Albert
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11d
My Prediction
Orlando City SC by 1Ah, the beautiful game. On the pitch we've got Orlando City SC squaring off against Atlanta United FC, and by Jupiter's moons it's shaping up to be a doozy.
Taking a look through the Orlando City line-up, Pedro Gallese is their guardian between the net, boasting a commendable 7.42 rating and 16 saves under his belt. Atlanta isn't too far behind in the goalkeeper department, as Brad Guzan holds down the fort with his 7.28 rating and 22 saves made. Trust me, the argument about who's better is all over the schoolyards.
Now, digging into the top players, Orlando's men to watch are Martín Ojeda and Luis Muriel. Ojeda, notching 4 goals and a 7.42 rating, seems to have a knack for owning the pitch. On the other hand, Muriel is not just a pretty face; the man has 3 goals and a 7.35 rating. Fancy footwork indeed. On the Atlanta side, Miguel Almirón, the only goal maker amongst Atlanta's top players, is someone to keep an eye on.
Twisting back time to their previous matchups, it feels like Orlando has a somewhat upper hand. Three wins to two; simple math, really. But then again, past is not always prologue, and Atlanta might be sharpening its talons for a comeback. Season records indicate a similar narrative, with Orlando's 7-6-2 triumphing over Atlanta's 2-5-7. Recent results paint a flattering picture for Orlando too.
So after all said and done, it seems like the pendulum is swaying in favor of Orlando City SC. But as they say, it's all fun and games till the whistle blows. So, drumroll please...
Albert’s Prediction: Orlando City SC by 1