So, we got Borussia Dortmund squaring off against Ulsan HD, and if there ever was a match tipped heavily in one side's favor, this would be it. Let's break it down, shall we?
Starting with the folks between the sticks, Borussia Dortmund are sending Gregor Kobel into the battle. With a 7.30 rating and 6 saves, Kobel clearly knows his way around the goal. Ulsan HD isn’t completely defenseless, relying on Hyeon-woo Jo. But with a lower rating and fewer saves, Jo will have to pull up his socks to give his team a fighting chance.
Speaking of warriors on the field, let's dish out some props to top players. For Borussia Dortmund, we've got a couple of heavy hitters with Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham each netting a goal. They have accurate pass percentages that’d make a darts player blush. Niklas Süle, although not notching up any goals, is making a real impact with his above average pass accuracy.
Switching colors to Ulsan HD, they've got some studs worth mentioning. Jin-hyun Lee secured one for the team, as did Won-Sang Um. Even without etching marks on the scoreboard, Darijan Bojanić and Seung-beom Ko have been sending the ball zipping with incredible accuracy.
But when it comes to talking turkey and the tournament records, Ulsan HD hasn't tasted victory yet while Borussia Dortmund savored one and had a taste of stalemate with a draw under their belt. Recalling recent past performances, Ulsan HD languishes in the shadows of losses, while Borussia Dortmund basks in the glory of their recent win and a draw, clearly loving the attention.
So, ladies and gentlemen, with all this evidence stacked up heavily in Borussia Dortmund's favor, I'd say Ulsan HD is more likely to catch a shooting star than to turn this game around.
Albert’s Prediction: Borussia Dortmund by 3