Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Lille by 2Looking at this Champions League playoffs match, it feels like the scales are pretty loaded in favor of Lille, despite Bologna being favored according to the bookies.
Goalkeeping wise, we've got a close one. Lille's Lucas Chevalier and Bologna's Łukasz Skorupski both have a rating above 7. The striking difference, however, comes in the number of saves: Chevalier made 14, outperforming his counterpart by just a nudge.
For players, Lille's lineup appears to be a bit stronger. Jonathan David, with an accurate passing percentage of 82% and 4 goals to his name, is a leading figure. He's backed up by Tiago Santos and Edon Zhegrova, both clocking in with rating marks over 7. A major loss for Lille is Tiago Santos, due to injury.
On the Bologna side, the figures feel less inspiring. Three of their top players are Jhon Lucumí, Dan Ndoye and Charalampos Lykogiannis, none of whom have found the net this tournament. The injury card comes into play for Dan Ndoye, who's tagged as doubtful.
The tournament records sing a similar song. Lille holds a more impressive record, with two wins, a draw, and a loss. Bologna, unfortunately, has yet to open their winning account - they have a solitary draw to their name.
The past results in line with the records don't surprise either: Lille has been largely prosperous, while Bologna’s recent encounters have resulted in a row of zeros, which are as productive in football as a vegetarian at a barbecue.
So, not intending to wipe a tear for Bologna, but with the information given, here's my prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Lille by 2