Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Boca Juniors by 1Ah, the classic South American scuffle, Newell's Old Boys versus Boca Juniors. Always a spicy encounter, especially considering their past matchups. Boca Juniors came out as victors in both the recent clashes, eerily setting up the pattern of past alignment with future outcomes. Or at least that's what my Grandma used to tell me, and she won two Bingo tournaments in her day.
Let's talk about goalies for a sec. Each team has a human wall on their side. Agustín Marchesín of Boca Juniors, with his formidable rating of 7.43 and 10 saves this season, would even give the Berlin Wall a run for its money. On the flip side, our man Keylor Navas from the Old Boys isn't too far behind, racking up a respectable 7.40 rating and 9 saves. So, prepare for some saves galore this Sunday, folks.
Now, onto the headliners. Boca Juniors, undoubtedly, has their standout player Milton Giménez. The man is an absolute party starter with his 7.87 rating, 4 goals, and 5 shots on target. Impressive enough to make anyone consider soccer as a legit cardio workout. And let's not forget Lautaro Blanco with his 7.47 rating and a sleek 79.3% accurate pass rate, making him the team's chief string-puller.
Newell's Old Boys' top dogs are Éver Banega with a 7.70 rating and a sharp 91.1% accurate pass rate, showing off his ability to distribute like a well-oiled machine. Alongside him, Mateo Silvetti stands out with a 7.50 rating and has been on a goal-scoring streak — two in the last month. Too bad it's soccer and not a math test, else this kid would have an A+.
Season records? Boca Juniors stands mighty with 7 wins, 2 draws, and a mere single loss. They've turned the field into their playground recent games, bulldozing through opponents. Newell's, on the other hand, hasn't been as lucky this season. With only 2 wins, 2 draws, and a laundry list of 6 losses, they'd probably want to call it a mulligan.
But, hey, we all know that the sport doesn't always abide by stats and logic. It's a game where miracles happen. However, this likely won't be one of those times. If I were a betting man - and I’m not because my wife says I’d probably lose our house - I'd be placing my chips on the Boca Juniors' side. But who knows how the ball bounces, eh?
Alright then, time for the big reveal. Drumroll please.
Albert’s Prediction: Boca Juniors by 1