Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Gloucester Rugby by 7Oh, what a delightful rugby showdown looms! Our brave boys from Gloucester Rugby are clashing with the Exeter Chiefs. Sure, the blokes from Exeter have had a touch of triumph in their past matchups with Gloucester. But, let's not get carried away, on a closer look, the Chiefs have had a rough trot lately. Even a blind squirrel could figure out that their record this season has been about as successful as a chocolate teapot, sitting unpretty at 3 wins and 11 losses.
Contrast that with Gloucester. Their record's been as balanced as a gymnast on a highwire, at 7 wins, 7 losses. Clearly not world-beaters, but remember, they're predicted to triumph in this clash.
And if we peek at recent results, poor Exeter lost more times than a confused pigeon in a glass maze. Gloucester, on the other hand, despite a scare from Saracens in their most recent match, managed to post a whopping 53 points against the Bristol Bears before that. A commendable enough performance even if it makes your heart jump around more than a cat on a hot tin roof.
In terms of standings, Gloucester does have the upper hand. They perch at position 6 compared to the Chiefs who are languishing at the 9th spot. Feels like someone's been stealing Exeter's lucky rabbit's foot.
So, to quote Shakespeare: "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." In this case, it actually might be on the rugby pitch. But definitely somewhere. Given their current form and trajectory, Gloucester look poised to serve the Chiefs a nice slice of humble pie. All things considered, your crystal ball prediction for this round of English Premiership is:
Albert’s Prediction: Gloucester Rugby by 7
Albert
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Win-Loss Record
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