The local team starts as a favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it has, which usually increases when it acts in “Los Pajaritos”. Remember that Madrid people are combative and complicated to overcome between the lines, but often lower their performance when they act as visitors.
Numancia :
The team did not fulfill a good campaign in the last League2, demonstrating it being one step away from the direct descent. Luckily for his aspirations, he closed the season in an acceptable manner and managed to stay one more season in the second Spanish division.
His main problem was his irregularity at home, which prevented him from becoming strong in “Los Pajaritos”. He also never defended well, costing him to be solid and cohesive in defensive matters. Now his goal in this tournament that is about to start is to be more balanced between the lines, but without losing effectiveness in offensive matters.
He has played several friendly preparation, which have helped him achieve this task. He comes to draw 1-1 against Athletic Bilbao, to beat Logroñés 2-1, to match 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao B and to hit Burgos last weekend (2-0 win). On this occasion, Numancia is expected to advance the lines and try to take advantage of the field factor to “open” the iron rival defense.
Alcorcón:
The Madrid team did not have a good season in La Liga2 2018-2019, demonstrating it by being located midway and away from the playoff zone. His performance was very irregular, costing him a lot to win two straight games in the competition. Its main characteristic is to be defensive and rough, standing out for having many problems when making and scoring.
His medium-term goal in this championship is to maintain the balance between the lines, but trying to be a little more effective midfield forward. Of course, his visitor performance was never as good as local, costing him a little more to be cohesive in this condition.
He has played some preparation duels that have allowed him to reach the start of the second Spanish division in a good way. It comes from beating Rayo Vallecano 2-3, falling 3-0 with Castilla and facing Fuenlabrada on Saturday that happened (0-0 draw). On this occasion, Alcorcón is expected to take his precautions and try not to give up a goal in the first 25 minutes of play. Therefore, he is expected not to attack so much and to group many men in his area.
The last match played by Numancia and Alcorcón in Los Pajaritos took place in May 2019. On that day, the home won 2-0. In November 2017 he also won 1-0.
PREDICTION: Numancia to win @ 2,00
