Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Shandong Taishan by 1In looking at this matchup between Qingdao West Coast and Shandong Taishan, let's talk about the power players behind the gloves. Dalei Wang has been putting up decent numbers in net for Shandong Taishan, pulling off 11 saves with a 6.83 rating. But don't count out Hao Li – his rating might be a notch lower at 6.73, but with 6 saves, he's proving he's no runaway shrimp either.
On the field, Yuanyi Li and Zeca are some key players for Shandong Taishan who seem to enjoy the feeling of the net, having clocked in 1 and 3 goals respectively. Just a fraction below them on the quality scale, Cryzan and Guilherme Madruga have proven their worth with 2 and 1 goals apiece.
Now let's look at the Qingdao West Coast lineup. Aziz seems to have a sweet tooth for goals lately with 2 under his belt and a pretty solid 89.5% accurate pass percentage. Davidson on the other hand might not have any goals, but that doesn't mean he's playing a quiet game.
If we take a stroll down memory lane and recall the past matches between these two teams, it's like watching a block of tofu and a block of cheese trying to play soccer – not much action. Last two clashes resulted in a draw and a lone goal win for Qingdao.
Looking at season history can be as entertaining as watching corn grow, but let's dig in. Shandong Taishan's got a 4-1-1 record with a recent spate of wins, while Qingdao West Coast sits at 2-3-0 with a mix of draws and wins.
Juggling all these numbers, weighing pros and cons (and hoping for the best), here's my prediction for the outcome:
Albert’s Prediction: Shandong Taishan by 1