Tavernes vs Valencia prediction 10.11.2026 | Copa del Rey

Tavernes spent the last five games in the sixth tier of Spanish football. Last season, they finished 3rd in the league but lost in the Playoffs to Benidorm, blowing their opportunity to secure promotion. However, this season, they have big problems as they sit in 14th place with only six points in nine rounds. 

Due to their poor league results, the club has already opted for a coaching change. And indeed, in the first game under new head coach Edu Palomares, the team won the match 3:2, but then lost the match against Gandia in the following match. So, it is hard to say whether the coaching change really had a positive impact. 

Last season, Valencia were excellent, finishing 9th, only two points away from European spots. When everyone expected to build on that result, the popular Bats had an atrocious start in La Liga. After the first 12 rounds, they sit in 19th place with a mere nine points. To be fair, they are only one point away from the safe zone, but the overall season has been a disaster.

The main issue this season has been the offense. The Bats are one of the worst teams in the xG, shots on target, and touches in the opposition box. The club tried to address those problems by changing the coach in late September, but we cannot say we have seen a significant improvement. 

According to credible sources, Valencia shouldn't have any new absences. However, Sergi Canos, Diego Lopez, and David Otorbi should remain sidelined with their injuries.