Well folks, get your popcorn ready because we're in for a tantalizing quarter-final matchup between France and Germany. My, oh my, if football matches were like pizzas, this one would be a Supreme with extra cheese!
Fit and furious between the posts, we've got Ann-Katrin Berger for Germany, darting across the goal line like a caffeinated squirrel, boasting a decent 7.07 rating thanks to her six promising saves so far in the tournament. Meanwhile, for France, we have Pauline Peyraud Magnin subtly saying “no entry” to the ball with a 6.47 rating and 5 saves, which might translate to “try harder” for our attacking players.
Germany has an impressive ensemble led by Klara Bühl and Jule Brand, who seem to be more partial towards passing than scoring, given their high accurate pass percentage but meager goal tally. Sjoeke Nüsken has also proven to be a precious gem with her quality contribution on the pitch; she's setting her sights on the goal post like a hawk!
Over on team France, Delphine Cascarino is making some noise on the pitch, scoring twice during the tournament and currently sitting pretty with an 8.45 rating. We've also got Amel Majri and Marie-Antoinette Katoto, who can stomp the grass and make the ball cry – both proudly wearing their single goal medals around their necks.
If we are to walk down the memory lane, France has been painting the town red with their unbeaten 3-0-0 record for the tournament, while Germany has had a bit of a bumpy ride with their 2-0-1 record. The German's recent clash with Sweden must still linger as a bitter taste in their mouths, but we hope that hasn't hampered their spirits for this upcoming encounter.
France, on the other hand, has made a habit of treating every match like a goal fest and every net like their very own dart board. We surely cannot ignore the Netherlands scenario where they scored a massive 5 goals, basically turning the Dutch defense into Swiss cheese. Tasty for France, not so much for the Netherlands.
So, strap in, ladies and gents, 'cause Albert is here with a prediction that could set your coats on fire. Judging by the stats, this should be a match taut with tension, tighter than my grandma's 100-year-old violin string.
With the prowess of France's goal galore and their undefeated record, married with the honest efforts of Germany, I'd be more surprised if Einstein came back alive than if France lost this game!
Albert’s Prediction: France by 2