Alcoyano vs Real Madrid: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Real Madrid face familiar opposition on Wednesday night in their opening match of the Copa del Rey with Carlo Ancelotti's men taking on an Alcoyano side that knocked them out of the competition last season.

The third-tier side from the region of Valencia recorded a famous 2-1 victory in extra time last year and will be hopeful of making life difficult for Los Blancos once more.

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid latest odds

The 13-time European champions come into the game having suffered their first league defeat in three months at the weekend, going down 1-0 to Getafe.

Madrid are priced at 1/5 (1.20) with bet365 to get back to winning ways, while the game is offered at 6/1 (7.00) to go into extra time as it did 12 months ago.

Alcoyano knocked out La Liga side Levante on penalties in the previous round and are offered at 12/1 (13.00) to win in 90 minutes on Wednesday evening.

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid first goalscorer

Carlo Ancelotti is likely to use the game to give minutes to squad players who have not featured a great deal in La Liga.

With Karim Benzema set to be given the night off and Luka Jovic having tested positive for coronavirus, it is Mariano Diaz who is likely to lead the line for Los Blancos and the 28-year-old is available at 7/2 (4.50) to open the scoring.

Isco is another player who will hope to be involved from the start and the former Spain international can be backed at 6/1 (7.00), while Lucas Vazquez is offered at 10/1 (11.00) and Dani Ceballos at 12/1 (13.00).

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid preview

Los Blancos have on occasions struggled to break down resolutely defensive sides this season, and their 1-0 defeat to Getafe at the weekend was the fourth time they have drawn a blank in La Liga this term.

Getafe, Cadiz, Osasuna and Villarreal have all managed to keep Madrid from scoring and, while those sides have a great deal more quality than Alcoyano, the hosts on Wednesday night will have a blueprint for how to frustrate Ancelotti's men.

Opposing a high-scoring game could therefore be of interest, and while they are the most prolific side in La Liga, six of Real Madrid's last seven matches in all competitions have seen under 2.5 goals.

Alcoyano vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 6/4 (2.50), while more cautious punters could be interested in the price of 4/7 (1.57) for under 3.5 goals.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. Please gamble responsibly.

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