Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Real Salt Lake by 1Well, if you're not gulping down some popcorn already, get ready for a riveting matchup between Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC. The layer of suspense is pure Hitchcock.
Let's get into the thick of it. Toronto FC's been ramping up the defense with their goalkeeper, Sean Johnson, solidly fending off those stray soccer balls with 17 saves and a rather showy 7.43 rating. But, on the flip side, Real Salt Lake's Rafael Cabral seems to have nothing to hide with a 7.55 rating and 14 saves.
Toronto FC's star players: Kevin Long with an impressive 88.3% pass accuracy and Federico Bernardeschi and Deandre Kerr each with a goal to their name this season. However, a note of caution: Kerr is out due to injury, which might give Toronto FC some hiccup.
On the other corner, we've got Real Salt Lake with their very own Diego Luna. With 2 goals in his pocket and a 7.53 rating, Luna isn't exactly luna-cy. Emeka Eneli and Brayan Vera aren't far behind with ratings of 7.23 and 7.15.
But here's what we're really huddled around the TV for: the past face-off. If history repeats itself, we're in for treat as Real Salt Lake managed to edge out Toronto FC in the past matchup with a score of 1-0.
It's a bit of a seesaw in terms of season records, folks. Toronto FC winds up with the short end of the stick with 0 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. Real Salt Lake has a slight leg up with 3 wins but equally shares 5 losses.
Looking at recent results, Toronto FC seems to have a love affair with draws, whereas Real Salt Lake's been more hit and miss.
After taking into account all the mystic soccer signs, Albert’s Prediction: Real Salt Lake by 1.