Albert
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My Prediction
Club América by 1In this riveting face-off, we're looking at a jaw-clenching second leg final between Club América and Cruz Azul. Deep breaths everyone, this decider is going to be worth the edge-of-the-seat anxiety it is undoubtedly going to induce.
For the bragging folks of Cruz Azul, Kevin Mier has been your saving grace between the sticks boasting a respectable 7.03 rating - the man has consistently sent 16 shots the other way. Adding to your glimmers of hope, Rodrigo Huescas and Gonzalo Piovi, with their stellar performance, have developed something of a taste for keeping those passes accurate, haven't they?
Team Club América though isn't exactly shaking in their boots. Their goal-guarding squad has Luis Malagón at his shiny 7.18 rating and Óscar Jiménez with a bit of a muted performance at 6.60. As for making some noise, Julián Quiñones and Álvaro Fidalgo are two names you can't ignore. The goal aficionado that is Quiñones has so far bagged 2 goals this season while Fidalgo with his zero goals, don't be deceived folks, has been keeping that game play clean with an accurate pass percentage of 91.3.
History seems to be doing a little jig for Club América. Looking back at their tension-filled past showdowns, Club América has the last laugh with two wins under their belt to Cruz Azul’s zero.
As much as I love a good underdog story, I'd say Festival De Goal time might be over for Cruz Azul with their recent gameplay showing more zigs and zags than a nervous squirrel crossing the street. Meanwhile, Club América balances on a steady sea-saw of wins and draws.
However, it's not that open-and-shut folks. Cruz Azul can't be fully counted out with their regular season record mirroring that of Club América, making things as clear as mud. Seems like we're up for quite the capricious match. So, make what you will of all this convoluted mix of past performances, player jackrabbit jitters and clash records.
Albert’s Prediction: Club América by 1