FC Cartagena vs Valencia Prediction & Betting Tips

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Cartagena return home after a solid point against Eldense, yet their form has swung between clean sheets and missed opportunities. Valencia arrive with a sharper edge, having tightened up in recent weeks and showing resilience both home and away.

Cartagena’s Home Form Remains Reliable but Goal Output Has Dipped

Cartagena have built a steady home platform, collecting three wins from their last five at the Cartagonova. They kept clean sheets in two of those, including the recent 0-0 with Eldense and a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeciras. Their best spell came earlier with back-to-back wins over Tarazona and Hércules, where they scored five across those games.

The concern lies in the slowdown in front of goal. They failed to score in their last two home outings, including the 0-2 loss to Villarreal II. Despite their strong base, the Black and Whites need more cutting edge to match a top-flight visitor.

Valencia Showing Stability Despite Mixed Away Returns

Valencia have pieced together an encouraging run, losing only once in their last three overall. Their home win over Levante and controlled draw with Real Betis show better balance. Away from home, they exploded with a 5-0 win at Maracena, though they also took heavy defeats at Real Madrid and Girona earlier in the season.

The key trend is their ability to find goals on the road, scoring in four of their last five away outings. This attacking consistency makes them a dangerous visitor even when their defensive line fluctuates.

FC Cartagena vs Valencia Prediction

The top pick is Valencia to win and both teams to score, supported by their stronger overall form and sharper recent edge. They have a clean sweep in the head-to-head across competitive meetings, winning 2-1 in both previous Copa del Rey visits to Cartagena. With Cartagena reliable at home but struggling to convert chances recently, the match leans toward a tight Valencia success.

Cartagena’s earlier home wins suggest they can still land a goal, especially with Valencia’s away record showing both strong attacking output and defensive inconsistency. Valencia’s superior quality should carry them through, but without shutting the door completely.

A 2-1 Valencia win fits the patterns on both sides, matching their previous meetings and the current form rhythm.

Afolabi Ezekiel- December 1, 2025

FC Cartagena vs Valencia Betting Tips

Valencia to win & Both teams to score

OK

4.00 Odds

Valencia 2-1

OK

8.50 Odds