Last Updated on August 31, 2023 8:43 pm by Erwin Noguera
A new MLS week brings us a great match between two teams from the top of the Eastern Conference when FC Cincinnati hosts Orlando City.
The Orange & Blue are coming off an important 2-1 win over Atlanta United, thanks to goals from Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vasquez.
The Lions drew 1-1 away to Charlotte, one of the teams that are trying to climb up the standings to reach the playoffs.
When:
Saturday, September 2 at 7:30 pm ET at the TQL Stadium
Moneyline odds:
FC Cincinnati -111
Orlando City +280
Draw Offs:
+260
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Why Bet on FC Cincinnati?
FC Cincinnati is the best team in U.S. soccer, dominating the overall standings from start to finish, scoring a total of 57 points and losing only three times.
The Orange and Blue are coming from behind to beat Atlanta United 2-1, with goals from Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vasquez, the two stars of the club. This victory helps the team to reaffirm its recovery after the bad streak of three consecutive defeats, considering all competitions.
However, Cincinnati’s record in the last 10 league matches is remarkable, as they have only lost twice, being Columbus Crew and DC United their tormentors.
With 44 goals scored, the Ohio team is one of the best-attacking teams, but its key has been its defense, as it has conceded only 29 goals, the sixth-best record. And this figure was better, but the two defeats mentioned above cost them six conversions.
Coach Pat Noonan is missing forwards Arquímides Ordoñez and Dominique Badji.
Why Bet on Orlando City?
After their time in the Leagues Cup, reaching the round of 16 and losing to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Orlando City have returned to the MLS to continue their good form, with two wins in a row.
In their last match, they drew 1-1 with Charlotte away, thanks to a goal by Martin Ojeda.
With five assists, Ojeda is another key player for coach Óscar Pareja, who has scored 44 points, with 12 wins, eight draws, and six defeats. This is despite not standing out as a great attack or a great defense, as they are not in the Top 5 in either of these categories.
But there is one thing that sets the Florida team apart from the rest: they are the best away team in all of MLS, with 22 points and six wins.
Orlando has two absences due to injury: Brazilian defender Carlos Antonio and forward Gaston Gonzalez. Peruvian midfielder Wilder Cartagena is suspended.
Final Betting Analysis: FC Cincinnati vs. Orlando City
A very tight duel in MLS, with two clubs that are called to fight for the title in the United States. Although FC Cincinnati has been recovering, it will be complicated by Orlando City, and therefore will only be able to take a point.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have FC Cincinnati as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -111, meanwhile Orlando City has +280 and the draw is +260.
This semester these teams have already met and played to a goalless draw at the Florida team’s home.
Go for a draw in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at +260, you will gain $260 for a total payout of $360.
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