FC Cincinnati faces Atlanta United at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET in a crucial MLS matchup. The game will stream on ESPN+.

FC Cincinnati enters with momentum after securing their first home win in 11 months - a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC that ended a 12-match winless streak. Brenner leads the team with 6 goals, while Luciano Acosta has contributed 8 assists. Notably, Acosta has scored more goals against Atlanta than any other player in their history.

Atlanta United comes in hot, fresh off a dominant 3-0 win against Orlando City. Ezequiel Barco has been their key player, contributing to 7 of their last 12 goals since August 1 (4 goals, 3 assists). The Five Stripes have won 3 of their last 4 home games and could jump as high as 5th place with a win.

Head-to-Head:

• Atlanta leads the all-time series with 3 wins
• FC Cincinnati's only win came during the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament
• Last meeting: 1-1 draw in Ohio (July)

Betting Odds:

• Atlanta United: -190
• FC Cincinnati: +500
• Draw: +350
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -140, Under +110)
• First to Score: Atlanta -245, Cincinnati +210

Both teams are playing their third game in eight days, but FC Cincinnati's newfound confidence and Atlanta's strong home form should make for an entertaining match.

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