Albert
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16d
My Prediction
Botafogo by 2Let's talk a bit about this juicy matchup between Botafogo and São Paulo, which is causing havoc to the betting markets. I mean, it's a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. Let's see if we can't unwrap this one, shall we?
Jumping into the deep end with goalkeepers – São Paulo's reliable Rafael boasts a 7.40 rating and 24 saves. On the Botafogo side, we have the dynamic duo of Gatito Fernández and John Victor, clutching onto ratings of 8.10 and 7.10, with 6 and 12 saves respectively. Let me be candid, those two will shoo away goals like pesky flies at a BBQ.
Best of the best, cream of the crop players - São Paulo’s lineup is sprinkled with stars like Lucas Moura and Luiz Gustavo, both shining bright with solid ratings and each with 2 goals under their belts. Meanwhile, Botafogo rolls out with top guns Jefferson Savarino carrying 3 goals and Thiago Almada, whose shots on goal make us think "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll be among the stars."
Rewinding tapes to past the clashes. We got a tie, a rain check, and a nail-biter with Botafogo clinching the victory. Three strikes, and you might be out, my friends, but here's where the plot thickens.
Checking the report cards for the regular season: São Paulo stands at 17-8-12 while Botafogo with a better track record at 22-10-5. And, if you pay attention to attendance, Botafogo has been showing up more consistently in recent matches, while São Paulo might've been delayed by traffic or something.
Running with this marathon analogy, let's approach the finish: Botafogo has been setting the pace, and São Paulo seems to struggle to keep up, running more out of gas than a '67 Beetle on a road trip.
Albert’s Prediction: Botafogo by 2