Let's dive into this matchup between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Kansas City Current. It's a battle that's encountered a few draws in their past meetups, so it's anyone's game. Now, usually tie games are as appealing as a carton of expired milk to me, but this one... maybe worth keeping an eye on.
Kansas City has goalkeeper Lorena blocking the box with a 7.03 rating and 6 saves while Gotham counters that with Ann-Katrin Berger who, despite her 6.90 rating and 5 saves, prays nightly to the goalpost gods.
You can't talk about Kansas City without mentioning Temwa Chawinga, who's been lighting up the net like a Christmas tree with 3 goals. Accompanying Chawinga in the goal carnival is Bia Zaneratto and Debinha, both scoring twice and casually deflecting opposing teams' hopes of a clean sheet.
NJ/NY Gotham FC has some tough cookies in the mix. However, with their top players like Jaelin Howell, Esther González, and Ella Stevens, who might as well be playing a game of invisible goals with their total goal count equivalent to the amount of kisses I've received this year... that’s right, a big zero.
Talking regular season performances, Kansas City's record could inspire a show tune while Gotham's record sparks a melancholy blues track. Kansas City with a confident eight wins compared to Gotham's meager three.
And what about recent results you ask? Alright, twist my arm why don't you? Kansas City is coming off a nice dusting of Chicago Red Stars, a close shave with Orlando Pride, and an absolute shellacking of Bay FC. Gotham FC on the other hand... well, let's just say their form leaves a lot to be desired.
So after absorbing these stats like a sponge in a puddle, my prediction for this bout has crystallized. Drum roll, please...
Albert’s Prediction: Kansas City Current by 2