Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Ceará by 1All right, folks, huddle up and prepare for an exciting Brasileiro Série A matchup between Santos and Ceará. Now, I know these are not the usual suspects you'd see fighting in the playoffs, but hey, they've got spirit, and that's what counts, right?
Let's start with Santos. In the net, we've got Gabriel Brazão, clocking an impressive 7.04 rating with 14 saves. However, their regular season record of 1-1-5 would make even the most dedicated fan wince. Notable players for Santos include Guilherme and Álvaro Barreal, who's managed to net one goal and boast an 83.3% accurate pass rating.
Moving on to Ceará, holding the fort are Fernando Miguel and Bruno Ferreira between the sticks. Their performance has been sufficient, but tickets won't be sold on that alone, in my opinion. However, Ceará's players have been showing some bright spots. Pedral Raul, with 2 goals and a 74.6% accurate pass rating, is someone Santos should be wary of. Ceará, with their 3-2-2 regular season record, have fared better and bring a gust of underlying, if not overwhelming, optimism.
Judging by recent results, Ceará seems to carry a slight edge. Although it's not a straight flush, they're holding a winning hand with three wins in the last five matches. Santos, on the other hand, might as well be holding a rock dipped in skunk oil. But, who knows? Sports are unpredictable, right?
Based on these clutch performances and mountains of data I wish I could say I didn't have to sift through, my prediction for this matchup is as follows.
Albert’s Prediction: Ceará by 1