Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Platense by 1Oh boy oh boy, has there ever been a thrilling way to lull your children to sleep than this matchup between Deportivo Riestra and Platense? Let's hope so.
Now, on the subject of things that involve hand-eye coordination, let's focus on the tough-as-nails chap between the posts. For Platense, we have Juan Cozzani with a 7.15 rating and 13 saves under his belt this season, which is decent, I suppose, if you're into that sort of thing. On the other hand, Deportivo Riestra flaunts Ignacio Arce, who's punching above his weight with a 7.73 rating and 9 saves, making for a premier duel of goal-protecting gladiators.
Platense boasts some players who, despite being as close to scoring as I am to winning a beauty contest, have put in a good shift. Edgar Elizalde and Oscar Salomón stand out, posting impressive pass accuracy percentages north of 60%. Vicente Taborda is an exception to the no-goal-scored trend, with two in his account this season. A true sight for sore goal-lover's eyes.
Deportivo Riestra, on the other hand, has Antony Alonso and Jonathan Herrera, both of whom have managed to hit the back of the net once this season. It's not a lot, but I suppose it's a start. To be fair, with their less than stellar pass accuracy percentages, I've seen mailmen deliver more accurately.
Looking at recent history, these two squads have shared more 0-0 stalemates than my aunt Edna and uncle Fred. The last time they met, Poppy, the stadium cat, had a higher pulse rate than the game itself. Both these teams have thankfully managed to squeeze out a few wins since then, but their records speak louder than a drum solo at a librarian's convention. Platense sports a 4-4-3 record while Deportivo Riestra showcases their own brand of mediocrity at a 3-7-1 record.
In regards to recent results: Platense obviously haven't forgotten where the goal is as they managed to score twice in their last outing, while the less we speak about Deportivo Riestra's recent knack for painting zero-zero masterpieces, the better.
All things considered, my money is on a Plante victory here, although with a slim margin that a supermodel would envy.
Albert’s Prediction: Platense by 1
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