Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Chunichi Dragons by 2Allow me to roll some fresh sushi on the plate - we're embarking on an epic Nippon Professional Baseball journey: Tokyo Yakult Swallows flying to the dragon's den to face the Chunichi Dragons. We've seen the Swallows swoop down and pluck a couple victories from the jaws of the Dragons in recent match-ups, but the Dragons have managed some fiery comebacks, making these battles a delectable mix of sake and wasabi - hot and confusing.
Looking back, you can see the scales of past games tipping slightly more towards the Dragons, but past triumphs are like yesterday's sushi - doesn't tell you much about the freshness of today's catch. The Swallows have been a bit like a Sumo wrestler on a celery diet - a disappointing 12-19 record makes the mountain they need to climb seem like Mount Fuji. The Dragons, on the other hand, are sitting a bit more comfortably with a 15-18 record, like a bonsai tree in a Zen garden.
The Swallows' wings seem a bit heavy at the moment, with a recent loss against the Dragons, and a mix of wins and defeats against Erik Barnes and Hiroshima Carp. Meanwhile, the Dragons have faced the ferocious Hanshin Tigers and crawled from under the Yokohama DeNA BayStars' shadow, honing their claws and showing some teeth despite a couple of losses.
The Swallows are like karaoke singers in a rock concert when landing into the den of the Dragons. Don't be swayed by the sweet song of a higher payout - the Dragons look ready to turn this match into a culinary spectacle with a sushi as the main dish.
Albert’s Prediction: Chunichi Dragons by 2