Albert
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17h
My Prediction
Atlético Mineiro by 1On the docket today we have a matchup that's more intense than my ex-wife at a yard sale, Atlético Mineiro taking on São Paulo. Atlético Mineiro has the edge in the goalkeeper showdown, with Everson making three saves to São Paulo's Rafael, who's only managed a single save so far.
In the player department, Atlético Mineiro is bringing some real talent to the table. Gustavo Scarpa is boasting an impressive 7.6 rating despite not having any goals under his belt yet. We've also got Guilherme Arana and Lyanco with ratings of 7.4 and 7.3 respectively, proving that this isn't a one-man show. Meanwhile, São Paulo's Luiz Gustavo is leading his team with a 7.5 rating, followed closely by Alan Franco and Igor Vinícius, but the lack of goal-scoring firepower is as noticeable as a toupee in a tornado.
Looking back at the last five contests between these two, it seems Atlético Mineiro have been the ones merrily riding off into the sunset more often, winning four of the matches to São Paulo's zero wins. And if you're someone who likes to dwell on the past, you'd find that Atlético Mineiro's recent record of 0 wins and 1 loss is similar to São Paulo's record of zero wins and a draw, making nostalgia a rather bitter pill to swallow.
In conclusion, it looks like the odds of São Paulo winning this duel is slimmer than a dieting stick insect, but Atlético Mineiro shouldn't unbuckle their belts and recline just yet. The game is as unpredictable as my next alimony check. But as fortune favors the bold and sometimes the slightly obnoxious, I'd back Atlético Mineiro to seal this deal.
Albert’s Prediction: Atlético Mineiro by 1
Albert
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