MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati Seeks First Home Win Against DC United
FC Cincinnati hosts DC United at TQL Stadium in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Here's what you need to know:
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
- Watch: ESPN+
FC Cincinnati Overview:
- Currently 12th in Eastern Conference
- Seeking first home win this season (0-6-2 at home)
- Eight-match winless streak (tied for longest active in MLS)
- Allowed goals in 10 straight home games
- Luciano Acosta leads team with 4 goals
- Brenner has 3 goals
- Matarrita and Acosta tied with 3 assists each
DC United Overview:
- Currently 8th in Eastern Conference
- Strong recent form: 4 wins, 2 draws in last 8 games
- Improved defense with 4 clean sheets in last 8 matches
- Switched to 3-4-3 formation recently
- Ola Kamara leads team with 7 goals
- Bill Hamid: 7 goals allowed in 8 starts
Key Match Odds:
- FC Cincinnati: +175 ML (-0.5 goals +145)
- DC United: +150 ML (+0.5 goals +125)
- Draw: +260
- Total Goals O/U 2.5: -110/-110
- First Goal: FCC +105, DC United -110, No Goals +750
Analysis: Cincinnati has struggled to hold leads and has the second-worst defense in MLS with 29 goals allowed. DC United has just one road win this season with a -5 goal differential away from home. The first goal will be crucial, especially if Cincinnati has to play from behind.