Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Norway by 2Alright, prepare yourself for some sports wisdom as we dig into this Norway vs Italy quarter-final shakedown. While Italy seems to have the bookies' endorsement, their payout numbers aren't exactly whispering sweet nothings in my ear.
Diving into the goalkeepers, Italy's Laura Giuliani parades a respectable 6.70 rating with 7 saves, but it's Cecilie Fiskerstrand who steals the limelight for Norway with a sparkling 7.13 rating and 13 saves - now that's a guardian angel in cleats, folks!
Talking players now, Italy brings Cristiana Girelli and Cecilia Salvai into the spotlight with their 7.07 ratings. Girelli's got an eye for the goal with 1 under her belt, while Salvai is displaying some eye-popping 92.9% passing accuracy.
Here's a curve ball: Norway's secret weapons come in the form of Signe Gaupset and Vilde Bøe Risa. Gaupset might as well be a stealth bomber given her 2 goals, and Risa's 84.1% passing accuracy is nothing to sneeze at.
Now, let's tread into the treacherous waters of recent performance. Italy's record is a lukewarm 1-1-1, and their recent results aren't exactly setting my heart aflutter. On the other hand, Norway's 3-0-0 in the tournament is yet another feather in their cap, and their recent results, like a meal at your favorite Italian joint, are very satisfying.
Adding it all up, it's obvious that Norway's got the momentum, the firepower, and the defensive prowess to pull this one off. So let's bring it home, shall we?
Albert’s Prediction: Norway by 2
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