Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: Both teams won’t sit back

Atlanta United return to the pitch after their draw last weekend against Philadelphia Union. Their next opponent is Cincinnati FC and the game will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Cincinnati FC are in a tough position and a win is imminent for the side after their back-to-back defeats in the last 2 games. 

In the last 5 league games Atlanta United had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss while FC Cincinnati had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

According to the league table, Atlanta United are 6th on the Eastern Conference table with 11 points while Cincinnati FC are 5th with 12 points.

Atlanta United have played back-to-back draws in their last 2 games, bringing their unbeaten run to 3 games in a row. They had a good game against Philadelphia Union last weekend and they were disappointed with the draw. But they are looking confident in the upcoming game against Cincinnati FC.

Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union played a 2-2 draw in their last game. Neither club could find the back of the net in the first half, until Daniel Rios scored to put Atlanta United ahead in the 55th minute and in the 63rd minute, Caleb Wiley doubled their lead. Philadelphia Union replied in the 73rd minute and got level 4 minutes later to end the game as a draw. According to stats, Atlanta United had 62% possession, 6 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances, they missed 1 and hit the woodwork once.

Atlanta United played really well but it was unfortunate they couldn't win in the end. But they have a good chance of winning a struggling FC Cincinnati side. 

The season has been quite tough for FC Cincinnati and at the moment they are struggling to win. They lost back-to-back games for the first time this season and by current standards they are underdogs in the upcoming game against Atlanta United. 

Cincinnati's last game against CF Montreal ended in a 2-1 defeat. Montreal took the lead just before the break and in the 58th minute, Yuya Kubo equalized for Cincinnati. And 4 minutes after the equalizer, Montreal took back the lead and went on to win the game at the end. According to stats, FC Cincinnati had 50% possession, 4 shots on target and 4 corner kicks. They also created only 1 big chance throughout the game.

Cincinnati are clearly struggling right now and they need a response as quickly as possible. Atlanta United may be a step too far for Cincinnati right now, but a draw would be a better result for them.

Atlanta United and Cincinnati FC played 12 matches against each other in the past. Atlanta United won 5 matches while Cincinnati won 2 matches and 2 matches ended in a draw.

Atlanta United are huge favorites to win this clash although it would be stupid to totally write off Cincinnati's response after their defeat. But still, Atlanta United is holding all the cards here.

Cincinnati are unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. Both clubs have not kept a clean sheet in their last 3 meetings and 5 of the last 6 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals scored. Both teams also scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings and there were more than 10.5 corners in the last 5 meetings.

• Atlanta United to Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.68 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.7 Odds
• Giorgos Giakoumakis to Score Anytime at 2.30 Odds