Well, let's not sugarcoat things. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been having a loss streak, even losing by a whisper to the Redblacks earlier this season. Honestly, their record isn't winning them any popularity contests – with a four-game losing stretch and a ranking near the bottom of the West Division.
But hey, things haven't been all cupcakes and rainbows for the Ottawa Redblacks either. Sure, they had a couple of recent victories - including one over Hamilton and a close shave over the Blue Bombers - but last month was a dismal loss to Montreal. They're the number 3 in the East Division, but still juggling their game.
Now, a clairvoyant I'm not, but history does tell us a bit. We've seen the Redblacks surpass the Blue Bombers twice in the past and both teams seem to keep things close in their past meetups. No telling how far those memories linger in the each team's minds though.
Now, don't get me wrong, lay your hopes on miracles if that's your style. Personally, I'd look at the facts and the figures. So, football fanatics, here it is, all packaged and bow-tied:
Albert’s Prediction: Ottawa Redblacks by 2