Canucks4Ever
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Cup predictions (early as per Regs)
Guildford v Rinos SC
Would be surprised to see Guildford slip up vs a team well below them in their own division irrespective of any recent slight dips in form.
Tigers/Rinos v North Delta
I said it earlier and I will stand by it: I would take any of the top 3 in Div 1 to beat Rinos prem. Given Delta's success in Provincials last season they are no strangers to knock out competitions and with their eagerness to prove that they belong in the top flight of the VMSL I'll take them to win comfortably.
Westside v Inter
The reverse fixture from last season when Inter cruised to a 5-0. Westside are in better form at the moment this season compared to last and will get to host the match this year. Still though, now that Inter are safely looking up the table towards a Provincial spot (as opposed to behind them at a relegation battle) I fancy them to have the quality to see off their lower division opponents.
South Delta v EDC
Two teams having very different seasons. SD are the surprise new boys punching above their weight in Div 1, while Chile-the defending Provincial Champions-are being threatened by a relegation fight in Premier in a season that has struggled to get out of first gear. South Delta are very difficult to break down and have already proven that they should not be taken lightly with 3 wins and a draw vs the top 5 in Div 1, plus they will be at home in Tsawwassen. I think there are decent odds on an upset here, that being said a loss in the first round to a team from a lower division (newly promoted to boot) for the Provincial champions is surely unfathomable. If the upset were to occur, it would certainly turn a dissapointing season for EDC into an impending disaster with a relegation batlle on the horizon. I'll take the Chilean's to get their season back on track with a cup win en route to top flight survival.
Columbus v Hibs
There's usually an upset somewhere in the bracket and though I am tempted to give it to South Delta (no I do not consider ND over Rinos to be an "upset"), I will call it here instead. Truth be told I would be more comfortable making this prediction when Columbus were in blistering form back in the fall, but I am going out on a limb and saying the Italians will be the surprise of the first round. Richmond are likely safe from the drop and are in decent form (.500 over their last 7 games), but Columbus will be hungry to prove that their relegation was an aberration and looking to demonstrate they can still compete at the highest level.
Croatia v Bingers
Bingers are wily veterens and remain near the top of Div 1, very much in the promotion race at present. Their form has cooled of late however, since the begining of the season and with two very tough matches coming in the weeks ahead of the cup they could well fall back a bit if they cannot get the results. I will expect Croatis to show their premier pedigree and take care of business against the plucky Army.
Tbh these predictions could be out the window by Monday hahaha.......
Guildford v Rinos SC
Would be surprised to see Guildford slip up vs a team well below them in their own division irrespective of any recent slight dips in form.
Tigers/Rinos v North Delta
I said it earlier and I will stand by it: I would take any of the top 3 in Div 1 to beat Rinos prem. Given Delta's success in Provincials last season they are no strangers to knock out competitions and with their eagerness to prove that they belong in the top flight of the VMSL I'll take them to win comfortably.
Westside v Inter
The reverse fixture from last season when Inter cruised to a 5-0. Westside are in better form at the moment this season compared to last and will get to host the match this year. Still though, now that Inter are safely looking up the table towards a Provincial spot (as opposed to behind them at a relegation battle) I fancy them to have the quality to see off their lower division opponents.
South Delta v EDC
Two teams having very different seasons. SD are the surprise new boys punching above their weight in Div 1, while Chile-the defending Provincial Champions-are being threatened by a relegation fight in Premier in a season that has struggled to get out of first gear. South Delta are very difficult to break down and have already proven that they should not be taken lightly with 3 wins and a draw vs the top 5 in Div 1, plus they will be at home in Tsawwassen. I think there are decent odds on an upset here, that being said a loss in the first round to a team from a lower division (newly promoted to boot) for the Provincial champions is surely unfathomable. If the upset were to occur, it would certainly turn a dissapointing season for EDC into an impending disaster with a relegation batlle on the horizon. I'll take the Chilean's to get their season back on track with a cup win en route to top flight survival.
Columbus v Hibs
There's usually an upset somewhere in the bracket and though I am tempted to give it to South Delta (no I do not consider ND over Rinos to be an "upset"), I will call it here instead. Truth be told I would be more comfortable making this prediction when Columbus were in blistering form back in the fall, but I am going out on a limb and saying the Italians will be the surprise of the first round. Richmond are likely safe from the drop and are in decent form (.500 over their last 7 games), but Columbus will be hungry to prove that their relegation was an aberration and looking to demonstrate they can still compete at the highest level.
Croatia v Bingers
Bingers are wily veterens and remain near the top of Div 1, very much in the promotion race at present. Their form has cooled of late however, since the begining of the season and with two very tough matches coming in the weeks ahead of the cup they could well fall back a bit if they cannot get the results. I will expect Croatis to show their premier pedigree and take care of business against the plucky Army.
Tbh these predictions could be out the window by Monday hahaha.......
