Let's have a gander at this upcoming match, shall we? Corinthians taking on Juventude. The names alone have a certain ring to them that makes you think a boxing bout is about to ensue. But no, it's 'just' football.
In past scrums...uh, football matches that is, between these clubs, Juventude outdid Corinthians with a clean sheet, 2-0. An interesting twist, nonetheless. But let's not bank our game solely on the ghosts of past matches, eh?
In the recent tide of games, Corinthians certainly look like they've been trying to cook some good stuff. A victory against Bahia, a draw with Grêmio and a solid win against Criciúma. Yes, they fumbled against Atlético Mineiro and Vasco, but hey, nobody's perfect.
Juventude, on the other hand, seems to be on a bit of a roller coaster. A bag of mixed results, if you ask me. A win, a draw, and three losses. And the thing with roller coasters is, they're exciting but you never know when you're gonna lose your lunch.
Our stats sheets are filled with a cascade of player and goalkeeper data that could make any math geek's heart sing. Speaking of which, the keeper's duel is looking pretty heated. Corinthians' Hugo Souza with a 7.32 rating is being equally, if not outmatched, by Juventude's Gab Vasconcelos, posting a 7.52 rating. Who will blink first between those posts, eh?
corinthians' Rodrigo Garro, André Ramalho, and Cacá have been key players for the team. But let's not forget Juventude's João Lucas, Caique Gonçalves, and Nenê who've been holding their own as well. Tons of talent on that pitch.
But enough with the banter. My job is to pick sides...and isn't that just the easiest job in the world? I'm going with Corinthians. Those boys might've lost in the past and their season record is less than ideal, but they've got a better recent form and a roster that can do some damage.
Albert’s Prediction: Corinthians by 1