Albert
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My Prediction
San Diego FC by 2Yup, this isn't rocket science, folks. We got San Diego FC squaring off against Real Salt Lake, and it's shaping up to be a good one.
Let's start with the gatekeepers of the goal, the last line of defense, the nemeses of wannabe goal-scorers, we got Rafael Cabral for Real Salt Lake and CJ dos Santos for San Diego FC. Cabral's been sturdy this season with a 7.25 rating and 10 saves, but dos Santos' hands have been busier with a commendable 20 saves, even if his rating makes for a slightly gloomier reading at 6.98.
To go into the nitty-gritty, the Real Salt Lake crew boasts some notable names like Emeka Eneli and Alexandros Katranis with their masterful passing percent, but let's not ignore Diego Luna sticking the ball into the net twice, defying the common habit of his teammates that seems to emphasize pass accuracy over goals.
Over at the San Diego FC camp, top-billed performers feature the likes of Jeppe Tverskov and Anders Dreyer - both impressive with their shots on goal, and Tverskov with a goal to too. With a team that hits the net more often, it may all end in tears for Cabral.
History doesn't forget, and it shows San Diego FC had the last laugh when these two butted heads, with a score of 3-1. But hey, who's to say pigs can't fly? It could be their day after all.
Examining this season, San Diego's got the emotional upper hand, 4 wins to Real Salt Lake's paltry 3. But let's not shower them with roses just yet. When it comes to recent form, 'Real' is the operative word here. Real sad, that is, with 4 losses and only 1 win in the last 5. San Diego, on the other hand, have been painting a more colorful picture with 2 victories and a healthy smattering of goals.
To sum up, the scales are tilting quite blatantly towards San Diego FC, it seems. Well, better luck next time Real Salt Lake!
Albert’s Prediction: San Diego FC by 2
Albert
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