Last Updated on November 30, 2023 7:09 pm by Erwin Noguera
MLS has reached its defining stage, as this weekend, we will have the Conference Finals matches of the 2023 season.
The four best teams of the postseason, Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, LAFC, and Houston Dynamo, will fight tooth and nail, leaving blood, sweat, and tears on the field to be the champions of their respective conferences and advance to the MLS Cup Grand Final.
Undoubtedly, both matches will be intense and exciting, as all teams have a real chance to win. Likewise, FC Cincinnati and LAFC’s home conditions must also be considered, as both teams have turned their respective stadiums into a fortress.
The MLS Eastern Conference Final will be between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew.
When:
Saturday, December 2 at 06:00 PM ET at TQL Stadium
Moneyline odds:
FC Cincinnati +125
Columbus Crew +230
Draw Offs:
+240
Where to watch?
Why Bet on FC Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has emerged as the best team in this MLS 2023 season, there is no doubt about that. This team has dominated all their rivals at will, and, thanks to that, they took the Supporters’ Shield as the best team of the regular season.
Then, in the playoffs, they knocked off New York RB 2-0 in the BO3 series to advance to the Conference Semifinals.
Finally, in the Eastern Conference Semifinals match, FC Cincinnati demonstrated again their great pace, level, and drive by defeating Philadelphia Union, another team that also had a phenomenal season, 1-0.
Now, they will face Columbus Crew, an inspired team eager to win.
Why Bet on Columbus Crew?
For their part, Columbus Crew had a good season as well, as they finished in third place in the table with a record of 16 wins, 9 draws, and 9 defeats.
Thanks to this, the team got their pass to the BO3 series, where they faced Atlanta United. They started with an excellent 2-0 victory in the home match. Then, the team succumbed and were overwhelmed by 4-2 to finally seal their pass to the Conference Semifinals with a 4-2 victory at home.
Then, in the Conference Semifinals, they stepped up and, against all odds, defeated Orlando City, the second seed in the Eastern Conference, with an excellent 2-0 score.
Now, they will have a much more complicated task, as they will have to beat an FC Cincinnati team that arrives with a lot of confidence and determination to these Conference Finals.
Final Betting Analysis: FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew
In the last 13 matches between these two teams, Columbus Crew dominates the series with 6 wins. On the other hand, FC Cincinnati has managed to win 3 times, while 4 games have ended in draws.
At MyBookie.ag, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors FC Cincinnati at +125, while Columbus Crew starts at +230.
We are leaning towards a win for the home team for this match, so our prediction is a 2-1 victory for FC Cincinnati.
Look for a win in FC Cincinnati’s Moneyline. If you put $100 on them at +125, you’ll see a $125 win with a total payout of $225.
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew Betting Pick: Cincinnati
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