🔮 AI takes on Paul the Octopus: who wins tomorrow? The predictions 🐙

On Monday, June 16, Group A takes the field with Palmeiras–Porto, followed by Botafogo–Seattle Sounders in Group B. Group D instead offers the clash Chelsea–LAFC in Atlanta. Three matches, three different stories and predictions to kick off a fiery week in the tournament.

Do you remember Paul the Octopus that drove German fans crazy during the 2010 World Cup? Well, this time we have tried to test Artificial Intelligence. The challenge begins!

Palmeiras, solid and experienced in South American football, can trouble Porto thanks to high pressing and counterattacks. The Portuguese have quality, but they can suffer from the rhythm and physicality of the Brazilians.

PALMEIRAS: (3-4-3): Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Bruno Fuchs; Allan, Rios, Moreno, Piquerez; Estevão, Lopez, Paulinho. Coach. Abel Ferreira.

PORTO (3-4-2-1): Diogo Costa; Perez, Zé Pedro, Marcano; João Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Francisco Moura; Rodrigo Mora, Pepê; Aghehowa. Coach. Anselmi.

The Brazilian team has more technical quality and a more organized offensive phase. The Sounders rely on physical play and the support of the public, but they could suffer on the flanks.

BOTAFOGO (4-2-3-1): John Victor; Vitinho, Jair Cunha, David Ricardo, Alex Telles; Marlon Freitas, Gregore; Artur, Igor Jesus, Rodriguez; Mastriani. Coach. Paiva.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS (4-2-3-1): Frei; A. Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Nouhou; C. Roldan, Vargas; de la Vega, Rusnak, Kent; Ferreira. Coach. Schmetzer.

The Blues boast a deeper and more international squad. LAFC has good elements, but they risk struggling with the rhythm and technique of the English midfield.

CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, E. Fernandez; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Nkunku. Coach. Maresca

LOS ANGELES FC (4-3-3): Lloris; Palencia, Segura, Long, Hollingshead; Delgado, Igor Jesus, Tillman; Ordaz, Ebobisse, Bouanga. Coach. Cherundulo

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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