Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Vasco by 1Alright, ladies and gentlemen, we're in for an interesting Brazilian clash tonight between Vasco and Santos. Let's crunch the details.
Vasco has Léo Jardim between the sticks, who was absolutely phenomenal last season. Santos - we lamentably lack any information about their goalkeeper, but we can tell you the name of their janitor if you'd like. Just kidding, we can't.
Let's talk Santos' offensive force, starting with the charismatic Yeferson Soteldo. He crushed it last season, sinking 5 goals with a chilling accuracy of 83.4%. Nipping at his heels is Thaciano, a solid contributor with 7 goals and even better passing accuracy. And we can't ignore Tiquinho Soares, another solid performer to keep an eye on.
On the Vasco front, Pablo Vegetti was an absolute beast, racking up 12 goals last season. Adson and Dimitri Payet did some heavy lifting too, with admirable shots on goals and passing accuracy stats. It's downright poetry in the field when they sync up.
History plays its role too. In the recent matchups, Santos seems to have Vasco's number. A 4-1 thrashing followed by a 1-0 victory, proves that Santos has managed to breach the Vasco guard.
Last season, Santos wasn't even in the league, so there's not much to discuss there. But Vasco had an impressive run with 14 wins, 16 losses, and 8 ties which adds a touch of credibility to their case.
Recently, Santos has been struggling, their last five games displaying more heartache than triumph. Meanwhile, Vasco locked horns with Cuiabá recently and emerged victorious. They also managed to shut out Atlético Mineiro. However, some of their recent performances have been less stellar.
In the grand scheme of things, combining their past, the power of key players and recent form, it seems Vasco, despite their historical hiccups against Santos, holds a slight edge in this one. But, as we know, football is as predictable as a cat on espresso.
Albert’s Prediction: Vasco by 1