Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Botafogo by 1Oh, this is going to be a fun one. Atlético Mineiro versus Botafogo, a clash only for the true football aficionados. Let's start in the nets, shall we? For Botafogo, we've got John Victor, a solid force with a 6.98 rating and 10 saves to his name. Just across the field, Atlético Mineiro has Everson, slightly behind with a 6.90 rating but slightly ahead in saves.
Wading through the sea of players, let's talk about a few who standout. For Botafogo, it's tough to overlook the likes of Igor Jesus, who's had the opposing keeper working with those 9 shots on target, and the 2 goals, respectable stuff that. Jefferson Savarino isn't a name to forget either, with a strong 7.45 rating and a more than decent accurate pass percentage of 83.8.
Atlético Mineiro isn't exactly talent poor either, with Gustavo Scarpa with a 7.40 rating though didn't quite find the back of the net yet. Then there's Guilherme Arana, another good passer and Hulk, the guy with the unforgettable name, bombarding the opposition net with 7 shots.
Looking back down memory lane, it's a mixed bag in the past matchups; however, Botafogo has had the edge, particularly in their convincing 3-0 victory in that July of 2024. That being said, both teams have had a sluggish start this season, that hasn't gone unnoticed, folks.
Taking everything into account, while Atlético Mineiro might have the favorites tag, don't let that fool you. With Botafogo showing a bit more spark recently and considering past encounters, I'm leaning their way. To the person putting the ole green on this: remember, I predicted it here first.
Albert’s Prediction: Botafogo by 1