The Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Burgos and Valencia will take place on 15 January at El Plantío stadium. Burgos vs Valencia: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Burgos
Burgos is one of several Segunda representatives and began its cup campaign with two hard-fought extra-time victories: first it beat Atlético Tordesillas, and then it eliminated Zaragoza. In the previous round Getafe stood in the way, but the club overcame that test within 90 minutes. The team scored three goals against a midtable La Liga side, although in the two previous matches it managed only one goal in regular time combined. Thus the home side repeated the best result in its history. Previously the club had only once reached the Round of 16, and that happened in the 1972/73 season.
- The team was not defeated in regular time in 6 of its last 8 Copa del Rey matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Burgos conceded in 7 of its last 8 home matches in this competition.
- At least 2 goals were scored in 5 of the club's last 6 home matches in the national cup.
Potential Burgos Lineup (4-4-2)*
Ander Cantero – Aitor Buñuel, Aitor Córdoba, Grego Sierra, Florian Miguel – Victor Mollejo, Iván Morante, Miguel Atienza, Iñigo Córdoba – Fer Niño, Kurro.
Valencia
Valencia also passed three rounds of the Cup. Although in the Round of 32 the team was on the brink of elimination by modest Cartagena, after that the team confidently dealt with Sporting Gijón. It all began with an October demolition of Maracena by 5:0. It is worth noting that the visitors have reached the Round of 16 for the 21st consecutive time. The club is an eight-time winner of the Copa del Rey; the most recent trophy was won seven years ago. Last season the team ended its run in the quarterfinals, losing heavily to Barcelona (0:5).
- Valencia scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the national cup.
- The club won 7 of its last 8 matches in this tournament.
- The team has gone 18 away matches in the Copa del Rey without defeat (14 wins, 4 draws).
Potential Valencia Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Stole Dimitrievski – Thierry Correia, Cesar Tarrega, José Manuel Copete, Jose Luis Gaya – Filip Ugrinic, Pepelu – Diego López, Luis Rioja, André Almeida – Lucas Beltrán.
Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala and defender Mouctar Diakhaby are unavailable due to injuries.
Referee
José Luis Munuera (Spain)
Matches – 10 (La Liga and Copa del Rey, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 40;
Yellow Cards Per Match On Average – 4;
Red Cards Shown – 5;
Fouls Per Match On Average – 29;
Penalties – 0%.
Burgos vs Valencia: Match Prediction
In the current edition of the Copa del Rey Burgos already impressed with a win over Getafe; now the Segunda representative will try to eliminate another La Liga club. Interestingly, in the last cup match the home side did not feel the difference in class and scored 3 goals, although before that it had managed to score only 1 goal in 180 minutes. Thus we saw how motivation to show themselves before a higher-status opponent influenced the team.
Valencia traditionally approach cup matches with the most serious intent. The visitors progressed to the Round of 16 for the 21st time in a row. In the last 23 matches in this tournament the club suffered only 3 defeats in 90 minutes. A goalless match is an even rarer event: in that stretch the team scored in every game except the home match against Barcelona. The club's away scoring streak in the Copa del Rey has lasted 18 matches.
It is quite likely that in the head-to-head the teams will exchange goals.
Prediction: Both teams to score
* For each team the starting lineup from their previous match is indicated.
