Athletic and Valencia set to produce entertaining draw
Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia CF - 10/02/2022
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On Thursday night, Athletic Club and Valencia go head-to-head at San Mames in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
Athletic Club are in good form, having mounted a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions, three of which they have won over 90-minutes and one of which has been won in extra time.
Last time out Marcelino’s team boosted their chances of landing a European spot by recording a 2-1 win over Espanyol.
The home side has a rather inconsistent recent record in the Copa del Rey, though, winning just two of their last five games in the competition in 90 minutes and one in extra time.
They have also won just one of their last five Copa del Rey home matches in normal time at San Mames.
Valencia heads into this game in underwhelming form of late. Los Che are currently 11th place in La Liga after just one win in their last four league outings. Last time out Jose Bordalas’ team drew 0-0 with Real Sociedad at the Mestalla.
The Copa del Rey has been where the visitors have been most consistent this season.
Los Che are unbeaten in their five matches in the competition, recording four wins in 90 minutes and one in extra time. In the last round, Valencia recorded a 2-1 win over Cadiz.Their four previous opponents were lower league teams.
Four of their five matches in the Copa del Rey this season have come away from home and they are unbeaten in those four games.
In fact, they have won five of their last eight away games in the Copa del Rey on their travels in 90 minutes, while also winning two in extra time.
Forebet predicts that this clash will produce a high-scoring draw, which will mean that there is everything to play for in the second leg of the tie.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
EsC
334126
X
2 - 2
2.73
14°
3.50
1.85
3.50
4.50
no
no
no
1 - 1(1 - 0)
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