Well, Houston Dash and Utah Royals FC will be locking horns with one another once again after their last encounter resulted in a flat draw. Both teams having an identical regular season record of 1-1-3 adds an edgy sense of déjà vu. Almost like identical twins arriving at a party dressed the same, how embarrassing, right?
Looking at the heavyweights on each side, for Utah, we see Ally Sentnor and Dana Foederer leading the line with some commendable stats. Their accurate passing statistics are more pleasing than a finely aged scotch in front of a roaring fireplace, really setting the scene for their side. However, let's not forget their goalkeeper Amanda Haught, who has been just as impressive, catching balls better than a trained circus seal.
On the Dash side of things, we've got Natalie Jacobs, Yazmeen Ryan, and Avery Patterson. Their commendable ratings are reminiscent of the high scores you'd see in an arcade game where the local genius has all the top entries. In the goalkeeping arena, we see Jane Campbell doing a top-notch job, reminiscent of a bouncer at a popular night club.
The past matches between these two teams tells us a story more tangled than a teenager's first attempt at knitting, with the Dash faltering in one and drawing in another one. Recent results show that both teams have been about as productive as a lazy Sunday at home, but Utah eked out a recent win, giving them a bit of momentum. Sorry, Dash fans, but they seem to have been stumbling more than a baby learning to walk.
The crystal ball seems to be shining slightly brighter for the Utah Royals FC in this round, folks. A winning margin slimmer than a supermodel, but a win all the same.
Albert’s Prediction: Utah Royals FC by 1