Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Match Preview
A potential “Copa del Rey shock” is brewing at the chilly El Plant├нo on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, as La Liga 2 promotion hopefuls Burgos CF host Valencia CF. The hosts are formidable at home and have already claimed a top-tier scalp in this competition, thrashing Getafe 3тАУ1 in the previous round. They come into this game fresh from a 1тАУ0 win over Eibar on Saturday.
Valencia, on the other hand, are stumbling. Ruben BarajaтАЩs side played a grueling derby against Elche (1тАУ1) on Sunday, leaving them with just two days of rest. With a heavy 1тАУ4 defeat to Celta Vigo fresh in the memory and their league form dipping, Los Che face a freezing test of character against a Burgos side that will make this incredibly uncomfortable.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Match Info
- Competition: Copa del Rey (Round of 16)
- Venue: Estadio El Plant├нo, Burgos (Capacity: 12,194)1
- Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 CET | 19:00 GMT | 14:00 ET
- Referee: TBC (RFEF Appointment)
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Match Stakes
Burgos CF (La Liga 2):
- Win тЖТ Reaches the Quarter-finals for a historic cup run; cements El Plant├нo as a fortress.
- Loss тЖТ Focus returns to the play-off push in the Segunda Divisi├│n.
Valencia (La Liga):
- Win тЖТ Keeps the season alive with a shot at silverware; boosts morale after a poor run (1 win in 5).
- Loss тЖТ A disastrous week continues; heaps pressure on the manager and leaves the season drifting into mediocrity.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Team News
Burgos CF:
- Full Strength: Manager Bolo is expected to name his strongest XI, sensing an upset.
- Curro S├бnchez: The talisman (and scorer of 10+ goals) will be the main threat.
- Rest Advantage: Burgos played on Saturday, giving them 24 hours more recovery time than Valencia.
Valencia:
- Diakhaby M. тАФ Out (Muscle Injury – Defensive Leader Missing)
- Agirrezabala J. тАФ Out (Muscle Injury – Note: Listed in data, likely a squad player/error, focusing on GK depth)
- Correia T. тАФ Questionable (Injury)
- Fatigue: Having played Sunday night, rotation is essential. Stole Dimitrievski will likely start in goal (Cup keeper). Youngsters like Javi Guerra and Diego Lopez may be forced to play big minutes again.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Burgos CF
- 10/01 тАФ 1тАУ0 vs Eibar (La Liga 2)
- 04/01 тАФ 0тАУ2 vs Cordoba (La Liga 2)
- 21/12 тАФ 1тАУ1 vs Zaragoza (La Liga 2)
- 18/12 тАФ 3тАУ1 vs Getafe (Copa del Rey)
- 14/12 тАФ 2тАУ1 vs Almeria (La Liga 2)
Valencia
- 11/01 тАФ 1тАУ1 vs Elche (La Liga)
- 03/01 тАФ 1тАУ4 vs Celta Vigo (La Liga)
- 20/12 тАФ 1тАУ1 vs Mallorca (La Liga)
- 17/12 тАФ 2тАУ0 vs Sporting Gijon (Copa del Rey)
- 13/12 тАФ 1тАУ2 vs Atl. Madrid (La Liga)
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- No recent competitive meetings.
- Context: This is a rare clash. Burgos’ defensive organization vs Valencia’s transition play will be the tactical narrative.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Burgos CF (4-2-3-1)
Cantero; Arroyo, C├│rdoba, Sierra, Matos; Atienza, Appin; Sancris, Curro, Ojeda; Espiau
Valencia (4-4-2)
Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Mosquera, T├бrrega, V├бzquez; Guillam├│n, Pepelu; Rioja, Almeida, Can├│s; Dani G├│mez
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Impact Bench
Burgos CF: Ni├▒o (Goal poacher), Bermejo (Creativity)
Valencia: Hugo Duro (Top scorer – likely rested), Gay├а (Captain)
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Tactical Analysis
Burgos CF
El Plant├нo is one of the toughest grounds in Spain due to the cold and the intense atmosphere. Burgos thrive on a solid defensive block and rapid counters through Curro S├бnchez and Dani Ojeda. They destroyed Getafe (3тАУ1) by letting the La Liga side have the ball and hitting them in transition. They will do exactly the same here.
Valencia
Baraja’s “Baby Valencia” look tired. Without Diakhaby, the defense lacks leadership. Valencia struggle against low blocks, often passing sideways without penetration. They need Andr├й Almeida to find pockets of space. If they concede first, the crowd will make it very difficult for a young team to recover.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Key Battles
- Curro S├бnchez vs Pepelu тАФ The battle for space in the #10 role vs the holding midfielder.
- Espiau vs Mosquera тАФ Physical battle in the box.
- Matos vs Rioja тАФ Pace on the wing.
- The Cold vs Valencia тАФ Can the visitors handle the freezing temperatures of Burgos in January?
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Spotlight Players
Burgos CF тАФ Curro S├бnchez
The best player on the pitch for the hosts. His left foot is magical. If he gets a free-kick around the box, Valencia are in trouble.
Valencia тАФ Stole Dimitrievski
The Cup goalkeeper needs a big performance. Valencia’s defense has leaked 5 goals in the last 2 league games. He needs to organize a rotated backline and deal with Burgos’ aerial threat.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Prediction
Burgos CF 1тАУ0 Valencia
The ingredients for an upset are all here: a freezing stadium, a motivated home team with extra rest, and a visiting La Liga side that is out of form and fatigued. Burgos proved their quality against Getafe. Valencia might just run out of steam in the second half.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Betting Insights
- Burgos to Qualify тАФ Value Bet.
- Under 2.5 Goals тАФ Likely (Typical tight cup match).
- Half-Time Draw тАФ High Probability.
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ Where to Watch
- Spain: Movistar+ Copa del Rey
- International: ESPN+
Burgos CF vs Valencia тАФ FAQs
Q: When is the Burgos vs Valencia match?
A: The match kicks off on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at 20:00 CET.
Q: Is Hugo Duro playing?
A: He is available but will likely start on the bench to rest for La Liga.
Q: Why is the venue important?
A: El Plant├нo is known for being extremely cold in January, which often disadvantages visiting teams from warmer coastal cities like Valencia.
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