Wednesday 11/06/2014, 20:00, Spain Segunda Division playoffs, Cordoba vs Murcia
Cordoba vs Murcia Betting Preview
The regular season ended abruptly for Córdoba who failed to finish on the first six places that were eligible for a playoff spot. Their inability to win the last match at home against relegation threatened Mallorca, was surprising and could've had terrible consequences. They were lucky for Sabadell and Huelva to draw, while Barcelona 2 is not eligible for promotion and now they have a rare opportunity of playing for a spot in Primera Division.
Cordoba vs Murcia Betting Odds
Cordoba 2.40, Draw 3.10, Murcia 3.30
Cordoba vs Murcia Betting Tips
Córdoba struggled heavily in the last couple of games and only luck kept them alive in the playoffs race, but they will need to step up their game if they are to have a chance against Murcia. They dominated the match against Mallorca but failed to score and sent few shots towards the opponents' net.
Jimenez and Davila paired up in most games during the regular season, but the Italian was rather ineffective and scored just six goals in 33 games. It is Jimenez that the hosts will rely on tonight, as he has 10 goals to his name and played in each of the recent matches. Both Huelva and Mallorca found a way of containing the offensive threat and the two games ended undecided.
Murcia was also in danger of missing the playoffs, but they won back-to-back games without allowing a goal and as a result finished fourth. Home pitch advantage was used for them throughout the regular season, but they are one of the most difficult teams to beat on the road. In 21 games they lost just five and 10 times managed to earn a point, although they prevailed on only six occasions.
What the visitors need to do tonight is to score one goal on the road and keep a clean sheet, because such an outcome would give them favorite status for the return leg. A 4-4-2 starting formation with Kike and Berjon upfront is expected to be used by manager Velazquez, as he relied on the two strikers in all but one match the season.
Key Facts
- Kike is the second most prolific striker in Segunda Division with 23 goals in 41 matches.
- Córdoba has a slight edge in the head to head games played at home, but the last two matches ended undecided and Murcia scored a total of three goals.
Cordoba vs Murcia Betting Prediction
There is no value in backing the hosts to win at these odds, instead punters should credit the visitors with a decent chance at claiming victory. Risk-averse players would probably prefer odds of 2.25 for Murcia to win with the cover of a 0:0 Asian handicap, as it has the stakes returned if the game ends in a draw.
Bet: Murcia Draw no Bet @ 2.25 with Pinnacle Sports
