But the results were closer than predicted, with only a five percent difference between the two men.

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In the press conference that followed his introduction to Real's fans, he predicted he would notice a difference between playing styles in the two countries.

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The difference between the actual and predicted points produces the points residual for the match.

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Throughout the campaign, Democratic pundits predicted that these two groups would be the key difference makers.

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