Albert
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16h
My Prediction
CD Nacional by 1Hello and welcome, it's not like you have anything better to do today, so let's get into the juicy details of this thrilling matchup between CD Nacional and CF Estrela Amadora.
Let's take a look at our standstill custodians first. João Costa seems like he may be feeling a pinch in his wrist having saved 10 shots this season, with an appreciative 7.07 rating. But Lucas França has clearly been eating his Wheaties, boasting a 7.37 rating and 15 saves this season. Both these lads have had a rigorous workout so far and the crossbar is presumably their best friend.
Shuffling on to our top players, CF Estrela Amadora has Manuel Keliano leading the charge with an impressive 91.3% accurate pass rate though he’s yet to find his scoring boots. Jovane Cabral, the lone ranger with 1 goal and 1 shot on goal has proven that he means business. For CD Nacional, Daniel Penha and Paulinho Bóia seem to be the ones doing the heavy lifting, both netting a goal apiece with Penha even managing 3 shots on target.
Looking back at that historical encounter in the murky depths of November 2024, Amadora did manage to sneak a 2-0 win against Nacional but don’t be too quick to keep score as a regular season record paints somewhat of a different picture. Nacional, with a total of 8 wins against Amadora's 5, might just have a slight edge in this tussle.
The recent results for both the teams have been rather hit and miss. Amadora, with their varying performances, need to bring their A-game if they're eying a win. Nacional, despite a few slips, have shown they can bounce back with a vengeance.
Strap your seatbelts, folks. It's time to drop the golden prediction. It seems as if CD Nacional has a tiny bit of torque in their favor, despite the historical outcome. So, here goes...
Albert’s Prediction: CD Nacional by 1
Albert
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