'Pigadia' is a difficult home for Lamia

First Xanthi registered an 0-1 home loss vs Aris and then they travelled to Crete, where they had a bore draw with OFI. They managed to get a desirable result but they could have scored as they missed a couple of important chances. Now they are 8th placed having 25 points, four less than 5th placed Aris. They must improve their attacking line, if they want to reach a top-five spot. Their performance is better in home games. Baxevanidis and the 27 years old winger Petar Đuričković surved their suspensions and will perform tonight.

Lamia had a 3-3 draw vs Olympiakos in the midweek home game for the quarter finals of the Greek Cup. The second leg will take place in G.Karaiskakis stadium. As for the League, they registered two huge wins (2-1) vs Atromitos and Apollon Smyrnis, while they suffered a0-2 home loss vs Panetolikos. They are three points above the relegation zone. Their main goal for the rest of the season is to secure their place and they will do their best to achieve this. There will be many absences for Makis Havos'team. Vasilantonopoulos, Pliatsikas and Jeronimo Barrales are suspended, while Piti and Marko Blazic are injured.

Xanthi have the home advantage to get the three-pointer to continue fighting for a top-five place. Lamia have many important absences tonight. Home win will be my call.