Buckle up, sports fans, because I'm about to serve up what promises to be a non-surprise prediction. You see, sometimes soccer is the ballet of the masses, and other times it's the lullaby of insomniacs. The coming matchup between Ulsan HD and Daegu FC, my dear listeners, is the latter.
Behold our delightful Davids and Goliaths. On one corner we have Ulsan HD, with their far superior bragging rights. A series of victories within a touching distance that you'd think we were talking about a feel-good Hollywood flick and not a K League 1 soccer match. Then we got Daegu FC, who's been so consistent at finding creative ways to lose, it's almost inspiring. They're like the little engine that couldn't... quite get it together.
As we ghost our fingers over the chilly waters of the past, it's hard to ignore the numbers, no matter how dreary. Ulsan HD strut with a solid heads-up history against Daegu FC. Not just macro, but on a micro level as well, Ulsan HD has shown some recent resilience. Their somewhat admirable performances against Jonbuk Hyundai, and Gimcheon Sangmu F.C., win or lose, were a light show compared to the darker, drearier days of Daegu FC.
Oh, poor Daegu FC. Recently their winning record has been as elusive as a good sense of fashion at a hipster gathering. Lamentably, their recent history appears to be a rather sad echo of their overall seasonal performance.
Now, I'm not saying that Daegu FC can't win. I'm just saying they've got about as much chance as a three-legged kitten trying to bury its business on a frozen pond.
So there you have it. The lens through which I spy the upcoming contest is crystal clear. The only thing harder than predicting this game is stopping to yawn while doing it. Now, if anyone needs me, I'll be cruising the snack bar for less obvious outcomes.
Albert’s Prediction: Ulsan HD by 1