MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati Seeks First Home Win Against Streaking DC United
FC Cincinnati hosts DC United at TQL Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Here's what you need to know:
Team Situations:
- FC Cincinnati (12th place) seeks first home win of 2023 season
- DC United (8th place) unbeaten in all four previous meetings with FCC
Cincinnati's Key Points:
- Currently on 8-match winless streak at home (6 losses, 2 draws)
- Allan Cruz and Ronald Matarrita return from Gold Cup duty
- Luciano Acosta leads team with 4 goals
- Struggling to hold leads, dropping points in recent matches
- Kenneth Vermeer: 19 goals allowed in 11 starts
DC United's Status:
- Won 4 and tied 2 of last 8 matches
- Improved defense with 4 clean sheets in last 8 games
- Switched to 3-4-3 formation recently
- Ola Kamara leads with 7 goals
- Bill Hamid: 7 goals allowed in 8 starts
Betting Lines:
- FC Cincinnati: +175 ML, -0.5 goals (+145)
- DC United: +150 ML, +0.5 goals (+125)
- Draw: +260
- Total Goals: 2.5 (Over/Under -110)
- First Goal: FCC +105, DC United -110, No Goals +750
Key Consideration: Cincinnati has allowed most goals from leading positions in 2021, while DC United struggles on the road (-5 goal differential).
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The first goal will likely determine the match outcome, especially if Cincinnati needs to chase the game.
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