Valencia hosts Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey. Both teams have been showing inconsistent results in the league, but have shown impressive and high-scoring play in recent matches.
Valencia has been playing high-scoring matches in most of its recent matches, scoring and conceding. Athletic have even gone on a run of five consecutive games with a combined goal total of over 2.5, demonstrating both attacking strength and defensive issues.
Their head-to-head record has generally been poor, but the teams' current form, open play, and motivation in the cup point to a high chance of a spectacular match. Both teams are expected to score at least two goals combined.
