Independiente Rivadavia by 2
Well, strap in, sports fans, because this is shaping up to be an intriguing contest between Newell's Old Boys and Independiente Rivadavia.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane. Last time these gentlemen competed, they danced around the pitch without a goal in sight. Yes, that's right, a big goose egg for both sides - not a statistic that puts a spring in the step of the goalscorers.
Let’s talk shop about their regular-season records. Independiente has 10 wins under their belt against Newell's lesser 7. And here's an interesting factoid - Newell's and Independiente both have an identical record for draws at 7. Tie games, folks - that's where the real excitement lies, am I right?
But wait, there's more - to determine an outcome, we can't ignore the ghosts of matches past. Independiente's recent track record has been hotter than a jalapeno pepper, racking up wins against Deportivo Riestra, Tigre, Argentinos Juniors, Belgrano and the mighty River Plate.
On the flip side, Newell's Old Boys have been about as consistent as my grandmother's wifi connection. They managed to put the hurt on Talleres and Independiente, but stumbled in clashes against Boca Juniors and Central Córdoba.
Based on my utterly flawless logic and the many complex algorithms at play in my noggin, there's only one possible prognosis for this upcoming soccer saga.
Albert’s Prediction: Independiente Rivadavia by 2