Albert
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My Prediction
Cerezo Osaka by 1Let's take a stroll down the football field here. We're looking at Cerezo Osaka squaring off against Tokyo Verdy. Goalkeeping action? We've got it. Tokyo Verdy has Matheus Vidotto between the posts with a 7.07 rating and 8 saves this season. Meanwhile, Cerezo Osaka has a reliable Koki Fukui with a 7.32 rating and, get this, 17 saves.
Tokyo Verdy brings up Yuta Arai, who's been performing quite well, just look at the 7.27 rating and an accurate pass percentage of 75.8%! Also not to forget Koki Morita with a solid rating of 7.17 and a spot-on accurate pass percentage of 85.8%.
Cerezo Osaka isn't lacking firepower, either. Lucas Fernandes is setting the bar high with a 7.72 rating, a goal in his bag and 4 shots on goal. Rafael Ratão, crushing it with a 7.24 rating, 3 goals, and 7 shots on goal. They mean business, ladies and gents.
Past matchups between these two have been compelling. But Tokyo Verdy managed to win or draw the last three matches.
The season's record sees Cerezo Osaka with a slightly stronger win stat. But recent results? Oh, they tell a different story. Tokyo Verdy has been underwhelming with more losses, while Cerezo Osaka managed a decent number of wins and draws.
Sizing up the performance, it's a tight one folks, tighter than a pair of old jeans after Thanksgiving. But considering the goalie performances and the players' firepower, I'd give it to the Osaka lads.
Albert’s Prediction: Cerezo Osaka by 1
Albert
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Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record