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Valencia won the first leg vs. Rayo Vallecano 2-1 away, so the Copa Del Rey qualification is almost booked. But of course Valencia needs to approach this game with focus to avoid an upset.
The two teams also met in the weekend in the Primera Division and I tipped Valencia to win with a 1 goal asian handicap vs. Rayo Vallecano, they did it 3-0 … you can see the prediction here (opens in new window). Really there is not much else to say about the two teams, it`s all in the previous pick.
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The weekend match was an easy win for Valencia, they took a 3-0 lead after 35 minutes and never looked back … Rayo tried to keep the ball and score at least once, but Valencia was just dominant in quality and tactics. It was the end of a rather poor run of form for The Bats. Looking at the way Valencia got the weekend win and also at the first leg with the 2-1 road win, I would be very surprised if Rayo gets anything today. Yes, there will be some lineup changes probably … but that works both ways, Rayo will likely rest some players too.
No match is similar to the other but after being very confident of a Valencia win in the weekend, I can only have the same confidence after they won 3-0. I will lower the stakes a little bit because it`s a cup match and Valencia does not need the win, but my tip will be Valencia to win with 1,25 asian handicap. For sure they are a much better team, play at home, will probably field a decent lineup and seems they also have a matchup advantage over Rayo. Correct score prediction: Valencia – Rayo Vallecano 2-0.
Pick: Valencia (-1,25 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.85 @ Bet365
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 5.95
Event date: 16 December
