Albert
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My Prediction
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger by 1Right, let's dive in. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger is squaring off against Zhejiang in what's set to be not as predictable as a weather forecast, and I promise you, it won't be as boring either.
In the goalkeeping realm, Zhejiang is touting Bo Zhao and Huo Shenping, solid custodians with commendable ratings, 7.28 and 7.00 respectively. On the other side of the pitch, Jinmen has Jingqi Fang and Yan Bingliang between the sticks - the first hanging around a 7.00 rating and the latter teetering at a 6.30. Also worth noting that Yan had fewer saves than an amnesiac Superman.
Looking at Zhejiang's lineup, Aaron-Salem Boupendza stands out like a diamond among glass beads. He boasts a 7.60 rating with 4 goals to his name. Guowen Sun and Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere might not have struck the back of the net yet, but they've been weaving that ball around with an accuracy of over 80%.
On the flip side, Tianjin parades Bruno Xadas and Alberto Quiles in their armada. Xadas is holding a 7.58 rating while Quiles, with a rating of 7.54, has found the net a staggering 5 times like he's got homing missiles for boots.
As for past performances, the two teams have been neck and neck. With the last two matches ending in 3:2 scores in favor of the home team each time, these teams have proven to be more balanced than a feng shui consultant's house.
Looking at their regular-season records, it's like comparing apples and marginally less round apples. Zhejiang’s track has been 2-3-2, while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger lags slightly behind with a 2-4-1 record.
Recently, Zhejiang has been on a rollercoaster ride, dipping from a 4-goal victory against Wuhan Three Towns to a concerning 2-goal deficit against Beijing Guoan. Tianjin, on the other hand, has also seen its fair share of see-saw battles as they managed to garner a draw against Qingdao West Coast after a crushing defeat to Shanghai Port.
Now the moment you've all been waiting for, my prediction. Considering the bookie’s perspective, players' current and past performance, and most importantly, the recent track record of both the teams, my imaginary crystal ball says -
Albert’s Prediction: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger by 1
Albert
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Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record