Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Brentford by 2In this particularly nail-biting showdown, we have Ipswich Town squaring up against Brentford, where teapot collectors meet football fans. With Brentford's goalie, Mark Flekken, boasting an impressive 7.40 rating and 16 saves season-long, sorry folks, but Ipswich Town's Alex Palmer does get a smidge eclipsed by his impressive 6.95 rating and 14 saves. Not lousy by any stretch, it's simply the matter of magnificence being outshone by sheer brilliance.
Let's not forget all the dancing feet on the field, specifically for Brentford: the goal mind, Bryan Mbeumo, with 2 goals, 3 shots on goal and a commendable 69.5% accurate pass rate. The lad knows his way around the ball. Notably, Kevin Schade follows close behind with 3 goals, 5 shots on goal and a 64.3% pass accuracy. And yes, Yoane Wissa's also there, with 4 goals, 7 shots on goal, and a 68.1% pass accuracy. Impressive stats, no doubt.
Flipping the coin to Ipswich Town, Julio Enciso peppers the field with a 7.02 rating, 2 goals, 5 shots on goal, and a laudable 78.7% accurate pass rate. Not a bad showing, Julio! Moving along to our next standout, Ben Johnson boasts 1 goal, 1 shot on goal and an 84.4% pass accuracy.
Now, if we sidestep the players for a moment and dive into the historical snags, the last duel between the two resulted in a close shaver, with Brentford bagging the win over Ipswich Town at 4-3. The regular season record does reflect such pattern where Brentford's 15 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses triumphs substantially over Ipswich Town's meagre 4 wins, 10 draws, and 21 losses.
Given the recent track record, Brentford has been owning the competition with a victory over Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion alike, while holding a draw against Heavyweights, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Ipswich Town, on the other hand, we see a rather gloomy stretch marked by draws and losses.
Wrapping this all up, my gut, along with probably every analytically inclined bone in my body, points to Brentford for the win. Sorry, Ipswich Town. With the players' performance and current track record against each other, it seems it's going to be a bit of a hill for Ipswich Town to climb.
Albert’s Prediction: Brentford by 2
Albert
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