Looking at the goalkeepers, Hugo Lloris for Los Angeles FC holds a 7.17 rating with 14 saves, complemented by Thomas Hasal at 6.40 rating with 4 saves. Over yonder, Roman Bürki stands guard for Saint Louis City SC with a commendable rating of 7.50 and 23 saves under his belt.
Turning to field players, the Saint Louis City SC gang boasts prowess with Cedric Teuchert leading the charge at a 7.78 rating with 4 goals and 8 shots on goal. He’s given strong support by Eduard Löwen and Marcel Hartel with ratings of 7.52 and 7.40 respectively, showcasing their potential to shake up the game.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, shouldn't be written off, with Cristian Olivera leading the pack, flaunting a 7.50 rating, and David Martinez and Mateusz Bogusz hot on his heels with 7.33 ratings each. Martinez, with 2 goals under his belt, definitely turns up the heat on the field, while Bogusz provides solid backing with one scored goal.
A stroll down memory lane of past match-ups depicts a fascinating picture. The folks from LA have bested Saint Louis city not just once, but twice in their previous three encounters and even battled them to a draw in the one remaining.
Looking at this season’s performance, Los Angeles FC has been dominating with a record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Saint Louis City SC, while they've had a decent run with 7 wins, the 13 draws and 11 losses show they've been inconsistent this season.
Reflecting on the recent results, Saint Louis City SC delivers a mixed bag with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Los Angeles FC’s recent performance is a seesaw of highs and lows, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Taking into account all the evidence at hand, I'd wager my last doughnut that Los Angeles FC will continue their trend of besting Saint Louis City on the field.
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles FC by 2