Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Los Angeles FC by 2Taking a look at this riveting matchup, folks, Los Angeles FC will be squaring off against FC Dallas. The boys in charge of the nets are Maarten Paes for FC Dallas with a solid rating and a good 13 saves under his belt this season. Hugo Lloris and David Ochoa share goalkeeping responsibilities for LAFC, with Lloris having a slightly higher rating, but, to his dismay, only two saves to show for it.
Eyeing the herd, FC Dallas has the talents of Luciano Acosta with that impressive accurate pass rate and a knack for finding the onion bag. Petar Musa's stats are also nothing to scoff at with 3 goals and a slightly lower accurate pass rate. Shaq Moore anchors the midfield with an 84.1 accurate pass rate and a single mark on the score sheet.
For Los Angeles FC, keep an eye on Denis Bouanga who's been making opponents dance with an 85.3 accurate pass rate, and a singular tally to his name this season. Timothy Tillman and Aaron Long maintain an imposing presence in the midfield with some astronomically high accurate pass percentages - brilliant warehouse managers when it comes to ball distribution, though their goal count resembles my social life - nonexistent.
In terms of past battles, the history book reads like a thriller novel. Each side has seen victories and defeats in equal measure. However, L.A. does have more recent wins in the books.
And for their dance cards? FC Dallas has been hurling around the dance floor like a walrus on skates - they've lost three out of their last five performances. Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, seems more in step, striding onto the pitch with three wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last five outings. Plus, they've fared better in the regular season than Dallas, owning a slightly more enviable record.
Given the past match-ups, recent form, and key player performance - it feels like a brave pundit would back LA on this one. Let's not forget that Dallas pays more for a win, proving they are clear underdogs. Sure, rooting for the underdog is fun until you lose your hard-earned money.
Albert's Prediction: Los Angeles FC by 2