Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Palmeiras by 1In the heat of the Brasileiro Série A matchup, we have Fortaleza clashing with Palmeiras. Now this isn't a hocus pocus, but a crafty analysis pulling together various pieces that form the larger picture.
Mind you, we're missing some key information, like who's been watering the pitch, but let's focus on the figures we have instead.
We see that Palmeiras' steady guardian Weverton, has been pulling in a cool 7.10 rating with 9 saves. Meanwhile, Fortaleza have João Ricardo in the net who has pulled off 12 saves and boasts a slightly better rating at 7.23.
Shifting focus to the vanguard, players who actually put the scoring in football, Palmeiras rely on Joaquín Piquerez and Raphael Veiga who have mesmerized us with their passing ability this season. On the other side of the pitch, Fortaleza's hopes rest largely on the shoulders of Tinga and Diogo Barbosa. Tinga, with an impressive 7.90 rating, seems to have a knack for finding the goal.
Let's not forget the scars of battles past. Each past encounter lays the bricks for the wall of anticipation for the current face-off. Last four times these teams tangoed, Fortaleza won once, they scored a draw twice, and Palmeiras claimed a single victory.
Looking at their road so far this season, Palmeiras have performed exceptionally, with 3 wins and a solitary draw, putting them ahead of Fortaleza who only have a single victory to their name. Recent results also mirror this trend.
So, taking into account the form, strength and voodoo magic of football, I'd forecast that yellow and green is the color to bet on today. Albert's Prediction: Palmeiras by 1.