If we look at the tale of the tape, ladies and gents, the San Antonio Brahmas are quite literally the struggling kid who couldn't reach the cookie jar even with his older brother's help. Three losses in a row - it's as if they're in a competition to see who can rack up the most losses in the shortest amount of time.
Now, fate would have them swaying precariously on a tightrope, staring a loaded Defenders squad squarely in their face, which, let's face it, appears about as inviting as a Monday morning. The Defenders have been stomping around this season, clobbering anyone with the audacity to be standing in their way, boasting an impressive 3-0 record that's about as shiny as a new pin.
When you've got squads who keep crossing paths like old rivals, history can provide an insightful guide. Our teams have met twice before. Their first encounter saw the Defenders hold their fort, coming out tops with a nail-nibbling six-point lead. Second time around at the Brahmas' turf, we saw the home side flip the script entirely, defeating the Defenders by a cool 15 points.
Analyzing recent form is important as choosing the color of your parachute when skydiving. Our Brahmas gave us a spirited show, yet fell flat on their face their last game losing to the Panthers in a teeth-clenching showdown. On the other hand, the Defenders trampled over the Battlehawks and are now sharpening their claws for the Brahmas.
Before we wrap this up, let's just mention the Defenders are the belles of the ball at the number one spot in league standings, whereas our dear Brahmas are the last kid picked in the gym class sitting at the fourth spot.
So, lay in your wagers, folks, this is going to be a doozy!
Albert’s Prediction: D.C. Defenders by 9