Copa Del Rey 2024/25 predictions: Round of 32
The La Liga big guns are expected to advance to the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey, but competitions like this aren’t short of surprises.
The top-flight teams will play this round as visitors, but that won’t be a problem for the likes of Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Deportivo Minera will host Real Madrid on Monday, while Diego Simeone’s side takes on Marbella on Saturday. Barbastro and Barcelona will dig it out in Barbastro.
This week’s Copa del Rey round of 32 predictions were made based on expert knowledge, data, and current form.
Copa del Rey Round 2024/25 of 16 Predictions: 03/01 - 07/01
Atletico Madrid to win both halves: Marbella vs Atletico Madrid
- Date: 04/12/2024
- Kick-off: 21:30
- Barbella are too inconsistent to put up a fight against the La Liga leaders, Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid will not be in action until next weekend, so we expect Diego Simeone to start with a strong team. Barbella have endured mixed results this term so far and will rather crash out of the competition and focus on their place in their division, which gives the visitors the green light to dominate the game in both halves.
Marbella vs Atletico Madrid prediction 04/12/2024: Away team to win both halves - yes
Barcelona to lead at half-time: Barbastro vs Barcelona
- Date: 04/12/2024
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Barbastro may have won Espanyol in the previous round, but they are unlikely to put up a worthy resistance against Barcelona.
The hosts last played a competitive game against Espanyol on December 3rd. There are concerns about their fitness level, having been inactive for almost a month. Barcelona may have endured mixed results in recent weeks, but facing an average team like Barbastro is exactly what Hansi Flick’s side needs to build their confidence again. We think they can exert their dominance right from the first half.
Barbastro vs Barcelona prediction 04/12/2024: Away team to win first half - yes
Athletic Club to advance to the next round with ease: Logrones vs Athletic Club
- Date: 04/12/2024
- Kick-off: 21:30
- Logrones may have eliminated Girona from the Copa del Rey in the last round, but they are unlikely to advance further in the next round against Athletic Club.
Athletic Bilbao are one of the best-performing teams in Spain currently and the current Copa del Rey champions. They are expected to start with their key players against Logrones, which will be too much for the hosts to cope with. Logrones may have gone against the odds to eliminate Girona in the last round, but Athletic Club are a different side and will want to dominate the game from the first minute.
Logrones vs Athletic Club prediction 04/12/2024: Away team to win
Ponferradina to get on the scoreboard: Ponferradina vs Real Sociedad
- Date: 05/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:30
- Real Sociedad may have one of the best defenses in the country, but there’s a chance Ponferradina may get on the scoresheet.
Real Sociedad rarely concede goals, but they may let in at least one goal against Ponferradina. The hosts scored at least one goal in each of their last nine matches across all competitions. They scored twice in their last league game on Dec 20, and we think they can at least hit the opposition net once. Real Sociedad may haul off their key players before 70 minutes, which gives the hosts the chance to get a consolation goal.
Ponferradina vs Real Sociedad prediction 05/12/2024: Home team to score - yes
Deportivo Minera and Real Madrid to delight fans with goals: Deportivo Minera vs Real Madrid
- Date: 06/12/2024
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Matches involving either team commonly produce at least three goals, and we expect the upcoming game to follow suit.
Three of Deportivo Minera’s last five matches ended with at least four goals. Real Madrid are expected to dominate both halves, so expecting at least four goals to be scored in this clash shouldn’t be a stretch. Plus, three of Real Madrid’s last five games ended with at least four goals as well.
Deportivo Minera vs Real Madrid prediction 06/12/2024: Over 3.5 goals
