On Wednesday night, Valencia will look to continue their promising recent form as they welcome Celta Vigo to the Mestalla in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.
Valencia form guideLos Che looks to be in a promising run of form as Ruben Baraja’s team is currently unbeaten in their previous five competitive games, recording three wins and two draws in 90 minutes.
Last time out, Valencia recorded a 4-1 win at Cadiz. The victory was their third in four matches in all competitions.
Valencia needed extra time to see off lower-league outfit Cartagena 2-1 in the last round of the Copa del Rey.
Los Che have been difficult to beat of late in the Copa, as they have suffered defeat just once in the last 13 games in the competition.
Valencia has a strong recent record at the Mestalla in the Copa, as they have won six of their last seven matches on home soil.
Celta Vigo form guideThe visitors are just above the relegation zone in La Liga after a poor campaign so far. However, Rafa Benitez’s team has shown recent signs of improvement.
A 1-1 draw against Real Mallorca means that Celta are unbeaten in their previous three games, having suffered just one defeat in their last nine competitive outings.
The draw against Javier Aguirre’s team last time out ended a run of high-scoring games for Celta, as their previous three games had all produced over 2.5 goals.
Celta have a stellar recent record in the Copa del Rey, winning five of their last six games in the competition while losing the other game in extra time.
The Galicians have certainly had an eye for goal of late in the Copa, as they have scored at least two goals in five of their last six matches.
What am I backing?Both team's form has picked up of late. However, the bet I am backing is a narrow home win, as home advantage could give Valencia the winning edge.
