Real Madrid host Numacia in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie on Wednesday evening, with the reigning La Liga champions looking to make it safely through to the next round of the competition. The hosts go into the clash with a 3-0 lead from the first leg, with the visitors looking to pull off what would be one of the biggest shocks in recent history.
Spanish Copa del Rey – Real Madrid v Numancia – Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid – Wednesday 10th January – 20:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 15/2 at Skybet |
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Zinedine Zindane’s Real Madrid may be faltering in the Spanish top-flight, however the Copa del Rey offers them an excellent opportunity to win silverware this season, with the giants already having one foot in the quarter finals of this seasons tournament. Their Segunda Division opponents will be heading to the Spanish capital more in hope than expectation, however there are still some appealing markets surrounding this fixture. For those still unsure of who to back at the Santiago Bernabeu this week, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Real Madrid Team News & Form
With goals from Gareth Bale, Isco and Borja Mayoral having handed Real Madrid a 3-0 lead heading into the second leg, manager Zidane may well choose to rest the majority of his star names at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. However, the likes of Marco Asensio, Dani Caballos and Lucas Vazquez could well still help to make up a competitive looking line-up for the hosts. Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo in La Liga over the weekend, with Bale scoring twice. Real are hoping to win the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014.
Numancia Team News & Form
Manager Jagoba Arrasate will be looking for an improved performance from his team this time around against Real, with late goals at Los Pajaritos last week having taken the tie away from them. Having been red carded in that fixture, midfielder Pape Diamanka will miss out on the trip to Madrid, with Inigo Perez potentially taking his place in the starting line-up. Meanwhile, forward Higinio Marín should once again lead the line for Numancia.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 5 times in the past, with Real Madrid having won every match to date. Before last week’s success, Real had beaten Numancia twice in the 2008/09 season, which included an entertaining 4-3 victory at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid v Numancia – Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite not being at their best so far this season, it comes as little surprise that it is Real Madrid who are the firm favourite for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 1/10 with William Hill, while those looking to bet on an away win for Numancia can take advantage of 18/1 odds with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Real Madrid v Numancia
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 3.5 goals during the 90 minutes, which is available at odds of 8/11 with William HIll.