When it comes to picking favorites, well, it's quite the pickle really! Independiente is on the table with our man between the sticks, Rodrigo Rey, holding down a rating of 7.27. It seems his glove work isn’t so glovely as he's only made 6 saves. His counterpart at Deportivo Riestra, Ignacio Arce, boasts a higher rating of 7.57 and has made 15 saves this season. Now that's one mean goalkeeper if you ask me.
Let's gaze at the players, shall we? It is tempting to pick Deportivo Riestra with Jonathan Herrera in the ranks. He’s got a sizzling 7.5 rating with 3 goals this season which is quite impressive. Pablo Monje and Alan Barrionuevo, each with a 7.00 rating, help to maintain the equilibrium in Riestra's team.
Independiente, on the contrary, has Santiago Montiel leading the charge with a 7.63 rating and just one goal. His partner in play, Santiago Salle, carries a 7.60 rating but no goals. Iván Marcone, who's got the third highest player rating for Independiente, at 7.35, seems more focused on passing than scoring.
In terms of regular season records, Deportivo Riestra has 7 wins under its belt versus Independiente's 3. But as we know, past performance isn't always a great predictor of future results.
In Riestra's recent matches, they've proven they can snag a win when they beat Huracán 1-0. There was also a drawfest of a game against Newell's Old Boys. Then again, Independiente doesn’t have a single win in their recent matches, all ending in draws! A win would be as refreshing as lemon sorbet on a hot day... they must be wishing!
After analyzing all these droplets of wisdom, my magic ball tells me that Deportivo Riestra will have a happy day. With their top-performing goalie, sharp players and win-drawn-lose ratio, they seem quite capable of stamping their mark.
Albert’s Prediction: Deportivo Riestra by 1