Cartagena – Valencia Free Betting Tips
Cartagena and Valencia meet at the Estadio Municipal Cartagonova, in a match for the Copa del Rey (Round of 32). There was only 1 head-to-head in the last 3 years between these two teams, in 05‑09‑2020, which ended with Valencia winning by (3‑1). In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as Cartagena presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Cartagena Analysis
The home team comes to this stage of the Copa del Rey (Round of 32) after having eliminated Castellón, after an away win by (1‑2) in the previous round. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play in front of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 23 conceded, against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats at home, with 25 goals scored and 12 conceded. In their last match, for the Liga Adelante, they got an away win against Almería by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Cartagena has 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have only turned the score around in 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (76’‑90′).
Cartagena comes motivated for this match after having won, by 0-1, in the trip to Almería, counting for the Spanish second division: the only goal of the match was signed by Gastón Silva. In the last round of the Copa del Rey, the home team beat Castellón by 1-2. In this game against Valencia, coach Luis Miguel Carrión should play in the usual 4-3-3 with Pablo de Blasis being the main organizer and creator of the offensive sector. Striker Rubén Castro is Cartagena’s top scorer in official competitions with 12 goals. Out of this game are Pablo Clavería and Sergio Tejera, both with physical problems.
Valencia Analysis
The away team comes to this stage of the Copa del Rey (Round of 32) after an away win by (1‑3), after extra time, against Arenteiro. This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home loss against Espanyol, by (1‑2). In the last 10 away matches Valencia has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly , as they managed to score in 9 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have turned the score around in 2 of the 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
Valencia comes to this game with a setback, by 1-2, against Espanyol, counting for La Liga: the only goal of the team was signed by Omar Alderete. In the last round of the Copa del Rey, the visitors eliminated Arenteiro. Now, in this match against Cartagena we should see a Valencia organized in 4-4-2 with Maxi Gómez and Gonçalo Guedes being the forward men of the team. It should be noted that the visiting club has quality in maintaining ball possession, in defensive dead balls and defensive organization. Hugo Duro is out of this game due to suspension.
VALENCIA TO WIN – Odds: 2.20
