Yeclano and Valencia face at Estadio Municipal La Constitución, in a match for this phase of the Copa del Rey (2nd Round). These two teams have never met before, so this will be their first head-to-head match. In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Yeclano :
The home team reaches this stage of the Copa del Rey (2nd Round) after a win away by (1‑2), at the end of extra time, with Rayo Majadahonda. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 2 victories, 6 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 11 goals scored and 23 suffered; against 7 victories, 3 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 22 goals scored and 19 suffered. In their last 10 home games, Yeclano has registered 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. The team allowed the opponent goals in 8 of the last 10 games, so there are defensive processes that need to improve. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 7 times and never managed to come back. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (61′ ‑ 75 ‘); they have conceded 7 of their 18 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
Yeclano won 1×2 in overtime against Majadahonda, advancing to the next round of the Copa del Rey: the team’s goals were scored by Javi Saura and Alex Vaquero. In this match against Valencia, a very difficult opponent, coach Héctor Sandroni will have to opt for a very defensive strategy, with low lines, exploiting only the counterattack. Midfielder Alex Vaquero is one of the most prominent of this team, being very strong in passing and playing vision. For this game the local coach can count on all his players.
Valencia :
The visiting team reaches this stage of the Copa del Rey (2nd Round) after having eliminated Terrassa, with a victory by (2‑4) at the end of extra time away in the previous tie. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 1 victory, 6 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a draw at home with Cádiz by (1‑1). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Valencia won 2, tied 4 and lost 4. Their defense has not been very solid, since they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored with consistency, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 9 times and only managed 2 comebacks. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 away matches for all competitions: they have scored 7 of their 15 goals between minutes (61’ ‑ 75 ‘).
Valencia comes to this match after a 1×1 draw with Cádiz, in a La Liga match: the team’s only goal was scored by Maxi Gómez. In the first round of the Copa del Rey, the visitors beat Terrassa in overtime by 2×4. In general, coach Javi Gracia acts in 4-4-2, favoring the maintenance of possession and organized attacks, mainly through the flanks. The midfielder Carlos Soler stands out in Valencia, with six goals scored in official matches. The coach will not be able to count on Gabriel Paulista, Uros Racic and Jasper Cillessen, all injured.
