Check the game when it is starting. If you see a lot of reds for the numbers then prepare yourself. Most of the times it will turn out for the worse. Stuff like swapping people infield or making substitutions or changing arrows often do not help. If I see a DC with a 5,7 rating I will substitute him. The fresh player starts with a 6,5 will most of the times drop to 5,7 within 2-5 play minutes.
Is it always like that? No. Propably to give you a feel that you made some good changes. Or that you are managing well. I am in a season now where I cannot do anything right. I have lost and tied already as much as the former 2 seasons together (feels like it, last 6 games were 3 ties and 3 losses, zzzzz).