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The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Atlanta United lock horns with an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important clash at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.
Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The away side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of CF Montreal last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Atlanta United, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts held Philadelphia Union to a 2-2 draw in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atlanta United have a good recent record against FC Cincinnati and have won five out of the last 12 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's two victories.
- FC Cincinnati are unbeaten in their last four matches against Atlanta United in all competitions and won their previous away game against the hosts by a 2-1 scoreline.
- Atlanta United played out a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union after leading by two goals last week and squandered a lead of at least two goals at home for only the third time in the MLS.
- FC Cincinnati are winless in five of their eight matches in the MLS this season - as many such results as they had endured in their first 17 games last season.
Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
FC Cincinnati have not been at their inimitable best this season and will need a good run to move up the league table. Luciano Acosta and Yuya Kubo can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Atlanta United have also blown hot and cold this season and will need to be at their best in this fixture. FC Cincinnati are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Atlanta United 1-2 FC Cincinnati
Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Atlanta United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Luciano Acosta to score - Yes
