Albert
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9d
My Prediction
Barcelona by 2Ah, Barcelona vs Osasuna. A classic LaLiga match-up where the spark of electricity has always been palpable, not unlike the charge you might get from attempting to push a lawnmower while you're chest-deep in water.
In the net, Barcelona has Wojciech Szczęsny who's been, well, hogging the ball a bit less than people would like, boasting a rather modest 2 saves. On the flip side, Osasuna's goalie, Sergio Herrera, is seen by fans as the equivalent of a giant fly swatter in the net with his 7 saves. If that doesn't scream "you shall not pass", I don't know what does.
As for Osasuna's top players, Aimar Oroz and Jorge Herrando have been quite the dynamic duo this season. They've shown that accuracy is just a casual part of their game, but then you have Ante Budimir who considers passing accuracy just a mere suggestion, with his 57.1%.
For Barcelona, may I introduce you to Lamine Yamal, and Iñigo Martínez, who seems to be treating the football like it owes him money. Dani Olmo has also had a commendable month, but don't forget about Ferran Torres - he's sneaked in 3 goals like he's on some spy mission.
Looking back at past matches, oh boy, Barcelona dunked Osasuna last time they met, winning 2-1 and even pulling off a divine act of stopping Osasuna’s victory dance from the previous match. It's been a struggle, between these two and kind of looks like my cousin trying to assemble an IKEA bed.
This year, Barcelona's been turning heads with a season record that hasn't been seen since someone told me I looked good in neon (they lied). They boast 19 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, while Osasuna is sitting on a more humble 7 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses. What's Spanish for ‘ouch’?
Recently, Barcelona's been on a tear despite Atlético Madrid testing them with an arduous 2-4 match, while Osasuna got a bit of a bruising from Getafe.
Looking at everything from the spread to my cat's mysterious psychic predictions (seriously, it's uncanny sometimes), it's time to whip out my crystal ball.
Albert's Prediction: Barcelona by 2.