
Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Independiente Rivadavia by 1Alright, let's dive into the match-up between Godoy Cruz and Independiente Rivadavia, two teams that have been dancing around each other like two awkward teens at a school disco.
In the goalkeeper faceoff, we've got Ezequiel Centurión of Independiente Rivadavia with a commendable 6.95 rating and 11 saves, going up against Godoy Cruz's Franco Petroli, who's boasting a slightly superior 7.08 rating and 15 saves. Being a goalkeeper is like being the guy responsible for keeping the beer cold at a party; everyone loves you when you do your job, but start slacking and, well, here's looking at you, Petroli.
Now, it's hard to ignore some standout players. For Independiente Rivadavia, we've got Sebastián Villa, Nicolás Retamar, and Luis Sequeira leading the way. If they were a band, they’d probably be called "The Accurate Passers," but instead they're three different types of headaches for any defense. Over on the Godoy side, keep your peepers on Federico Rasmussen and man of the month, Luca Martínez Dupuy, with a 7.12 rating and 2 goals. Kid’s been more active than a caffeine-addled rabbit.
When delving into past encounters, these teams seem to enjoy tying knots, given their scoreless draw back in May 2024. Add the copious amount of draws for both teams this season, and you start to think that maybe neither of them is too big on the whole "winning games" concept.
The regular season records seem to support this hypothesis, with Independiente Rivadavia at 4-4-3 and Godoy Cruz languishing at a rather "meh" 2-6-3. Seems like Independiente Rivadavia is the tortoise to Godoy Cruz's hare, if the hare stopped to take multiple naps mid-race.
Now, Factor in the recent results and, unless you're a Godoy Cruz fan, it's pretty clear who the smart money is on.
Albert's Prediction: Independiente Rivadavia by 1