Volos NFC vs Xanthi Match Preview

In the first game of the new year, Volos made a great start, winning at Heraklion 2-1 over OFI. While their goalkeeper had a great performance and played a significant role in the match, they took advantage of the two and only goal attempts they created and got a great victory. With these three points, they reached 11th place having a total of 21 points in the standings. In their midweek tasks, playing with a much-rotated squad, they lost 3-0 at home to Atromitos playing for the last 16 of the Greek Cup.

In the previous round against Larissa, Xanthi were back in the scoreline since the 67th minute but they responded impressively and scored twice in the next five minutes reaching a great 2-1 victory, returning to winning ways after four games. In fact, after this outcome the reached 23 points and they are sitting now in the top-6 of the table. On Wednesday night playing the Greek Cup, they were defeated 1-0 to Aris 1-0 at their home and now they have a difficult task to complete in order to qualify at the quarter-finals of the Greek Cup.

Volos had a great win in the last round playing in a tough game on the road, so they look for a similar success tonight with their new coach on their bench. Xanthi returned on their winning ways after a while and will play tonight with great motivation. The home side's approach can lead to a fast-paced game with a lot of chances and goal attempts. My choice here is both teams to score.