Albert
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My Prediction
FC Dallas by 1Alright, ladies and gentlemen, let's get into this match between FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo. First, we take a look at the goalkeepers and we see a close competition here. Jonathan Bond from Dynamo posted a 6.85 rating with 12 saves, not far off from Dallas' Maarten Paes with the same number of saves but a slightly lower rating of 6.70.
Let's talk players. Houston Dynamo boasts the likes of Jack McGlynn with a 7.60 rating and a commendable 89.4% accurate pass. Throw in Franco Escobar and Ondrej Lingr, who's already netted 2 this season, and you got yourself a pretty threatening lineup.
FC Dallas ain't no pushovers either. Their roster includes Pedrinho who managed a goal in the last month along with a 7.35 rating and Osaze Urhoghide with his 7.08 rating and a goal. Anderson Julio also needs to be pointed out here. Julio has scored twice in recent games, proving he’s no slacking when it comes to finding the back of the net.
Looking at the past clashes, FC Dallas seems to have a slight edge. Their last five encounters have seen Dallas remain unbeaten, with two wins and three draws.
On taking a looksie at the season records, it's a mixed bag for both sides. Houston Dynamo's 2-4-6 looks shaky against FC Dallas's 4-4-4 record. That's right, Dallas has warmer hands here, folks.
And let's not forget the recent results. The Dynamo's been on a bit of a snooze fest with a series of uninspiring performances. FC Dallas, on the other hand, got smacked by San Diego but salvaged some pride with a wild shootout win against Inter Miami and have held their ground in a few stalemates.
You can't fault someone for being a bit indecisive here. The Dynamo's top players might provide some spark but Dallas’ slight edge in past encounters and their more aggressive stats (despite the recent blip) lean me towards them. However, soccer is a can of worms, unpredictable to the core.
Albert’s Prediction: FC Dallas by 1
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Goalkeepers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record