A classic Copa del Rey tie is set to take place at the iconic Mestalla Stadium as La Liga side Valencia CF host a proud Real Oviedo team from the Segunda División. For Valencia, this is a fixture they are fully expected to win as they begin their quest for cup glory, and it offers a chance to give valuable minutes to their wider squad. For Real Oviedo, this is a glamour tie and a huge opportunity to test their mettle against top-flight opposition and dream of a famous giant-killing act on one of Spain’s most famous footballing stages.
This Valencia vs Real Oviedo match preview will provide a comprehensive analysis of this intriguing cup clash. While the divisional gap points towards a comfortable victory for the home side, the magic of the Copa del Rey, coupled with expected squad rotation from Valencia, makes this a fascinating encounter for punters to dissect.
Valencia Vs Real Oviedo match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
Based on their respective league campaigns in the 2025 season, here is the recent competitive form for both clubs.
Valencia: WWLDW
Real Oviedo: DWLDL
key stats
- A full division of Spanish football separates La Liga side Valencia from their Segunda División challengers, Real Oviedo.
- Valencia have turned the Mestalla into a fortress, currently unbeaten in their last nine home matches in all competitions (winning seven).
- Real Oviedo have a poor record in the cup against top-flight teams, having been eliminated in their last five Copa del Rey ties against La Liga opposition.
My prediction is a 2-0 victory for Valencia. While Real Oviedo will be highly motivated and have a history of causing cup upsets, the gap in quality between these two squads is significant. Valencia, even with a heavily rotated lineup, will field players with La Liga experience and a much higher technical level. Oviedo will set up to be defensively compact and frustrate the hosts, which should lead to a cagey, low-scoring affair. However, Valencia’s quality and home advantage at the Mestalla should eventually prove decisive, allowing them to secure a professional, clean-sheet victory and advance to the next round.
Valencia Vs Real Oviedo H2H
- These two historic clubs have not met in a competitive fixture in over two decades, with their last encounter coming in La Liga back in the 2000-01 season.
- Real Oviedo have proven their cup pedigree in the past, famously knocking out La Liga side Granada in the 2022-23 edition of the Copa del Rey.
- Historically, Valencia have been utterly dominant in their home fixtures against Real Oviedo, rarely losing at the Mestalla.
- The two sides met in a pre-season friendly in 2024, with a much-changed Valencia side grinding out a narrow 1-0 victory.
pre game odds
- Valencia Win: 1.40
- Draw: 4.50
- Real Oviedo Win: 8.00
(Odds are subject to change and are correct as of the time of writing)
team news Valencia
Manager Rubén Baraja will use this Copa del Rey tie as an opportunity to rest his key players and rotate his squad. Stars like captain José Gayà, striker Hugo Duro, and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili are all expected to be given the night off. This will provide a chance for backup players like Jaume Doménech in goal and fringe attackers such as Alberto Marí to stake their claim for more regular first-team action.
team news Real Oviedo
For Real Oviedo, this is a cup final. Manager Luis Carrión will name his strongest possible starting eleven, with no significant injury concerns or suspensions to worry about. The team will be at full strength and will rely on the experience of striker Borja Bastón to lead the line and the creativity of midfielder Santiago Colombatto to try and unlock the Valencia defence.
predicted line up for both teams.
Valencia Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Doménech (GK); Foulquier, Diakhaby, Cenk, Vázquez; Guillamón, Amallah; Peter, Almeida, Canós; Marí
Real Oviedo Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2):
Braat (GK); Rozada, Luengo, Calvo, Pomares; Viti, Seoane, Colombatto, Moyano; Bastón, Masca
Valencia Vs Real Oviedo betting tips
Tip 1 – result: Valencia Win
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – both team to score: No
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