Buckle up, here comes the drama in the form of the National Women's Soccer League matchup between Angel City FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC.
NJ/NY Gotham FC's goalie, Ann-Katrin Berger has been doing a respectable job with a 7.00 rating and 7 saves to her credits. If that wasn't threatening enough, let's shine a light on the dynamic Esther González, who boasts an impressive 7.73 rating, 2 goals, and a commendable 82.6% accurate pass rate. And we can't wave off either Lilly Ann Reale or Ella Stevens, both determined performers who have demonstrated their potential in the season so far.
On the other side of the pitch, Angel City FC's goalie, Angelina Anderson, is an iron curtain with her equivalently rated 7.00 performance and 11 saves. She is backed by her team's weaponry, Alyssa Thompson, and Riley Tiernan, both carrying an impressive score-line, with each securing 2 goals already.
Looking back at the past, there’s been a bit of tit-for-tat between these two teams. The story recalls two wins for Gotham FC and a tie, nudging Angel City FC to the losing end. But, believe me, if past success was indicative of present outcomes, I'd already be a millionaire.
The regular season records show a fickle story with Gotham FC's 1-2-1 standing against Angel City's slightly brighter 2-2-0. Although Gotham FC has seen a mix of outcomes recently, they mark a comfortable win against North Carolina Courage, which gives them a mental edge. Meanwhile, Angel City FC overcame Houston Dash and Seattle Reign FC, demonstrating their readiness to face any adversary.
Taking everything into account, it's time to make a prediction that might be worth your attention. Without further ado...
Albert’s Prediction: NJ/NY Gotham FC by 1