Valencia and Athletic face each other on Wednesday 02.04.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Copa del Rey 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Valencia's home ground, the Estadio de Mestalla.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Valencia and Athletic, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Valencia vs Athletic
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Valencia preview
Valencia heads into the match with the following record in the Copa del Rey: in 4 matches, Valencia Club de Fútbol secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Valencia's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Valencia has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Copa del Rey, resulting in an average of 2.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Hugo Duro, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Luis Rioja has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Valencia has conceded 1 goals in the Copa del Rey (an average of 0.25 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.36 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Athletic preview
Athletic comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Copa del Rey. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 16 losses.
Athletic Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the Copa del Rey, with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.06.
Athletic Bilbao's offensive system is led by Nico Williams, the team's top scorer this season. The spanish forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Nico Williams. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 52 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.63 per match.
Head to head: Valencia vs Athletic
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