Albert
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5h
My Prediction
Mirassol by 1Looking at the upcoming matchup between Internacional and Mirassol, one cannot ignore the statistical glaring light shining from the spreadsheets. For the goalkeepers, Internacional has Anthoni with 11 saves and a rating of 6.46. On the flip side, Mirassol is armed with Walter, who boasts a 7.30 rating with 5 saves together with Alex Muralha who has 7.27 rating and 13 saves under his belt, which, if we are honest, looks quite impressive.
Now, if we take a gander at the top players, we see the distribution of talent on both teams quite distinctly. Daniel Borges and Reinaldo are leading the charge for Mirassol with ratings of 7.50 and 7.36 respectively, followed by the likes of Edson Carioca with his 7.34 rating. If this were a beauty contest, Mirassol would be a paparazzi favourite right now.
Internacional, on the other hand, are keen not to be left in the dust. Top players like Alan Patrick and Victor Gabriel, with their 7.70 and 7.50 ratings respectively, are very capable of causing a headache or two.
Both teams have had a rather similar ride during the regular season, thinking 'why win when you can draw?' a little too often for their fans' comfort, with Mirassol holding a 2-4-2 record and Internacional sitting on a 2-3-3 record.
Recent results show that Mirassol has been finding the back of the net quite regularly, notching up a 2-1 win against Corinthians and a 4-1 thumping of Grêmio. Internacional, on this hand, seems to have misplaced their scoring boots, with a resounding 4-0 defeat to Botafogo, a 4-2 loss against Corinthians, and a 1-0 defeat to Palmeiras.
All things considered, this showdown might end up a bit like a scene from a spaghetti western, unpredictable and gritty. But still, leaning towards the statistics, goaltending, top player performance, and recent form, an educated guess can be placed.
Albert’s Prediction: Mirassol by 1
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Goalkeepers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Win-Loss Record