Free MLS Pick FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta Utd
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MLS Handicapping
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta Utd
Date: Saturday, April 16
Time: 06:00 PM
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: FC Cincinnati 400 / Draw 300/ Atlanta Utd -167 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Cincinnati 0.5 / Atlanta -5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the FC Cincinnati are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 6 matches, they have covered this margin 2 times. On the other side, Atlanta United is favored by -5 goals. So far, they have yet to play a game in which they covered this spread.
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati travels to take on Atlanta United, with an above .500 record, at 2-0-4. This mark places them 11th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Cincinnati fell to CF Montréal by a score of 4-3. For the season, FC Cincinnati has finished 3 matches having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Cincinnati’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
So far, the FC Cincinnati is the 18th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.17 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of scoring defense, Cincinnati will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.17 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 25th in the league.
On offense, FC Cincinnati is led by the strong play of Brandon Vazquez and Rónald Matarrita, who have each found the net 5 times. So far, their combined goals account for 85% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Alec Kann is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 53.8%, placing him 25th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 26 shots on goal.
Atlanta Utd
The Atlanta United will host the FC Cincinnati, with an above .500 record, at 3-1-2. This mark places them 4th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Atlanta lost to the Charlotte FC by a score of 1-0. This game was the 2nd time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Atlanta has played 2nd games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, Atlanta United has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.5 goals per 90 minutes (8th). In terms of defense, Atlanta is near the MLS average, giving up 1.5 goals per 90 minutes (18th).
On offense, Atlanta Utd is led by the strong play of Josef Martínez and Thiago Almada, who have each found the net 2 times. So far, their combined goals account for 33.3% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Brad Guzan is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 63.6%, placing him 21st among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 22 shots on goal.
Free FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta Utd MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Atlanta ranks 23rd in attacking area possessions, with Cincinnati sitting 15th. Although both squads are generating attacking zone possessions at a below-average rate, Atlanta United has been able to counter this with strong defensive play, giving up the 10th fewest attacking possessions, compared to Cincinnati which ranks 14th among MLS units.
Atlanta comes into this matchup as the heavy betting favorites, as they have the heavy advantage on both offense and defense. Although Atlanta is below the MLS average in attacking area possessions, they have had no problem finding the net. Look for this to continue as Cincinnati has had some of the worst goalie play in the league. I recommend playing it safe with Atlanta.
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