National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Villarrubia or Illescas that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Villarrubia form and stats
Villarrubia was eliminated in the 8th finals last season in the Copa Federacion.Villarrubia's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Toledo. The home side are looking to build on that result.
0-0 away at Conquense before that.This is expected to be a close game, with Villarrubia perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Villarrubia as a small favourite), we find 11 games. Villarrubia has won 5 of these, drawn 2 and lost 4.
There will be little rest for Villarrubia after this match as they are travelling to Marchamalo for a Tercera - Group 18 game in only four days.
Illescas form and stats
It's the second away game in a row for Illescas, but there's smiles all around after the 2-0 victory versus Atletico Tomelloso last time out.
A 0-1 defeat away at Ciudad Real before that.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Illescas playing away and similar expectations, we found 6 relevant matches. Results were 1 Illescas win, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
A new game in only four days for Illescas, the Tercera - Group 18 home match versus Tarancon. Busy days.
Head 2 Head
Villarrubia have put together a streak of 5 consecutive matches without losing (3-2-0) when playing Illescas.Top Goalscorers
  V. García Mingo 2 goals |  A. Pérez Ballesteros 1 goals | A. Díez Gutiérrez 1 goals |
Villarrubia missing players
Illescas missing players
| Villarrubia | Illescas | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Won | W | 7 | 14 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Lost | L | 5 | 6 | ||
| 28 | 15 | Scored | S | 23 | 36 | ||
| 29 | 16 | Conceded | C | 18 | 21 | ||
| 92% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 76% | 79% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 72% | ||
| 40% | 29% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 14% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 20% | ||
| 4% | 7% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 12% | ||
| 52% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 57% | 40% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 29% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 14% | 20% | ||
| 5.9 | 6.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 4 | ||
| 3.8 | 2.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
| 2.4 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 2.8 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 13.8 | 13.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.6 | 9.4 | ||
| 5.9 | 6.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.6 | 4.4 | ||
| 19% | 18% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 32% | ||
| 7.9 | 6.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.7 | 8.2 | ||
| 3.9 | 2.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.7 | 4.3 | ||
