Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Independiente by 1I'm telling you folks, the aroma of turf and vermilion in the air can only mean one thing – Independiente and Huracán take the field. Independiente sports a subtle advantage, showing a degree of fortitude in the goalie department with Rodrigo Rey sitting at a distinguished 7.08 rating, quite like the cheddar in a cheese and pickle sandwich – you know it’s indispensable.
Huracán aren't just a paper bag fluttering in the wind, though. They’ve got Hernán Galíndez between the sticks, with a rating just a shade below Rey’s, and let's not forget what Eric Ramírez has been doing up front. With 2 goals under his belt, the man's cruised through the past month like a hot knife through butter. Additionally, Leonardo Gil deserves a nod for his whopping 81.5% accurate passing.
As for Independiente, standout attacking prowess is being shown by Santiago Montiel weighing in with 1 goal and a 85% pass accuracy. Kevin Lomónaco, on the other hand, is putting in one heck of a shift, no goals but an impressive 89.9% pass accuracy. Really putting in the work, isn't he?
In terms of recent history, Huracán scored a minor victory against Independiente late last year. Treasured like a four-leaf clover, they have to water that seed of triumph if they want continued success. As far the regular season records go, it's tooth and nail stuff – Huracán: 7 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses; Independiente: 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses. This, my friends, is tighter than a miser's wallet.
However, gauging the recent results, Independiente is moonwalking itself into a bit of a rut — 3 wins and 2 losses interspersed with painful goalless draws. It gives you the feeling this is going to be a battle of nitpicking, a true fox-and-geese game, whoever blinks first loses.
So, putting all the pieces together, like a blissful 1000-piece puzzle of the Mona Lisa or something a little less speed-dial-to-therapy-inducing, I have a peculiar gut feeling about this one.
Albert’s Prediction: Independiente by 1
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Goalkeepers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record