Coming right into this, expect an exciting clash between Washington Spirit and Bay FC. Now if you want numbers, I'll give you numbers. We've got goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury holding the fort for Washington Spirit with a respectable rating of 7.02 - not much behind her Bay FC counterpart, Katelyn Rowland, who boasts a 7.03 rating. Ah, the drama!
Let's dive into the players here, folks. We're not messing around. For Bay FC, the name of the game is Asisat Oshoala. Not only has she scored 8 goals, but she also has an accurate pass percentage of 65.1 - she's the force to reckon with. And while Abby Dahlkemper's goals sit at just 3, her pass accuracy at 82.7% is exquisite.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Down on the Washington Spirit's side, we've got Trinity Rodman. Her current season stats? 8 goals and an equally impressive 65.7% accurate pass percentage. Then there's Croix Bethune, a performer in her own right with 6 goals and a pass accuracy of 73.6%.
When we look back at the good old days, Washington Spirit seems to come out on top consistently in their past matchups. Three wins in a row against Bay FC. They've come out swinging last season, too, with a respectable record of 18-2-6 compared to Bay FC's 11-1-14.
The recent past paints an interesting tale, with Bay FC pulling off a win and a draw in their last two outings, while Washington Spirit's last engagement ended with a loss.
Well, I've researched more than I ever did in high school, but what does it all REALLY mean? All signs point to a tight contest. I mean the bookkeeper burns the midnight oil for a reason, right? So, here comes the golden nugget, straight from my mouth to your ears...
Albert’s Prediction: Washington Spirit by 1