Copa Del Rey
2025-02-06 - Valencia vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Copa Del Rey - Quarter-Finals
Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia), Spain
Thursday, 6th February 2025 - Kick Off 21:30 CET
Valencia
Valencia is enduring a tough season, sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone in La Liga. While they managed a couple of league wins recently, their overall form remains poor, and they lack the squad depth to compete on multiple fronts. The club’s financial struggles have also prevented any significant reinforcements during the winter transfer window. They may prioritise survival over a deep cup run, given their precarious league position. Against an in-form Barcelona, their main goal will likely be to avoid another humiliation.
Barcelona
Barcelona is currently in an excellent run of form, having secured direct qualification for the Champions League knockout stage and closing the gap on Real Madrid in La Liga. With no major injury concerns apart from Gavi, Xavi’s squad is nearly at full strength. The 7-1 thrashing of Valencia in La Liga highlighted the gap in quality, and while a similar scoreline is unlikely, Barça should still be in full control of this match. Expect them to dominate possession, play with patience, and look for a controlled, professional victory rather than a high-scoring spectacle.
The Betting Verdict
Barcelona will dictate the tempo and rely on their superior technical ability, while Valencia will likely sit deep and attempt to avoid another embarrassment. Given Barça’s recent defensive improvement, Valencia’s lack of attacking threat, and the possibility that Barcelona will manage the game carefully rather than go all-out, we could see a low-scoring match with only one team finding the net. Blaugranas should comfortably advance to the semi-finals, likely keeping a clean sheet in the process.
The Pick :
Valencia 0-2 Barcelona
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Both Teams to Score: No at odds of 2.05 with Bet365
