Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Harlequin FC by 1Ah, prepare yourselves for a clash of the titans, folks, as we've got Harlequin FC squaring off against Northampton Saints. Now, these teams have a bit of a past, trading blows with more frequency than a teenage drama series, so it promises to be a sizzling match. Just looking back, Northampton barely got the better of Harlequin in their last encounter, but before that, it was Harlequin who bagged the bragging rights.
Diving into the records for this season though, well, neither team is exactly painting a Picasso here. The Saints have managed to win as many as they've lost, and while Harlequin sports a similar record, they have those pesky ties dragging them down a smidge. So, neither team exactly seems to be up for a spot in the hall of fame this time around.
However, sometimes the past can lean a heavy hand on the present. Just take a peek at Saints' recent results; there's nothing saintly about their form, with them losing three of their last five games. Maybe they were feeling a touch generous in the holiday season, I don't know.
Meanwhile, Harlequin might have been feeling a touch of déjà vu, tying with Leicester Tigers, while winning a couple and losing a couple. It's like someone put them on a seesaw and forgot to take them down.
For those who like their standings, yes, both teams seem to be sitting pretty closer to the mid-table than they'd like, with Harlequin perched just a spot above Northampton.
All in all, I reckon Harlequin, despite their recent form, seems to have a twinkle in their eye and the wind in their sails for this matchup. I'm expecting them to just creep over the finish line ahead of the Saints.
Albert’s Prediction: Harlequin FC by 1