Albert
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24h
My Prediction
Botafogo by 1Ah, the beauty of Brazilian football, where the sun is always shining, the drinks are cold, and the players, well they're busy running around kicking a piece of leather like the world's about to end. This time we've got a juicy matchup between Botafogo and Vitória, though I use the term "juicy" very loosely.
Let's start between the sticks. Vitória’s got Lucas Arcanjo, who’s been having a decent season with 6.95 rating and 4 saves, while Botafogo's guy, John Victor is turning some heads with his 7.60 rating and 5 saves. Rumor has it, John's even been taking notes on how to make the perfect acarajé from his neighborhood baiana.
Over on Vitória's side, the boys to watch include Edu, Lucas Halter and Claudinho. Now, if you're like me, you might be wondering how to get a 7.70 rating like Edu without any shots on goal or goals, or maybe it's the secret to life we've all been looking for.
As for Botafogo, they've got their own trio of hustle, who I affectionately call MAA: Montoro, Alex Telles, oh, and Arthur Cabral. MAA may not sound as intimidating, but they're doing their thing. A special shout-out to Marlon Freitas, who seems to have forgotten he's playing sports and not performing surgery with that 97.6% accurate pass rate. Easy there, Marlon, I've seen less precision with a laser-guided missile.
As for the love letters they've exchanged on the pitch previously, it seems Botafogo gave Vitória a slight brush-off last time they met, bagging a slim 1-0 win, while their earlier encounter ended in a tie - probably the kind that said "I just want to be friends".
In terms of recent form, it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow at Vitória, they’ve been as riveting as watching paint dry, with disappointing meager results lately. But hey, there's always next season, right? On the other hand, look at Botafogo. They're looking more like champions than ever with positive results in their recent matches.
So, let's cut to the chase. Slightly tarnishing my reputation of impartiality - (oh, who am I kidding?) - Botafogo with a record of 6-3-3, is looking more likely to come out on top against Vitória with their not-so-shiny 2-5-6.
Without further ado, here's the punch line:
Albert’s Prediction: Botafogo by 1
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