The Copa Del Rey is Spain’s domestic cup competition and while Barcelona and Real Madrid are expected to dominate as ever, this is perhaps the best chance for the rest of the country to get their hands on some silverware each year. Get our latest tips and predictions for the 2023/2024 edition of the competition here.You’ll be able to follow all of our Copa del Rey betting tips during the 2023/24 campaign, and watch as teams battle it out to bring home some much-coveted silverware.
Real Madrid are the defending champions, beating Osasuna last season in what was their only piece of domestic silverware having missed out on La Liga and the Supercopa de Espana.
As we approach the round of 32, Real Madrid’s defence begins, with Los Blancos one of four teams awarded a bye to this round due to their participation in the Supercopa de Espana — joined by Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Osasuna.
2023/24 Copa del Rey Round of 32 fixtures
Saturday 6 January 2024
- Lugo vs Atletico Madrid (3pm UK time)
- Espanyol vs Getafe (4pm UK time)
- Elche vs Girona (5pm UK time)
- Huesca vs Rayo Vallecano (6pm UK time)
- Alaves vs Real Betis (7pm UK time)
- Arandina vs Real Madrid (8:30pm UK time)
Sunday 7 January 2024
- Burgos vs Real Mallorca (11am UK time)
- Amorebieta vs Celta Vigo (11am UK time)
- Castellon vs Osasuna (3pm UK time)
- Racing Ferrol vs Sevilla (3pm UK time)
- Unionistas vs Villarreal (5pm UK time)
- Cartagena vs Valencia (6pm UK time)
- Eibar vs Athletic Bilbao (6pm UK time)
- Barbastro vs Barcelona (8pm UK time)
- Malaga vs Real Sociedad (8pm UK time)
- Tenerife vs Las Palmas (8pm UK time)
When does Squawka release their Copa Del Rey predictions?
We look to give our readers plenty of time to check out betting tips for upcoming Copa del Rey matches and, as such, we look to get these tips live at least 48 hours before kick-off, though that time frame can fluctuate due to fixture congestion.
You’ll find our best tips for the Copa del Rey on this page during every round, and for the biggest games we’ll have specially picked match previews, written by our Squawka Bet experts who have extensive knowledge of teams in Spain’s top divisions that will be taking part in the competition.
What are the popular Copa Del Rey Betting Markets?
Due to the unpredictability of cup football, punters can often find joy when betting on the Copa del Rey, be it the more standard winner markets or something that will require more finite details of a game.
Final Score
Anybody can predict a winner, whether in 90 minutes or to qualify to the next round in cup competitions, but there is something special about calling the correct score – and it’s no different in the Copa del Rey.
In the early stages of the tournament there are often big scorelines as La Liga teams are paired up against lower-league opposition, with Rayo Vallecano’s 6-0 win over sixth-tiered Atletico Lugones in the first round one such example. But there is also every chance for a shock, such as little-known Cornella’s 1-0 victory over eventual La Liga champions Atletico Madrid in the 2020/21 season.
Both teams to score
There aren’t many markets more simple than this – you’re backing both teams to get on the scoresheet during normal time in the match. You don’t need a team to win or a specific result, just at least one goal from each side, and it’s something that could be wrapped up really early.
Beforehand it’s worth checking how often the two teams tend to score and concede to ensure you’re making the right decision – and you can also back Both Teams to Score: No, if you feel a clean sheet is likely.
Anytime Scorer
One of many goalscoring markets and again one of the more simple ones. You just need the player you’re backing to score at any point in the match to get your win.
The most popular players will be the top scorers such as Antoine Griezmann or Robert Lewandowski, who can either hit the back of the net early or put the gloss on a potentially big win.
Copa Del Rey Free Bets
When it gets to the latter stages of the Copa del Rey, you’re always likely to find enticing new customer offers, with huge enhancements afforded to punters looking to back a favourite against an underdog.
If none of those take your fancy however, or if you’re already a customer with the offering bookmaker, then there are plenty of other ways to pick up price boosts, with many firms offering boosted odds ahead of every fixture in this competition.
There is of course always the opportunity to take advantage of a bookmakers’ generic new customer offer too – which can allow you to start your Carabao Cup betting journey with some free bets.
Best bookmakers for Copa Del Rey
So many bookmakers offer a huge depth of markets and leagues now, but every major bookmaker will offer odds on the Copa del Rey, from the early stages right through to the final.
We’ve scoured them all and selected the following three as our favourites, due to a combination of excellent new customer offers, competitive odds and the strength of their app and customer service.
What other competitions do you offer tips for?
We offer tips and predictions on every major league in the world, covering games just as we would do with the La Liga contests to ensure that you get the most comprehensive online betting experience possible.
Here are some of the other competitions we offer tips for: