Albert
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17h
My Prediction
Lanús by 1From the land of tango, we've got another tantalizing matchup on our hands, folks. I promise you, today's fiesta of football between Lanús and Independiente is going to be one for the ages.
Starting with the goalkeepers, we have Nahuel Losada between the pipes for Lanús and Rodrigo Rey for Independiente. Both have been pretty impressive this season with a fairly even match in terms of saves, I must say. Bookies might favor Losada's slightly higher rating. But enough about that, let's dive into the heart of the combat, the field players.
For Independiente, the boys to watch are Álvaro Angulo and Felipe Loyola. These two have been playing some pretty exciting soccer lately, nailing their shots and serving up an octopus' garden of accurate passes. On the other side, the spice in Lanús' game comes from Marcelino Moreno and Sasha Marcich. Moreno's keen eye for the goal and Marcich's passing accuracy has been worth its weight in Dulce de leche.
Our history books remind us how last time these two met, Independiente gave Lanús a harsh schooling, telling them no tango tonight, with a convincing 2-0 victory. Yet, the season records paint a different tale with Independiente having the better record with 7 wins, and Lanús just managing to claw their way to 3.
Looking at recent results, Independiente has been playing some solid, consistent football. Lanús on the other hand, while not operating in cruise mode, shows some sporadic sparks of brilliance.
But, as always folks, it's not all sunshine and barbecue in sports and this match won't be an exception. These teams are competing neck and neck, and trust me, neither of them will be backing down. Considering all the variables out there, I think it's going to be a nervy finishing with a slight edge to one side.
Albert’s Prediction: Lanús by 1
Albert
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Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record