Talavera vs Real Madrid Preview, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa del Rey 2025-26

[(Talavera de la Reina) Strength]:
1. Talavera de la Reina are set to face Real Madrid CF in what marks one of the most significant matches in their recent history, providing them with a platform to showcase their dreams and challenge a strong team.
2. Talavera de la Reina conceded 4 goals in the last 5 games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, boasting excellent defense.

[(Talavera de la Reina) Neutral]:
1. Talavera de la Reina typically utilize a 4-4-2 formation. Although they maintain a relatively solid defensive structure against high-quality opponents, their offensive transitions lack clinical sharpness.
2. Both sides have never met before, so this game would be their first encounter.

[(Talavera de la Reina) Weakness]:
1. Talavera de la Reina have only 2 wins and 6 losses in the last 8 games, boasting flawed defense and conceding several key goals.
2. In their last five matches, Talavera de la Reina accumulated 13 yellow cards and one red card, indicating significant defensive pressure and potential disciplinary risks.
3. Talavera de la Reina lost 6 of the last 8 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Kylian Mbappe scored 4 goals and made an assist in the previous 5 matches, indicating his hot form.
2. Real Madrid CF also employ a 4-4-2 formation but possess far superior technical skills compared to their opponents. In their last five matches, they have drawn 50 fouls while receiving only 8 yellow cards, alongside exceptional passing precision (2,737 passes with a high accuracy rate).
3. Real Madrid CF attempted 90 shots and scored 7 goals in the last 5 games, showing their eagerness to score.
4. Real Madrid CF scored 20 goals in the last 10 away games, with an average of 2 goals per game, showcasing full offense.

[(Real Madrid CF) Neutral]:
1. Although Real Madrid CF are likely to implement some rotation, the team are expected to maintain their high-quality offensive standards.

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Real Madrid CF lost 2 of the last 3 games, demonstrating poor recent form.
2. Real Madrid CF won only one of the last 5 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[Tips]:
Talavera de la Reina compete in a much inferior league, and facing the powerhouses Real Madrid CF, they can only aim for a little loss.

Comparing recent form, Talavera de la Reina struggled with only two wins and six losses in their last eight matches.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid lost two of their last three outings.

Both sides have never met before, so this game would be their first encounter.

The current AH line is -2.25 for the visitors.

Given Real Madrid's overwhelming squad depth and strength, they are expected to secure a comfortable victory.

[Recommended]:
Real Madrid CF (-2/2.5)