Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Colorado Rapids by 2Well, isn't this a pickle of a matchup we have here? Between DC United and the Colorado Rapids, it's a clash that might not mark the annihilation of the soccer universe as we know it, but it should rattle your cages nonetheless. Let's dive into it, shall we?
Keeper-wise, the Rapids hold the cards with the cool, calm, and occasionally cat-like Zack Steffen, boasting a 6.80 rating and a fantastic 10 saves. Stepping in when needed is Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen with a 6.70 rating and 1 save. Meanwhile, DC United fans must be wondering if Goal-keeping is just some obscure form of modern art. Their top man, Luis Barraza, claims a 7.00 rating with 8 saves while the understudy, Jun-hong Kim, barely scrapes by with a 6.50 rating and 4 saves.
Moving onto the frontliners, the Rapids' headline acts include Đorđe Mihailović, who’s been having a rousing time with a 7.58 rating and 3 goals to his name, and Rafael Navarro, who’s just behind with a 7.47 rating, 2 goals, and an eye for goal evident in his 6 shots. Meanwhile, Darren Yapi and Cole Bassett ensured smooth midfield operation with impressive accurate pass percentages and solid ratings.
Over at DC United, João Peglow is proudly carrying the torch with a 7.63 rating and 2 goals. Aaron Herrera follows closely with a 7.28 rating, while Christian Benteke rounds off their top performers' list with a curious 1 goal from 8 shots - a statistic that one can only hope improves dramatically if DC is to triumph.
Now, as we look to history for lessons, the Rapids' regular-season record stands at 4-4-2, while DC United sits at a somewhat less inspiring 2-3-5. Couple this with their recent endeavors, where Colorado showed resilience and grit, opposed to DC's crash and burn outings notably a 6-1 thrashing from the San Jose Earthquakes.
Are you ready for the grand prediction? Okay, drum roll please...
Albert’s Prediction: Colorado Rapids by 2