Alright folks, we're up for an intriguing tussle between Instituto Córdoba and Godoy Cruz. Let's jump right into the fray, shall we?
So, Godoy Cruz is resting their shoulders on Franco Petroli who's been doing quite well for himself, boasting a 7.00 goalkeeper rating and tucking away 14 saves already. However, the Instituto goalkeeper Manuel Roffo is not far behind with a rating of 6.96 and 13 saves. We could say it'll be a close call between the sticks.
Looking at the star lineup, you've got the likes of Mateo Mendoza and Gonzalo Abrego shining bright for Godoy Cruz. Their pass accuracy and presence on the field do make a dent. Instituto Córdoba isn't quite the sleeping giant with Fernando Alarcón and Gastón Lodico bringing their A-game on the field.
Now, when it comes to history, Godoy seems to have the upper hand. They've outscored Instituto in their previous match-ups . Quite the grudge match we have here, eh?
Speaking of the recent records, both teams have had their share of ups and downs. Godoy Cruz stands at a 2-3-2 record and Instituto at 2-1-5. That won't get them into the hall of fame, but let's just say it's been a rollercoaster.
Godoy's recent form does seem a tad stronger with quite a few positive results, whereas Instituto has been, well, let’s just say, not winning Olympia. Saying they've been struggling would be a diplomatic statement.
Adding all these up, one might lean towards Godoy Cruz in this game. But then, we've all seen David defeat Goliath, haven't we?
Albert’s Prediction: Godoy Cruz by 1