Sporting Gijón hosts Valencia for a Copa del Rey round of 32 matchup on Tuesday.
The home side currently sits in seventh place in the second division and hasn’t been in the top flight since 2017.
Gijón’s best-ever finish in the Copa del Rey was as runner-up in both 1981 and 1982.
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Valencia has enjoyed much more success in this competition, winning it eight times, the fifth most all-time.
The Bats have had their fair share of struggles this season, including barely escaping the second round with a 2-1 win over FC Cartagena.
Valencia is currently battling relegation in La Liga, clear of the bottom three only on goal difference.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Sporting Gijon vs. Valencia game odds
Sporting Gijon vs. Valencia prediction, pick
There’s usually at least one upset this early in the Copa, and this one has the makings of being a strong candidate. Gijón pulls off the win at home to send the eight-time champs packing.
Prediction: Sporting Gijón 2, Valencia 1
Sporting Gijon vs. Valencia channel, start time, streaming
- When: Tuesday, December 16
- Where: Estadio Municipal El Molinón (Gijón, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (Watch LIVE)
