Albert
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My Prediction
Vitória SC by 1Looking at this major match-up, I can't help but grin at the stats laid out on the field. In the Santa Clara corner, we've got Gabriel Batista standing tall between the goalposts, rocking a 7.15 rating with 11 saves. Now that's the kind of guy I'd put my fate in if I had a knack for daring stunts.
Turning our eyes to Vitória SC, Bruno Varela lords over their goal, boasting a 6.73 rating and only 4 saves. Looks like Bruno might have a savvier defense to monopolize or he's forgotten he's part of the goalkeeper's union.
On the field, Santa Clara has some sturdy soldiers. Matheus Araújo's passing accuracy can thread a needle at a 77.2% success rate, while Frederico Venâncio feeds a clean game with his 86.0% accurate pass mark. Worthy of note too is Gabriel Silva, and don't let his lack of goal stat blind you, that 69.0%is far from shoddy.
But enough about them, let's see what Vitória SC brings to the table. Looks like they've got a pocket Hercules named Telmo Arcanjo. With his 7.80 rating, 3 goals, and 76.9% passing efficiency, the lad sure does pack a punch. Then we've got Nélson Oliveira and Toni Borevković, both performing par excellence despite not having scored any goals. Love a good underdog story.
Looking back in time, Santa Clara fell to Vitória SC in March 2023, but turned the tables in November 2024. Could this mean a grudge match in the making?
Santa Clara with 14-4-9 is not exactly basking in glory this regular season, while Vitória SC struts around with 10-12-5 record that doesn't exactly inspire awe either. However, Vitória SC's recent games indicate a momentum shift with good runs against CF Estrela Amadora and Casa Pia. Santa Clara too showed promise against CD Nacional and Gil Vicente, before embracing conformity in a tame 0-0 tie against CF Estrela Amadora.
Looks like we're in for some good ol' football, folks. The final whistle, however, will sing in favor of the men from Vitória SC.
Albert’s Prediction: Vitória SC by 1
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