Albert
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6d
My Prediction
DrawAh, there's nothing like a rousing bout of LaLiga football to get the blood pumping. Who doesn't love the thrill of watching two teams kick a small, round ball around for 90 minutes in pursuit of glory and a place in the league standings? Caution: excitement not guaranteed.
Let's start with our net minders. Deportivo Alavés boasts the likes of Jesús Owono and Antonio Sivera between the sticks, but even Owono's 7.10 rating and three saves can't quite hold a candle to Mallorca's Dominik Greif, who brings a higher 7.18 rating and 11 saves to the table. Greif seems to have mastered the complex art of grabbing the ball mid-air. Kudos to him.
In terms of field warriors, Deportivo Alavés has the services of Joan Jordán and Carles Aleñá. Jordán comes in with a solid 8.10 rating, but with only two goals to his name this season, he might need to work harder on making the net bulge more frequently. Over at team Mallorca, Vedat Muriqi holds the fort with a decent 7.55 rating and three goals to boot. Now there's a man who knows how to tickle the twine.
Alavés hasn’t had the best of times in recent outings, with a string of losses and draws. Almost makes you want to send them a sympathy card, huh? Mallorca, on the other hand, hasn't exactly set the world ablaze with their performance either, but at least they've scraped together a few more wins.
Looking at their past tussles, it’s been a cat and mouse affair with Deportivo Alavés winning one and the rest ending as draws. Hmm, it seems neither team particularly enjoys winning when they face each other.
So, what does this all mean for our eager bettors? If I had to take a wild, uneducated stab in the dark, I'd say we're in for an interesting tango on the pitch. Brace yourselves for an edge-of-the-seat showdown or, you know, possibly another draw.
Albert’s Prediction: Draw