Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Bayern Munich by 2In a perfect world, the sportsbook wouldn't have any need for spreads and codes, they'd just factor in the goalie mismatches. That would certainly make my job easier! But alas, they don't, and thus we dive into the matchup between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg.
Starting in the crease, Wolfsburg offers us Kamil Grabara with a respectable 6.90 rating and 7 saves, not shabby at all. However, Bayern Munich counters with Manuel Neuer, a man who boasts a 7.30 rating despite only 2 saves. Oh, and they've got Daniel Peretz warming the bench with a 6.30 rating. Perhaps he's the secret weapon here?
Nmecha and Arnold have been doing their part for Wolfsburg's cause, pushing out impressive numbers with a 7.60 and 7.77 rating respectively. Can't sneeze at those accurate pass percentages neither. And let’s not forget about Mr. Vavro and his shooting accuracy. Beautiful.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, is not playing around. Kimmich looks fresh out of a football video game with an 8.27 rating and Musiala isn’t too far behind with an 8.10. What type of wheaties are they eating? And let's not overlook the human cannon that is Sane, with his 3 goals from 4 shots.
During their past encounters, Bayern Munich humbly claimed victory in each and every matchup. However, Wolfsburg did put up a decent fight, especially in August 2024 where the clash ended with a 3-2 scoreline.
Looking at the regular season records, it’s crystal clear that Bayern Munich loves to bask in the winning spotlight with 13 wins compared to Wolfsburg’s 8. Recent performance also paints a pretty picture for Munich, but Wolfsburg isn't exactly a pushover either.
With all that in consideration, I'd say the gods of probability are whispering Bayern Munich's name. There might be a touch of bias here, but wouldn’t you say they are bit ahead of the pack?
Albert’s Prediction: Bayern Munich by 2.