Xerez were one of the main relegation candidates even before the start of this season, and after 13 rounds have been played, they’re looking like the number one Segunda travelers. They recorded only one win, and judging by their play, they will need a true miracle to avoid relegation this season. The match against Getafe looked especially bad, as they got demolished by 5:1. Coach Ziganda said not everything is that bad as it seems and that his squad satisfied him with the brave approach against mighty Barcelona. He is hoping the results will get better in the upcoming period and that there will be many opportunities to escape from the bottom of the standings. Prieto won’t play against Atletico but Sanchez is returning to the team and he should significantly strengthen their midfield line. The squad could be the following: Renan - L. Gioda, Aythami Artiles, J. Casado, Francis Perez - Sidi Keita, V. Sanchez, Alex Bergantinos, Carlos Calvo - F. Orellana, Mario Bermejo.
A ray of light
Atletico’s players have frustrated their fans so much with the catastrophic results at the start of the season. It’s unbelievable that such a quality team is at the 17th position with only 10 points won out of 12 matches. The bad results inevitably led to a coaching change, and it seems that the situation became better from that moment on. In the last 2 home games, the “Mattresses” recorded convincing wins and that’s what’s encouraging for them. As far as their away form is concerned, they’re really bad there. In the 6 games they played, they managed to win only 1 point and are one of the 3 worst teams in the league. A match against Xerez is an opportunity for the situation to be changed, and at the same time escape the dangerous zone in the tables. However, their new coach is very optimistic and believes his squad is a big favorite. Judging by the lineups, that really is the case, but how will that look on the pitch still remains to be seen. Atletico will field the following eleven: Sergio Asenjo - T. Ujfalusi, Juanito, L. Perea, Alvaro Domínguez - J. Reyes, Simao, J. Jurado, P. Assuncao - S. Aguero, D. Forlan.
Opportunity for Atletico
The visitors have an opportunity to end their black series on the road, and finally head towards the places that they belong at. Xerez was very good and hard-working against Barcelona and that probably made some of their players tired. I expect an away win.
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Prediction:
Tip: 2
Odd: 1.80
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather
