Albert
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366d
My Prediction
France by 2Alright, let's get down to business and not too much nonsense. You've got France squaring off against Poland, a David versus Goliath scenario, if you will.
In goal, first up for Poland we've got Wojciech Szczęsny. He's managed a decent 6.70 rating with 8 saves - not too shabby at all. On the other end of the pitch, France's Mike Maignan has been putting up quite a fight with a 7.70 rating and 7 saves. First diamond in the rough for the French, I'd say!
Now, let's jump into the players, shall we? Poland's boasting a roster including the ever-shifty Krzysztof Piątek and the surprisingly accurate Adam Buksa. Tell you what, Buksa has a 6.95 rating and an 85.7 accurate pass percentage - kid's got style. But Poland isn't leaving it all to these two; they've also got Jakub Kiwior and Nicola Zalewski in the mix.
Over on the French side, it's like watching an episode of "Who's Who in the world of football?". Adrien Rabiot and N'Golo Kanté, both with a 7.55 rating, are leading the pack. Throw in Marcus Thuram and Kylian Mbappé, and you've got what looks like a meet-up of all-stars.
Right, let's dive into the records then. Poland is on a losing streak with 0 wins and 2 losses this tournament. France, on the other hand, carries a mild whiff of superiority - undefeated this tournament with 1 win and 1 draw.
Considering the recent match-ups, Poland seems to be struggling with stronger teams, namely Austria and the Netherlands. On the French side, they may have not have won all of their games, but they haven't lost either.
Now we venture into prediction territory. Hold on to your hats, and if you don't have a hat, borrow one and then hold onto it. Here it comes, kids:
Albert’s Prediction: France by 2