Alright, grab your popcorn and bust out your jerseys, because we have the exciting matchup of Houston Dynamo vs CF Montreal.
In one corner, representing Quebec, we have CF Montreal defending their turf. With their legion of ice-cool players like Victor Loturi sending the ball on target more often than a maple farmer taps a tree. Old reliable Prince-Osei Owusu with his accurate passes and Dante Sealy, even though not a goal machine, knows how to make the ball dance around the field. Between the sticks, we have Jonathan Sirois and Sebastian Breza, who have been doing alright -- managing to stop balls better than a traffic light, but nothing a seasoned goalkeeper would brag about during the off-season.
Then in the other corner, boasting Texan pride, we have Houston Dynamo. Their players are hotter than Texas in July, with Gabriel Segal setting the field ablaze with his impressive play and a couple of back of the net rippers. Jack McGlynn and Griffin Dorsey are also up there with their goal tallies, the former passing with Tiger Mom-level precision. And let's not forget about Jonathan Bond in the goal, holding the fort with more saves than a computer on low battery.
Looking back at previous matchups, these teams seem to have a knack for even play, like that thrilling yet disappointing 1-1 match back in 2023. However, in recent form, Houston Dynamo seems to have more steam in their engine with a decent 5-5-7 denoted on their report card while Montreal's 1-5-11 makes me question how much French wine was involved in their post game celebrations.
And don't even get me started on the recent results. Montreal's defence has been as shaky as a student's knees during finals, conceding a lot to say the least. On the flip side, Houston's been scoring like a Casanova at a singles night, with their confident run no doubt boosted by a convincing win over Kansas City.
Well then, let's set the compass and hit the bullseye. Drum roll please...
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Dynamo by 2