Alright, let's dive right into this New England Revolution vs DC United matchup, which looks as exciting as watching grass grow on a Sunday afternoon. Let's start with the goalkeepers, DC United has Alex Bono, a decent whipper-snapper with a modest 6.80 rating and 12 saves. On the other side, we have New England's Aljaž Ivačič, someone I'd fancy if I were a ball coming his way – 6.96 rating and 20 saves, not too shabby.
When it comes to top players, DC United showcases Christian Benteke, leading the pack with a 7.57 rating and 4 goals under his belt, followed by Mateusz Klich with a nice 7.23 rating but having a dry season so far with no goals. On the New England side, we have the likes of William Sands, leaving his mark with a 7.60 rating, and Carles Gil, coming in hot with 1 goal, despite not scoring prolifically – he's like the friend who ate the last slice of pizza, kept his contributions minimal, but made his presence felt nonetheless.
Talking about past between these two, it's as unpredictable as my Aunt Marge's meatloaf. One day she's serving a piece of heaven, the other day it's something even the dog turns its nose up. Last three meetings: DC United 1 win, New England Revolution 2 wins. Just as you think you have them figured out, they pull a fast one.
Looking at the regular season records, DC United seems to be pulling a 'Full Monty' here – always there, but never fully showing; 9 Wins, 10 Draws, 13 Losses. The Revolution, on the other hand, seem to have had a rock-paper-scissors relationship with the season – 9 Wins, 4 Draws, 18 Losses. You gotta hand it to them, they've got a flair for turning games into losses.
When it comes to recent performance, DC United has been drawing games like a crazy artist, while the Revs have been on a rough ride with more bumps than the Massachusetts Turnpike.
While I know you're on the edge of your futon, here comes my prediction. Considering all these factors, I would lean more towards the team that has been consistently mediocre rather than one that shows immense potential for losing, the way a toddler shows potential for a meltdown at the candy aisle.
Albert’s Prediction: DC United by 1