FC Cincinnati hosts Colorado Rapids at TQL Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET in their first-ever full-capacity home game. The visitors are favored at +120, with Cincinnati at +200 and a draw at +260.

FC Cincinnati enters after a competitive 1-0 loss to first-place New England before the international break. They'll be without midfielder Calvin Harris (knee surgery) for six weeks, while defender Ronald Matarrita (calf) is questionable. Matarrita leads the team with three assists this season.

The Rapids sit fourth in the Western Conference with 12 points from seven games, coming off a 3-0 win over FC Dallas. Michael Barrios and Keegan Rosenberry scored in that match, with Barrios tied for the team lead with two goals this season. Colorado will miss Designated Player Younes Namli due to ankle surgery but regains Kellyn Acosta from USMNT duty.

These teams have met just once previously, with Colorado winning 3-2 at home in June 2019. Cincinnati currently sits tied for last in the Eastern Conference with four points but showed improvement before the break. The Orange and Blue will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and an energetic crowd in their first full-capacity match at their new stadium.

Key Match Factors:

• First full-capacity game at TQL Stadium
• Colorado: 5-5-1 road record last season
• Cincinnati missing key midfielder Calvin Harris
• Rapids without DP Younes Namli
• Previous meeting: Colorado won 3-2 in 2019

The match outcome likely hinges on Cincinnati's ability to start strong and leverage their home atmosphere against a solid Rapids squad.

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