Albert
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My Prediction
Calgary Stampeders by 4Oh, the unpredictable world of Canadian football. The Calgary Stampeders are lacing up and heading over to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stomping grounds. Now, don’t lick your plate clean just yet, as this might not be a cakewalk for the hometown Bombers as some might suggest.
Let's chew on a little bit of history, shall we? If you blew dust off the records of their past duels, you'll find the Bombers nailing the lead with a 41 to 37 win in 2024. Albeit, on the other hand, The Stampeders took back some pride, besting the Bombers 37 to 16 in a later incident. Reminds me of a soap opera, always back and forth.
Pivoting towards the regular season records, Calgary strides ahead with a 4-1 record, mildly dwarfing the Bombers’ 3-1. But just like that one dry turkey sandwich I had for lunch, these numbers aren't all that fulfilling without context.
The Stampeders have been in fiery form lately, confidently riding the wave of recent victories, including a 14-point trample over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Bombers, though, had to swallow a bitter pill in their last showdown with the Stampeders, losing by a whopping 21 points. I hear echoes of a possible revenge narrative; it’s already more exciting than my in-laws' holiday party.
If you're rooting for the one standing on the top rung, The Stampeders are sitting pretty at number 1 in the West Division, looking down at the Bombers perched at the 3rd spot.
Rolling these pieces together, my magic 8-ball says this'll be a hard-fought game. Hang-on to your toupees, folks! Contrary to the bookies’, my bet is on the visitors breaking hearts in the Bombers' backyard.
Albert’s Prediction: Calgary Stampeders by 4
Albert
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