Looking at the upcoming match between Nashville SC and Toronto FC, we've got a classic clash on our hands.
Let's breeze over the goalkeeping situation first. Toronto FC is capped by the decent Sean Johnson, who has a solid 6.87 rating and 9 saves to his name. Not to be outdone, Nashville SC's Joe Willis rolls in slightly down the list with a 6.65 rating and 8 saves. Seal those glove deals, gents.
Now, let's delve into the meat and potatoes, the player roster. Toronto FC has got Deybi Flores leading the charge with a 7.60 rating, not to mention Alonso Coello and Theo Corbeanu, who've managed to score a goal each and maintain their respective ratings of 7.35 and 7.28.
Not social distancing from success, Nashville SC boasts Hany Mukhtar, who's flexed his way to 2 goals with a 7.55 rating. Sam Surridge has been an absolute thunderstorm, banging in 4 goals with a respectable 7.33 rating on his chest.
Twitching the curtains of history, our crystal ball reveals that Nashville SC clearly fancy their servings of poutine, having outperformed Toronto FC in most of their past meetups. The scale of victory though, as slight as the difference between a vegan hotdog and the real deal.
Season records don't exactly paint a Van Gogh for Toronto FC with only 4 wins against 6 draws and a whopping 11 losses. Nashville SC whistles a happier tune with a sturdy 12 wins, 5 draws and only 5 losses.
As for recent results, Toronto FC seems to be running in the park, sometimes tripping over a squirrel, but able to get back up with help from the park bench. Nashville SC, on the other hand, demonstrates the grace of a gazelle, losing just one of their last five matches.
So, considering all the tangibles and intangibles, the tea leaves seem to favor Nashville. So bettors, consider this a psalm, not a song, when choosing your side.
Albert’s Prediction: Nashville SC by 2