Sporting Gijon and Valencia give on Tuesday, January 8 the start in the round of 16 of the 2018/2019 edition of the King’s Cup. The match will be played at the El Molinón stadium in Gijón, and kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 (Brasilia time). The return game in Valencia was scheduled for January 15.The tournament had unique and eliminatory games in its first three phases. The start of the fourth stage, which marked the entrance of the teams of the elite division of Spanish football, began to be played in the knockout round-robin games. For the definition, in case of equality in the number of points won, the goal balance and goals scored outside the home are used as tie-break criteria.
Gijon
Gijon started the tournament in the number two stage. As a visitor, beat Numancia 2-1. In phase three, again away from their dominions, was in the tie, by 1 to 1, with Rayo Majadahonda. He survived the penalty shootout.In the fourth phase, he overthrew a First Division team. Having the first home game, he scored 2-0 at Eibar. In the second, he managed to manage the advantage and advance with a 2-2 draw.The beginning of 2019, however, was not one of the most promising. On Saturday, January 5, at home, the team was beaten by Zaragoza by 2 to 1 in match by the twentieth round of the Spanish Championship of the second division. With 26 points (six wins, eight draws and six losses) he is still far from the LaLiga access zone.This benefit is awarded directly to those who are in the top two positions and also to the winner of the repechage involving the clubs that complete the 42 scheduled rounds between the third and sixth positions. The block is closed by the Alcoron, which has eight points more than the Gijon.
Valencia
Valencia also started 2019 on the left foot. On Saturday, January 5, as a visitor, he was beaten by Alavés, by 2 to 1, in the eighteenth round of the Spanish Championship. Staying in the 22 points (four wins, ten draws and four losses) missed the opportunity to approach the continental tournament qualifying zone.After a very poor first half of the season, this is the objective that remains in LaLiga. As it is no big deal, Valencia is likely to focus on both the King’s Cup and the Europa League, where they will play Celtic in Scotland’s first knockout round.In the local tournament, the club made its debut against the Ebro and confirmed his favoritism without, however, to enchant. He won, away from home, 2-1. In the second game, he won again. This time by 1 to 0. Showing his immense offensive difficulty. With 16 goals scored in 18 matches played, Valencia in the Spanish Championship has the worst attack of the tournament. Even the Huesca, lantern of the dispute, made more attempts. He rocked the network of rivals 17 times.To face Sporting Gijon on Tuesday, injuries suffered by coach Marcelino Toral’s team are due to be played by midfielders Francis Coquelin and Geoffrey Kondogbia; and striker Gonçalo Guedes.
Football Prediction of the Day Gijon vs Valencia
It was in the last pass of Sporting Gijon by the elite division of Spanish football in the 2016/2017 season that the team had the latest clashes with Valencia. At home, he lost 2-1. As a visitor, he managed to equalize by 1 to 1.
Valencia has data signs of improved performance. Although they are very soft, they should suffice before the Gijon. Therefore, the prognosis in the victory of the visiting team seems to be the best option for this Tuesday’s meeting for the round of 16 of the King of Spain Cup 2018/2019.
Bet Tips: Valencia wins
Odds: 1.85
