🔮 AI predicts second round like World Cup octopus, forecasts 🐙 | OneFootball

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

Do you remember Paul the Octopus, who drove German fans crazy during the 2010 World Cup? This time, we tried to put Artificial Intelligence to the test. What do you think? Share your predictions and start the challenge!

Palmeiras vs Porto (MetLife Stadium, 00:00 - Italian time)

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Draw or narrow Palmeiras win (1-1 or 2-1).

Palmeiras, solid and experienced in South American football, can worry Porto thanks to their high pressing and counter-attacks. The Portuguese have quality, but they may struggle with the Brazilian rhythm and physicality.

👀 PROBABLE FORMATIONS

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.

Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders (Lumen Field, 04:00 - Italian time)

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Botafogo win (2-1)

The Brazilian team has more technical quality and a more organized attacking phase. The Sounders rely on physical play and the support of the crowd, but they may struggle on the flanks.

👀 PROBABLE FORMATIONS

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.

Chelsea vs LAFC (Atlanta, 21:00 - Italian time)

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Chelsea win (2-0)

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

👀 PROBABLE FORMATIONS

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

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