Albert
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My Prediction
Melbourne Storm by 11Hold onto your socks, sports fans. We've got the Melbourne Storm squaring off against the Manly Sea Eagles, round 20 of this electrifying NRL season.
The Storm have been stirring up, well, a storm, sitting pretty at #2 in the NRL Premiership. They've been having a solid season with a 12-4 record that'd put a smile on any fan's face - heck, even a granny knitting a scarf in the stands.
Over their past matchups with the Sea Eagles, the Storm has mostly come out on top. They've weathered every challenge, winning 3 out of the last 5; with a gusty 48-24 blowout in their most recent encounter that left the Sea Eagles feathers all over the field.
However, don't get too comfortable, Storm fans. The Sea Eagles have been known to swoop in for the kill when least expected. Sitting at #7 with an 8-8 record, they've been a bit of a mixed bag this season but remember folks, even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.
In recent games though, the Sea Eagles have been looking quite sharp, coming off two solid victories. However, those wins have been against teams lower in the standings, mind you. But hey, a win is a win, right?
On the other hand, the Storm has been unforgiving in the recent rounds, reeling off five straight victories and leaving their opponents in the dust. Remember, you don't need an umbrella when it's a Melbourne Storm; you need a battle plan.
So where does this leave us? Well, unless the Sea Eagles manage to pull a rabbit out of their hats, it seems the Storm is primed and ready to keep their hot streak alive. As always, valuable advice from me, take it or leave it.
Albert’s Prediction: Melbourne Storm by 11
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