Hosts had their previous match 4 days ago while Chateauroux had full week to prepare today’s game. Chateauroux is looking good at the moment, lost the points in previous game but managed to win on last two visits.
Oviedo has big problems to score after midfielder Lolo(20/8) and attacker Casi(14/4) left the team in the recent transfer window. R.Union is on a good run, the team is undefeated in last 6 matches.
Balikesirspor has a transfer embargo which is still valid. Lost four players in the winter: Cevahir(19/1), midfielder Aygoren(9/1), Oguz Y?lmaz(16/1) and Abdulkadir Ozgen(13/1). Elazigspor has a big challenge to climb up the table.
Bottom-placed Akhisarspor will miss a couple of players: defenders Cocalic(20/1) and Osmanpasa(17/1) are suspended while defenders Yumlu(10/2), Keles(9/0), Nounkeu(4/0), midfielders Kisa(9/0) and Ataseven(8/0).
Zwolle made a change on the bench before the winter break. Jaap Stam is the new coach, the team is looking so motivated for the action. Attacker Tannane(15/1), Dessers(8/2) and Makienok(3/0) are out for visitors.
Ferencvaros is the current leader of Hungarian OTP Bank Liga, with 5 points advantage to the closest rival. The fact they lost the game against MOL Vidi in last round, means that fans demand strong start into 2019.
Aarau is top 3 most expensive in the league. They had a bad start but climbed up later, created great results prior to the end of the 2018 and will fight for second position and playoffs.
Home team is full for this one while Bolivar has important missings. Bolivar is usually weak on the road, especially when they need to travel out of Bolivia.
Arrivals/Departures of winter transfer window are showing that board of Chaves has no much trust when we talk about survival in Primeira. Defender Marcao(17/2) left to Galatasaray while midfielder Eustaquio(16/0) is transfered to Cruz Azul.
Sivasspor recorded two league losses in away games, now they are back at their home turf where they are strong(4-4-1) and have not lost there since August. Trabzonspor had a cup game 4 days ago and only 3 starting players were rested.
Charleroi sold their best player to Pyramids FC, just after the recent big win over Club Brugge. Benavente(22/9) was not only the topscorer but also the player who perfectly creates the space for teammates.
