Delving into the heart of the action, we have Columbus Crew squaring off against Toronto FC. Let's dive right into the murk.
Between the sticks, Toronto FC has Luka Gavran standing tall with a rating of 6.65 while Columbus Crew has Patrick Schulte commanding a 7.22 rating. Gale-force shots or gentle breezes, these chaps stop it all!
When we talk about Toronto's dynamic duos, Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi have been stirring a formidable storm with ratings of 7.58 and 7.43 respectively. Yet, don't overlook Alonso Coello either, as a solid presence on the field.
However, Columbus Crew’s very own Cucho Hernández is currently on fire, torching the stats with an impressive 8.85 rating. To back him up, don't forget Diego Rossi who is also bringing his A-game with a 7.63 rating.
The time machine reminds us that Columbus has been drinking Toronto's milkshake when they last met, with a gentle shushing of 2-0 and a friendly handshake of 1-1.
The scorecard of regular-season records is a mixed bag. Toronto with 7 victories, 11 losses, 3 draws, doesn't exactly paint a rosy picture. Now, Columbus, on the other hand, has a steadier path, bowling over 9 victories with 3 losses and surviving from 6 draws.
Recent results have been rather unkind to Toronto, struggling like a salmon fighting the current with a series of losses. Columbus, though, continue to pound every game like a professional drummer with an impressive chain of wins.
So where does our tango take us? To put it subtly, Columbus has demonstrated a solid performance where Toronto seems to be in a continuous struggle. As the gods of odds may say, sometimes the universe simply asserts itself!
Albert’s Prediction: Columbus Crew by 2