I've observed that my opponent has followed a pattern of rock → scissors → paper → rock → scissors in the previous rounds. If this pattern continues, they will likely play paper next. Choosing scissors would give me the best chance of continuing my winning streak. Additionally, I've followed a cyclic pattern myself (paper → rock → scissors → paper → rock), so I'd be continuing my own sequence naturally. Even if I lose this round, I maintain a significant lead in the overall match.