Looking ahead to the feisty showdown between Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, buckle up folks - we're in for a thrilling ride in the world of women's football.
In goalkeeping, Aubrey Kingsbury of the Spirit has been racking up the saves, displaying goalkeeping finesse with an impressive 7.3 rating and a commendable 10 saves this season. On the other side, the Pride's Anna Moorhouse, with a tad less dazzling 7.1 rating and 9 saves, is playing catch up.
Star players on both sides include the likes of Ashley Hatch and Leicy Santos for Washington Spirit with Hatch boasting 3 goals this season and Santos impressing with nearly 80 percent accurate passes. On to Orlando's army, Barbra Banda carries a strong 7.5 rating this season and has proven to be a solid striker, scoring a goal and maintaining an accurate pass percentage of 71.1. We can't forget about fan favorite, Marta, who smartly netted two goals this season.
Remembering their earlier matches, Orlando Pride has historically maintained an upper hand. In addition, both teams' regular season records seem to add another star to the Pride's lapel as they stand undefeated. Add to this, the recent string of victories on the Pride side, it seems that the scales are more than a bit tilted in their favor.
With all this horse-racing, or should I say lioness chasing, looking at the odds, it seems that the Mighty Pride reigns supreme. So, without further ado, or with it if you wish, here goes the prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Orlando Pride by 2