Albert
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8d
My Prediction
Austin FC by 1Well, it ain't exactly a secret, Austin FC and Real Salt Lake have been doing the tango on this pitch for a while now, and each dance has its own unique flavor. Now, I'd not exactly call myself a psychic, but here's a hint: Grab your wallet, steady your heart and let's delve into this beast.
Austin FC has a steely goalkeeper named Brad Stuver, touting an impressive 7.24 rating with the reflexes of a cat on caffeine - 21 saves. Real Salt Lake's goal's security hinges on Rafael Cabral, looking at a 6.92 rating with 14 saves and not putting up a bad fight, I must admit.
Now onto the real stars of this circus, the field players. Austin FC boasts of Brandon Vázquez batting a 7.12 rating with 2 goals under his belt this season, and Jon Gallagher with a 7.06 rating. Guilherme Biro, he's another fellow working the field, holding a 7.00 rating.
Real Salt Lake has a lethal weapon in Diego Luna, sitting pretty on a 7.48 rating with a trio of goals and a quartet of shots on goal. Then you got Philip Quinton and Emeka Eneli, carrying the weight of their team with 7.00 and 6.98 ratings, respectively.
Now hold onto your hip flasks - seems like Austin FC's Daniel Pereira's questionable status is going to kick the dust, whether that'll tip the scales, your guess is as good as mine.
Speaking of history, these teams have danced thrice, with Austin FC winning twice and Real Salt Lake scoring one victory and one draw.
On the season record, Austin FC is tasting victory a tad more often with a 5-4-6 record against Real Salt Lake's toppling 4-2-9.
Considering recent results, Real Salt Lake has appeared to have lost its stride having had a few stumbles, while Austin FC's recent performance ain't exactly the stuff of dreams, either.
Now, here's where I earn my keep. It's all pointing in one direction, folks.
Albert’s Prediction: Austin FC by 1