The Round of 16 Copa del Rey match between Cultural Leonesa and Athletic Club will take place on 13 january at the Reino de León stadium. Cultural Leonesa vs Athletic Club: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Cultural Leonesa
Cultural Leonesa is a historically modest club playing in Segunda, and its current run in the Copa del Rey can already be called a success, as the home team has matched the best result in its history. Having beaten Tropezon (3:1), Andorra (4:2) and Levante (1:0) in succession, the team reached the Round of 16 for only the fourth time, and the first time since 2020. Note that the club's scoring streak in the national cup has already reached nine matches, and over the course of the current season the home team has scored a total of eight goals in three matches.
- Both Teams Scored In 6 Of Cultural Leonesa's Last 8 Copa Del Rey Games.
- The Club's Home Scoring Run In This Tournament Lasts 6 Matches.
- At Least 2 Goals Were Scored In 7 Of Cultural Leonesa's Last 8 Copa Del Rey Matches.
Potential Cultural Leonesa Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Edgar Badia – Victor Garcia, Rodri Suarez, Matia Barzic, Roger Inoho – Thiago Ojeda, Selu Diallo – Lucas Ribeiro, Luis Chacon, Rafael Tresaco – Diego Collado.
Athletic Club
As a Champions League participant Athletic Club entered the national cup at the Round of 32 stage. In that round the team narrowly beat Ourense, scoring the only goal in extra time. Overall the team is one of the most decorated clubs in the Copa del Rey, with 24 trophies in its history, only Barcelona (32) have more. The team's most recent triumph came in 2023/24, when it beat Mallorca on penalties in the tournament final.
- At Least One Team Failed To Score In 7 Of Athletic Club's Last 10 Copa Del Rey Matches.
- The Club Has Not Lost In Regular Time In 11 Of Its Last 12 Matches In This Tournament (7 Wins, 4 Draws).
- Athletic Club Scored During 90 Minutes In 10 Of Its Last 12 Copa Del Rey Games.
Potential Athletic Club Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Unai Simon – Jesus Areso, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Adama Boiro – Mikel Hauregisar, Alejandro Rego Mora – Robert Navarro, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer – Inaki Williams.
Due To Injuries The Team Will Miss Defenders Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte And Unai Echilus, Midfielder Benyat Prados, And Forward Maroan Sannadi.
Referee
Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
Matches – 11 (the La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 46;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 4.2;
Red Cards Shown – 2;
Fouls Per Match – 22;
Penalties Awarded – 36%.
Cultural Leonesa vs Athletic Club: Match Prediction
Cultural Leonesa regularly produces intriguing and high-scoring cup games regardless of the result. Six of the club's last eight matches in this tournament have been high-scoring, and on several occasions more than three goals were scored. However, in the most recent meeting on the way to this stage, against Levante from La Liga, we saw only one goal.
Athletic Club is not among the teams from which to expect truly spectacular goal fests. The four-goal mark was exceeded in only one of the club's last six Copa Del Rey matches, and in four of those six games opponents managed at most two goals. Also, no more than three goals have been scored in seven consecutive away cup matches for Athletic Club.
Prediction: Under 3 goals
* For Each Team The Starting Lineup From Its Previous Match Is Indicated.
