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