Free MLS Pick FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia
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MLS Handicapping
FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia
Date: Saturday, June 18
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Subaru Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: FC Cincinnati 470 / Draw 295/ Philadelphia -164 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Cincinnati 0.5 / Philadelphia -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the FC Cincinnati is the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 14 matches, they have covered this margin 7 times. As for the Philadelphia Union, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 14 matches, they have won by at this margin 6 times.
FC Cincinnati
The FC Cincinnati travels to take on the Philadelphia Union, with an above .500 record, at 6-1-7. This mark places them 8th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Cincinnati fell to CF Montréal by a score of 4-3. For the season, the FC Cincinnati has finished 8 matches having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Cincinnati’s defense has given up at least two goals 8 times this year.
So far, the FC Cincinnati has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.36 goals per 90 minutes (12th). In terms of scoring defense, Cincinnati will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.71 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 23rd in the league.
Heading into the match, Brandon Vazquez leads the Cincinnati with 7 goals through 13 matches. Behind him is Luciano Acosta, who has also found the net 5 times. This year, goalie Roman Celentano is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 68.8%, placing him 20th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 63 shots on goal.
Philadelphia
Heading into the Philadelphia Union 15th game of the season, the Union are below .500 at 6-7-1. This mark places them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia comes into this match off having played to a 1-1 draw against New England. So far, the Philadelphia Union has turned in 1 performance with one goal or less. On defense, Philadelphia has played 6 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, the Philadelphia Union is the 16th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.29 goals per 90 minutes of action. Defensively, Philadelphia is off to a good start, ranking 2nd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.71 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Philadelphia is led by the strong play of Dániel Gazdag and Julián Carranza, who have each found the net 7 times. So far, their combined goals account for 61.11% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Philadelphia has gotten good performances from Andre Blake. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 50 shots on target, in which Blake has turned home at a rate of 84.0%. This percentage is good for 1st in the MLS.
Free FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Philadelphia ranks 22nd in attacking area possessions, with Cincinnati sitting 19th. Not only are both squads struggling to generate offensive opportunites, but they are also both below-average teams in terms of attacking possessions allowed, with Philadelphia ranking 21st and Cincinnati at 22nd.
Thus far, both FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia have generated shots at a rate near the MLS average, ranking 14th and 20th, respectively. For the year, FC Cincinnati has turned 10.0% of their shot into goals. As for Philadelphia, their current shooting percentage is also 10.0%. So far, 33.1% of FC Cincinnati’s shots have been on target. On the other side, Philadelphia has a season long on target percent of 36.8%. For FC Cincinnati they have converted on 28.9% of these on-target shots compared to Philadelphia at 27.0%.
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