MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati Faces DC United in Critical Road Match

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati Faces DC United in Critical Road Match

By Michael Peterson

December 30, 2024 at 03:31 AM

FC Cincinnati visits DC United in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET at Audi Field. Here's what you need to know:

Recent Form:

  • FC Cincinnati has struggled with just 2 wins since June 26 (7 losses, 7 draws)
  • DC United had taken points in 3 straight before losing 3-2 to Atlanta last week
  • Previous meeting this season: 0-0 draw on July 31

Key Players:

  • FC Cincinnati: Brenner (7 goals), Luciano Acosta (8 assists)
  • DC United: Ola Kamara (16 goals, MLS Golden Boot leader), Julian Gressel (8 assists)

Team Stats:

  • DC United averages 5 shots on goal and 5+ corners per game
  • Only 8 goals allowed at Audi Field this season
  • DC United leads MLS with 8 penalty kicks (100% conversion)
  • FC Cincinnati has only conceded 2 penalties in 2021

Betting Odds:

  • DC United: -200
  • FC Cincinnati: +500
  • Draw: +360
  • Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-130), Under 2.5 (+105)
  • First Goal: DC United -250, FC Cincinnati +225, No Goals +850

Analysis: DC United's strong home defense and recent scoring form make them heavy favorites. While Brenner provides attacking threat for Cincinnati, they'll need an exceptional performance to compete with Kamara and United's offensive firepower.

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