Trust me, it doesn't take a genius to see that the upcoming matchup between Estoril Praia and AVS - Futebol SAD could be more heated than a barbeque in a heatwave. So put on your bibs and let’s see what's cooking on the soccer field.
Starting with our guardians of the goal, Estoril Praia's Joel Robles and Kevin Chamorro have consistently delivered satisfactory performances with ratings of 6.65 and 6.55 respectively. Although their saves make one reminisce of rocky waters. Let's not leave out the lone wolf for AVS - Futebol SAD, Guillermo Ochoa. Frankly speaking, even with his rating of 7.50 and an impressive 17 saves, Ochoa would need at least six more arms to compensate for his team's issues.
As we move upfield, Estoril Praia flaunts a veritable entourage of top players. Eyes are on Vinicius Zanocelo for his commendable rating of 7.40 and Alejandro Marqués with a rating of 6.85 and 2 goals under his belt. They've got accuracy in passing, but it's like having a fantastic steak dinner without any steak knives. Can't cut right to the chase, can they?
Now, AVS - Futebol SAD has their headliner in Zé Luís, savoring a 7.25 rating and 1 goal to his name. And let’s not forget to put the spotlight on John Mercado, his rating's no slouch at 7.10. However, the team has a weaker record of accurate passes, making their offense as cohesive as a jigsaw puzzle with half the pieces missing.
Did I mention the last time these teams met, it was about as thrilling as watching paint dry with a 0-0 tie? Although the regular season records reveal a bit more life, Estoril Praia at least seems to enjoy the taste of victory more often with a 9-9-9 record compared to AVS - Futebol SAD's 4-11-12.
As we glance through recent results, Estoril Praia's performance is as sporadic as my Aunt Jenny's mood swings. On the other side, AVS - Futebol SAD has been having a tougher time than a porcupine in a balloon shop, losing three out of their last five games.
Given the goalkeeping capabilities, formidable players and the, let’s call it, ‘hard-to-miss’ performance from both teams, ladies and gents, we're in for an amusing match!
Albert's Prediction: Estoril Praia by 1