Necaxa vs Estudiantes Tecos Match Preview
Not obtaining three points at home tonight for the Hidrorrayos could spell doom for the Sergio Bueno side as the deadly mathematics associated with the relegation race in Mexico could conspire against them to make their expiration date in the first division a certainty.
Bueno's team has 12 points on the season and are 17th in the league field of 18, their relegation percentage however is that of 0.93 points per game, which has them well below any other team.
Since replacing Eduardo Acevedo, Estudiantes Tecos manager José Luis Sánchez Solá has been a rollercoaster ride of emotion with the Guadalajara university side, and with 15 points within a weak group, still dreams of steering his side into the playoffs, as they have built a small undefeated streak over the past three weeks.
They will be without Diego Jimenez due to suspension, Jorge Zamogilny and Christian Martinez will also be MIA due to various injuries - filling in for starting goalkeeper Martinez will be Juan Carlos Garcia who has already done a noteworthy job for the club in the past.