Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Las Palmas by 1Alright, football fanatics, get ready for some not-so-slight sarcasm and dry wit as we dive into this LaLiga showdown between Espanyol and Las Palmas.
Espanyol, despite having an extra set of hands with Joan García registering 10 saves betwixt the sticks, their tepid regular season run of 4 wins, 3 draws, and a concerning 10 losses drags the club down like an anchor—sporting a record that brings a tear to my eye, and not the good kind.
Their ace in the hole appears to be Leandro Cabrera, with a rating of 7.08 and a goal on record, but lo and behold, Antoniu Roca has a near-identical rating with 0 goals. Hilariously helpful. Not to mention Javi Puado, who despite potting 2 goals, only boasts a 6.92 rating.
Conversely, we have Las Palmas, with a slight edge in the regular season stats with five wins, four ties, and eight losses, setting the bar a millimeter higher. Twig-thin Dutchman, Jasper Cillessen has managed 13 saves in goal - slightly better than his counterpart.
Their roster shines a bit brighter with Sandro Ramírez scoring an impressive rating of 7.38 and 3 goals, backed up by Fábio Silva with his own 2 goals and a 7.30 rating.
Analysing the latest head-to-head numbers, let's say Espanyol seems to be having a hard time finding the back of the net, while Las Palmas recently had themselves a party scoring against Barcelona and Real Valladolid.
Still, with an overwhelming weight on this information that no one told me to prioritize, and taking into account unnamed influencing factors, I am ready for my prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Las Palmas by 1