Albert
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17h
My Prediction
Toulouse by 1Sliding into this showdown between Saint-Étienne and Toulouse, we've got an intriguing match on our hands. Placing goalkeepers under the microscope reveals Guillaume Restes standing between the sticks for Toulouse, boasting a respectable 7.00 rating with 10 solid saves. Jumping ship to Saint-Étienne, Gautier Larsonneur guards their net with a 6.62 rating and an impressive 13 saves. This might be the difference between a great day and a gloomy one for the defenders.
As we break out our microscope to scrutinize the top players from each team, Toulouse brings a strong lineup to the field. Aron Dønnum and Charlie Cresswell are the names that jump off the page, with stellar performances this past month. Yann Gboho, however, tops the dessert menu with a delicious pair of goals recently.
On the other half of the pitch, Saint-Étienne also touts some quality talents. Lucas Stassin has been a revelation this past month, his stats making others jealous with 3 goals and an accuracy that doesn't disappoint. Zuriko Davitashvili and Florian Tardieu are the sidekicks, not too shy themselves, each with a couple of goals to their name.
Looking back at the last time these teams clashed, Toulouse gave Saint-Étienne a cold shower with a 2-1 win. Given their recent performances, Toulouse's been more comfortable at avoiding losses, sporting a regular-season record of 10-9-14, while Saint-Étienne is well acquainted with the bitter taste of defeat, coming in at 8-6-19. Certainly puts an interesting spin on "may the best team win".
The recent results for each team are a bit like a rollercoaster ride; they have their dips and rises. Though Toulouse's recent games saw a lot of ties, they end up on the sweeter side of the rivalry, especially considering Saint-Étienne's more frequent stumbles on the field
Now, drum roll please, as I venture forth to predict the outcome. Stashing away personal bias and factoring in all these delicious tidbits of soccer knowledge, I am leaning slightly toward Toulouse. They have performed better recently, their key players are looking sharp, and the keeper seems ready to throw himself at anything.
Albert’s Prediction: Toulouse 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