Albert
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17d
My Prediction
Machida Zelvia by 1Let's delve into this J1 League matchup, shall we? On one side, we've got the Kashima Antlers, who've been depending heavily on the gallant efforts of Kei Chinen, Ikuma Sekigawa, and Koki Anzai. They've been propelling the team forward with their stellar performances recently. You can't forget the command of goalkeeper Tomoki Hayakawa in front of the net. This guy's quite the catch, stopping 11 shots with a 7.73 rating!
On the other hand, meet Machida Zelvia. Look no further than Yuki Soma, Gen Shoji, and Ryohei Shirasaki. Each of them has been exceptional this season, showing muscle and might on the field. Guarding the goal for Zelvia is Kosei Tani, who, despite letting fewer saves, enjoys an impressive 7.30 rating.
The last time these two clashed, Zelvia nicked the win. However, look at the season record, and they're neck and neck. Kudos to Zelvia for a better recent form, though, I must say, the Antlers have been far from terrible.
Both teams look well-matched, and the goalkeepers are on the top of their games, itching for some 'Goalkeeping Olympics.' As far as the prediction goes, I'm torn between a shiny coin and a magic 8-ball. But based on recent form and the minimal winning margin the last time around, I'll have to say...
Albert’s Prediction: Machida Zelvia by 1