The Copa del Rey quarter-final match between Valencia and Barcelona will take place on February 6 at the Mestalla Stadium. Valencia vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Valencia
Valencia had no trouble progressing through the previous four rounds of the tournament. Playing away, the team defeated lower league opponents in regular time, conceding just one goal in four matches. Last season, the club was eliminated in the Round of 16, losing at home to Celta (1-3). The last time Valencia reached the final was in 2022, where they lost to Betis on penalties (1-1, extra time 0-0, penalties 4-5).
Defender Thierry Correia will miss the game due to injury.
- In their last 19 Copa del Rey matches, the club has lost in regular time only twice (13 wins and 4 draws).
- No more than three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 6 of Valencia's last 8 games in this tournament.
- The number "1" appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in six of Valencia's previous home matches in the Copa del Rey.
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-2-3-1)*
Stole Dimitrievski – Jarek Gasirowski, Jesus Vazquez, Dimitri Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera – Hugo Guillamon, Pepelu – Sergi Canos, Jermain Valera, Martin Tejon – Umar Sadiq.
Barcelona
The Catalans confidently passed their previous two stages of the Copa del Rey. First, they thrashed Barbastro away (4-0), then easily overcame Betis at home (5-1). Last season, the club reached only the quarter-finals, losing to the eventual tournament winners, Athletic (2-2, extra time 0-2). Barcelona has not played in the Copa del Rey final since 2021, when they defeated the Bilbao club 4-0.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, defender Andreas Christensen, and midfielder Marc Bernal are unavailable. Midfielder Dani Olmo's participation is doubtful.
- At least four goals were scored in regular time in Barcelona's last six matches in this tournament.
- In their last 14 Copa del Rey matches, the Catalans have lost only once in 90 minutes (9 wins and 4 draws).
- The club has scored at least two goals in regular time in 8 of their last 9 Copa del Rey matches.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-2-3-1)*
Inaki Pena – Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri – Raphinha Dias, Gavi, Lamine Yamal – Dani Olmo.
Referee
Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias (Spain)
Matches – 16 (La Liga, Supercopa, and Copa del Rey, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 6%.
Valencia vs. Barcelona: Match Prediction
Hans Flick's side has already won one trophy this season, defeating Real Madrid in the Supercopa final. It seems unlikely they will win the championship, so the team will focus their efforts on the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. The club's commitment to the domestic cup was evident in the previous round, where they dominated Betis, who are vying for a European spot. Valencia is noticeably weaker than the Sevillians and is focused on survival in La Liga this season.
Barcelona has a strong record against this opponent. In their last nine La Liga meetings, the Catalans have won eight times, with one draw. Additionally, on January 26 this year, Hans Flick's team thrashed Valencia at home with an embarrassing 7-1 scoreline. I expect the hosts to secure another convincing victory. My prediction: Barcelona with a handicap (-1)
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
