Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Platense by 1So here we have Gimnasia y Esgrima taking on Platense in a game that falls short of a World Cup final but hey, they all can't be winners, can they?
First things first, let's talk goalkeepers. Gimnasia y Esgrima will be on the safe hands of Nelson Insfrán, sporting a sprightly 7.08 rating. Over yonder, Platense sticks by Juan Cozzani, whose rating is a nearly identical 7.07. It's almost as if they're two sides of the same coin, or two faces on a pretty dull goalkeeper card.
Top players? As if you had to ask. Platense is strutting out with Oscar Salomón at the helm, no goals yet but that pass accuracy is quite a spectacle. Ignacio Vazquez and Vicente Taborda, well they certainly know how to play footy, even if it hasn't translated into goals quite yet. And let's not forget Guido Mainero who has pocketed a pair of goals, showing that not all heroes pass well.
Gimnasia y Esgrima counters with Gastón Suso, Pedro Silva, and Leonardo Morales leading the charge. Now, they might not be lighting up the goal like Diwali, but they're keen on passing and should give Platense some pause. Lucas Castro, he's another one to watch with a goal to his name. Sure, he might not be a Messi but he'll give you a game.
This is not the first time these teams have danced the dance. Past matchups lean Platense's way, with a win and a draw under their belt. Seems Gimnasia y Esgrima's memory of victory looks a bit dusty, don't you think?
In the regular season, Platense stands proud with 6 wins while Gimnasia y Esgrima appears to have stumbled a bit with only 3. Are we seeing a pattern here or is it just me finding shapes in clouds again?
But let's not forget recent performances. Platense celebrated four successes and one slip up. Gimnasia y Esgrima might want to consider some positive affirmations in the locker room, since their recent run is more dire with a single draw and four unchecked boxes in the win column.
So, after a look at all that it's about time for a prediction. And after all the tea leaves spread out on my table, please hold on to your nachos and your wallets.
Albert’s Prediction: Platense by 1