Albert
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3d
My Prediction
DrawAlright, buckle up for this Liga Portugal matchup between AVS - Futebol SAD and Arouca. Now let's crunch some numbers and delve into this game without any chit-chat.
Let's expose the men behind the gloves first. The goalkeepers for Arouca are Nico Mantl and João Valido, guarding the nets with a 7.35 and 7.00 rating, respectively. Now, on the opposite side, we've the netminder Guillermo Ochoa with a 6.70 rating, but a commendable 10 saves. So, the gloves are off there.
Now, you can't underestimate Arouca's army here. They've got a lineup with the likes of Tiago Esgaio and David Simão, an admirable midfield duo with accurate passing no less. They are flanked by Dylan Nandín and Alfonso Trezza who have been netting goals consistently.
Over on the SAD side, we have John Mercado and Luís giving Arouca a run for their money. Mercado has been scorching defense lines with his strikes and Luis has been hammering goals as though he's playing pin the tail on the donkey.
Going down the memory lane, we've got evidence of a stalemate from their last meeting. It was more like two bald men fighting over a comb, a 1-1 draw happened in that game. Now, I'm not a betting man, unless there's a free buffet at the end of the line, but in this case, you might want to consider this fact while choosing your favorite.
Overall, though, Arouca's season record breaks even with 6 wins, 7 draws and a staggering 11 losses to their name, while AVS - Futebol SAD rings the bell at 4 wins, 11 draws and 9 losses.
Recently, Arouca just cannot seem to drive it home ending their games in draws or losing outright. Rubbing more salt to the self-inflicted wounds, AVS - Futebol SAD has been involved in a fair share of draws itself, while they scored a recent victory against SC Farense.
Now, remember ladies and gentlemen, as unpredictable as football games can be, prediction is an art that falls somewhere between abstract expressionism and coffee ground reading. So, with all these facts and figures combined, I have a hunch.
Albert’s Prediction: Draw