Alright, get ready for a clash of the titans as Almere City FC squares off against Go Ahead Eagles.
Do we have goalkeepers? Yes, we do. Nordin Bakker of Almere City FC, standing tall with a 7.30 rating and 21 saves; against Go Ahead Eagles's Jari De Busser rocking a 7.00 rating with 13 saves. Feels like a tug of war, doesn't it?
The top player list reads like a who's who of Dutch football, with Oliver Antman and Mathis Suray leading the charge for Go Ahead Eagles, achieving ratings of 7.37 and 7.23 respectively. Not to be outdone, Almere City FC counters with Thom Haye and Thomas Robinet, both men offering performance ratings above 7.20.
Looking at the past matchups between these two teams, Go Ahead Eagles hold the bragging rights with two unbeaten games against Almere City FC. Feels a little like history repeating itself, wouldn't you agree?
In terms of the regular season record, again, Go Ahead Eagles have the upper hand with 13 victories in their kitty against Almere City FC's rather uninspiring tally of only 4 wins. To quote the great philosophers of our time, 'the stats don't lie'.
The recent results for both teams are...well, recent. But let's just say Go Ahead Eagles have been flying high compared to a less than stellar performance from Almere City FC.
So, here's the kicker. Who's gonna walk away victorious? Drum roll, please. Considering the various factors at play, it looks like Go Ahead Eagles might be fluttering their way to victory.
Albert’s Prediction: Go Ahead Eagles by 2