What a delicious match-up we have folks between Instituto Córdoba and San Lorenzo. I tell ya, they better buckle up and strap in, 'cause it's going to be an entertaining thrill ride.
San Lorenzo's netminder, Gastón Gómez, has had a decent season with a 7.15 rating and 12 saves, providing a solid backbone for the team. But the Manuel Roffo of the opposing side, Instituto Córdoba, isn't to be discounted with an impressive 7.33 rating and 18 saves. The heat is on!
Looking at the top players from San Lorenzo, we see Iker Muniain leading the pack with 2 goals, 2 shots on goal and a stellar 95.6 accurate pass percentage. Following closely behind, we have Malcom Braida and Jhohan Romaña, but it's hard not to notice that none of them have scored any goals lately.
On the other corner of the battlefield, Instituto Córdoba has the gifted Damián Puebla boasting 3 goals, 5 shots on goal and a 70.1 accurate pass percentage. Don't blink or you might miss the magic from Gastón Lódico and Fernando Alarcón, who have been awesome with their passing, even if they haven't been finding the net.
San Lorenzo's regular season record leaves something to be desired, clocking in at 4-5-6. Meanwhile, Instituto Córdoba has a more promising record of 7-4-5. You'll have to remember San Lorenzo didn't really set the world on fire with their recent performances, while Instituto Córdoba showed their effective offensive strategy, scoring more than 2 goals in the last encounters.
With some magic and a slice of good luck, we might find ourselves witnessing Gabriel Batistuta reincarnated in the form of Damián Puebla. Given all the evidence, I believe Instituto Córdoba is about to be knocking on the door of victory.
Albert’s Prediction: Instituto Córdoba by 1