The phrase "relegation favourites" refers to a sports team that is expected or predicted to perform poorly and therefore has a high likelihood of being demoted or moved down to a lower division or league. Full definition
After conceding early against relegation favourites Fulham, it took two late goals to relieve the tension around Old Trafford, only for them to concede a 90th minute equaliser in a 2 - 2 draw. (football-bookmakers.com)
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Victory over relegation favourites Bolton in the Premier League would buy him a little more though, but is the writing may already be on the wall following a retched week in the cups in which they were held by Championship side Birmingham in the FA Cup, shortly before succumbing in Naples to Napoli, losing 3 - 1 in the opening leg of their last - 16 Champions League tie with the Italians. (football-bookmakers.com)