Albert
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My Prediction
DC United by 1Well isn't this a sight for sore eyes: Toronto FC going toe-to-toe, shin-to-shin, and cleat-to-cleat with DC United. Quite a pickle to untangle, isn't it?
In the goalkeepers' department, DC United bring both Luis Barraza and Jun-hong Kim to the table. Meanwhile, Toronto FC have confidence in Sean Johnson, who has managed to save the day, or at least the ball, 20 times, earning him a 7.38 rating.
Looking at key players, DC United's João Peglow, Aaron Herrera, and Christian Benteke are coming off some impressive figures. Peglow with a 7.63 rating has managed 2 goals with 4 shots on goal while Herrera boasts a fabulously precise passing rate of 76.9%.
Meanwhile, over at Toronto's half of the field, the likes of Sigurd Rosted, Federico Bernardeschi and Kevin Long are hoping to sway the odds in their favor. Bernardeschi's already clinched one goal and officially threatened the opposing goalie four times with his spectacular shots.
But let's take a minute here to remember the history of these two teams. If past matches between these two squads are any indication, there's rarely a clear winner. In their last five meetings, two games have ended in a tie, two games were won by DC United, and Toronto FC claimed victory once.
As for regular season records, DC United's at a bit of a seesaw with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Toronto FC, on the other hand, is strolling uphill with their 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses. Feels like kicking a ball uphill while wearing ice skates, doesn't it?
Well, considering the recent results of both teams, Toronto FC has been struggling to notch up wins, while DC United, apart from occasional hiccups, seem to be in better form.
So, in this game of tight passes and looser calls, where the spread and payout data play a mystical role that we shan't discuss, I've seen enough to make my prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: DC United by 1
Albert
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Goalkeepers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record