MLS Betting Guide: FC Cincinnati vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Match Preview
FC Cincinnati faces Vancouver Whitecaps in a crucial home match at TQL Stadium on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Despite being unbeaten in their last five games, FCC will be without captain Luciano Acosta and Allan Cruz due to suspensions.
Key Match Details:
- FC Cincinnati (+150) vs Vancouver Whitecaps (+330)
- Over/Under: 2.5 goals (Over -145, Under +120)
- First Goal: FC Cincinnati -195, Whitecaps +155
Team Analysis:
FC Cincinnati:
- Currently 7th place in Eastern Conference with 26 points
- Unbeaten in last 5 matches against top Eastern teams
- Missing Acosta (red card) and Cruz (two yellows)
- Brandon Vazquez set club record with 9th goal this season
- Brenner and Vazquez have scored 7 of last 9 team goals
- Goalkeeper Roman Celentano: 36 saves, 19 goals allowed in 12 starts
Vancouver Whitecaps:
- Poor road record: 2-7-0 with -13 goal differential
- Only 7 road goals scored (second-worst in MLS)
- Lucas Cavallini leads team with 6 goals
- Missing Deiber Caicedo (season-ending knee injury)
- Goalkeeper Cody Cropper: 12 goals allowed, 18 saves in 10 games
Betting Analysis: Despite missing key players, FC Cincinnati's strong recent form and Vancouver's road struggles make the home team favorites. FC Cincinnati at +150 offers good value given the Whitecaps' poor away record and defensive issues.
Recommendation: FC Cincinnati moneyline (+150)