In the upcoming match between Kansas City Current and Orlando Pride, both teams show considerable strengths on the pitch, with their top players featuring elite performances over the course of the last season.
Peering through the goalkeepers, Kansas City Current's Adrianna Franch has been decent with 12 saves, but it's Orlando Pride's Anna Moorhouse who has been the standout in the net with 20 saves this season!
For Orlando Pride, Barbra Banda is the one to watch with an outstanding 8.27 rating, 3 goals, and 7 shots on goal, backed by the legendary Marta who sits on a 7.82 rating and 2 goals. Adriana, with her 2 goals and an impressive accurate pass percentage of 81.3%, is another key player.
On the other side, Kansas City Current relies heavily on the exceptional abilities of Temwa Chawinga, the power-house with a commendable rating of 8.10 and 6 goals to her credit. Lo’eau LaBonta and Bia Zaneratto also make their presence felt on the field.
Digging into the archives, the past matchups seem evenly contested with Kansas City Current coming away with two victories and Orlando Pride snatching one. Their regular season records also mirror each other with a 10-5-0 win-draw-loss ratio. Both teams have been in formidable form recently, riding the momentum. But don't forget, in soccer, it's anybody's game!
My gut tells me that we're set for a thrilling match with sparks flying from both ends. As Kansas City Current has fared slightly better in past matchups, my money, quite nervously, is in their corner.
Albert's Prediction: Kansas City Current by 1