Digging into the Teams
First, I started by just getting a feel for both teams. I checdekked out their recent records. I wanted to know how they've been playing lately, you know, are they on a winning streak or have they been struggling?

Then I looked at their offensive and defensive stats. Simple stuff. Like, how many points do they usually score? How good are they at stopping the other team from scoring? You get the basic picture here, nothing too complicated.
Checking for Injuries
Next, I tried to see if there were any major injuries on either side. This can really affect a game, right? If a star player is out, that's a big deal. I scrolled through some sports news sites and team pages to get the latest scoop.
What are the experts saying
Of course, I checked out what some of the "experts" were predicting. I mean, they get paid to do this, so I figured I'd see what they thought. I read a few different prediction articles and analyses. Just to get a general idea, you know.
My Personal thoughts
- It has got a good idea about the game.
- Considered my reaserch and made a guess.
- Felt a bit better about putting a bit on the match.
After all that, I formed my own opinion. I mean, it's still just a guess, but it's an informed guess! I considered everything I'd found, weighed it all up, and had a final look.