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Mallorca – Valladolid , Match Preview – Spanish Cup

Mallorca are ruling at their home matches. They unite with their supporters and play very effectively. Since the Spanish Primera Division title is bit optimistic goal, they want to at least target a trophy in the Spanish Cup this year with their home advantage.

Valladolid won the first leg 2-1 at their home venue and they probably know that that isn’t an enough result for a celebration. I expect them to play solid in the back and leave the midfield to Mallorca. This will be the key for the game n my opinion as Mallorca’s midfield and offensive power will make the difference.

Must be added; Mallorca will not be underestimating their opponents now as they have a reality in their hands from the first leg.

I expect a comfortable Mallorca win, even it is possible for them to cover the handicap. Second choice would be an over.

Prediction
Mallorca | Win
Extras
Goals | Over 2,5
Mallorca (-1,5) | Win
Mallorca at HT | Mallorca at FT

Sporting Gijon – Huelva, Match Preview – Spanish Cup

Sporting Gijon have the upper hand here but from the press statements lately it looks like they will field a rotational line-up with some important players out. The fist leg was 1-1 and they will try to use that slim advantage.

Huelva on the other hand will likely to use some rotation players but will be playing with regulars mostly. Under these circumstances they can cause an upset and get a result here. I’d go for a double chance for Huelva, considering the extra time possibility in a 1-1 full time result.

Prediction
Huelva | Double Chance X2
Extras
Goals | Under 2,5
Correct Score | 1-1

Real Madrid – Alcorcon, Match Preview – Spanish Cup

Real Madrid now face the team from 3rd division that humiliated them with a 4-0 win in the first leg. Yes, that was a shocking result but these kind of results could happen when you underestimate a club without performing on the pitch. Now it is the time they can clean that and show their true potential. Also they have a reason in their hands to respect their opponents; a heavy 4-0 defeat.

Alcorcon are a decent side from what we got in the first leg. They are named a mediocre side in their division but they have some experienced players who played in Spanish Primera Division in their early days. They showed they are capable of scoring but things will be a lot different in Barnabeu. The best thing they will try is to play the classic counter-attack style. It may produce something if they can handle the pressure for some time but right, looks unlikely.

After all, I think playing on goals in this match would be better. Taking the Real Madrid handicap with 4 goals is not a crazy option here even if it sounds so but taking the slim chances of Alcorcon scoring a counter attack goal if Real Madrid fails to find an early goal and the absolute fact that Real Madrid will be attacking heavily from the beginning; best option looks like to play on a goal-fest.

Prediction
Goals | Over 3,5
Extras
Goals | Over 4,5
Real Madrid (-4,5) | Win

Villarreal CF – Puertollano, Match Preview – Spanish Cup

In this return leg of Spanish Cup match, Villareal will be fielding a strong line-up according to their manager. The first game was ended 1-1 and this will give a clue of a game in which guests will be attacking from the beginning to cover up the goal they conceded. That’s something a host team all needs when there is a class difference.  Villareal will take the advantage of this situation. Right, they are not that consistent this year but the squad quality difference is too  much here and Villareal needs a run of good results to keep the team’s morale high no matter if it is a cup, league or a training match.

Puertollano has some good sides but they had their shot at their home. 1-1 against Villareal sounds good but it still is a bad result considering the fact that it is a two legged cup match. Better to back Villareal here, even with a handicap.

Prediction
Villareal | Win
Extras
Villareal (-1,5) | Win
Villareal at HT | Villareal at FT
Goals | Over 2,5


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