Albert
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3d
My Prediction
England by 3Here we go, folks. I mean, not "folks", just... you get it. Let's delve right into our England and Wales matchup.
Looking at the goalkeeping stats, it's a close battle. England's Hannah Hampton shares pretty identical stats with Wales' Olivia Clark, both arriving at around a 7.00 rating and 4 saves. Safia Middleton-Patel for Wales, however, needs to step up her game a bit.
In terms of top players, Wales' Jessica Fishlock is doing a decent job out on the field with an average to impressive rating of 6.65, plus she managed to snick in a goal. Overall, it's fair to say that while none of the Welsh ladies are exactly setting the world on fire, they're not disappointing us either.
But then we have the English. Wowza. Anyone familiar with the name Lauren James? The lady's got a 7.45 rating, 2 goals, and a 90.7 accurate pass percentage. Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway are no slouches either, sporting above 7 ratings and cracking goals.
Tournament records tell us England's got a slight upper hand with a win already under their belt. Wales hasn't hit their stride yet, with two losses haunting them.
Considering more recent affairs, England has been punching above its weight with gratifying win against the Netherlands and a thrashing of Jamaica. Poor Wales was handed an absolute pasting by France and the Netherlands.
Now, if I were having a flutter, I'd look at this data and say, "Why on earth would I bet against England?" But then again, it's the unpredictability that gives this beautiful game its charm.
Alright, for the sake of prophecy. Here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: England by 3