On Saturday, September 28th, at 7:30 PM, FC Cincinnati will host Los Angeles in an MLS matchup. This game will take place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The line for a Los Angeles win is sitting at +220 compared to +102 for a Cincinnati victory. The odds for a draw are currently paying out at +285. The over/under goal line is 3.5 goals, and the payout for the over is +145. Los Angeles is 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 14-8-7, while Cincinnati is 2nd in the Eastern Conference at 17-8-5.
Los Angeles vs. FC Cincinnati Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Los Angeles at FC Cincinnati
- Where: Cincinnati, OH at TQL Stadium
- Date: Saturday, September 28th
- Betting Odds FCC +102 | LAF +220 O/U 3.5
Los Angeles Preview
Through 29 matches, Los Angeles is 14-8-7, putting them in 4th place in the Western Conference. They have been much better at home, going 9-2-4, compared to 5-6-3 on the road. Over their last seven matches, they have just one win, going 1-3-3. Following this match, they will be at home on October 3rd vs. St. Louis City SC. In the standings, they are just one point behind Los Angeles FC and two points behind the Houston Dynamo.
Los Angeles has been one of the most efficient teams in MLS this season, ranking 8th in goals per match. They have taken the most shots on goal in the league, but they have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in each of their last eight matches. Denis Bouanga is their top scorer, ranking 4th in MLS with 17 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 2nd in the league.
Heading into their match against FC Cincinnati, the Los Angeles defense is 7th in the MLS, allowing 1.4 goals per match. They are also 17th in blocked shots and 9th in fouls. Over their last three matches, they have given up eight goals, including four to the Los Angeles Galaxy. Hugo Lloris is the top goalkeeper in the league with 10 clean sheets, but he is 15th in saves. Overall, the Los Angeles defense is 1st in interceptions.
FC Cincinnati Preview
In their last six matches, FC Cincinnati has gone 2-2-2. They are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference, tied with the Columbus Crew at 56 points. Over the course of the season, they have been favored in 21 matches, going 11-6-4. At home, they have a record of 7-5-3. Their next match will be on October 2nd vs. New York City FC.
Luciano Acosta has been the top scorer for FC Cincinnati this season, finding the back of the net 12 times, which is 21st in MLS. Luca Orellano has been the leader in shots on goal for FC Cincinnati, with 34, which is 10th in the league. He has scored nine goals, which is 39th in MLS. This season, FC Cincinnati is averaging 1.7 goals per match, which is ninth in the league. They have taken an average of 5.4 shots on goal, which is eighth in the league. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Their passing percentage is 84.1, which is 14th in MLS. They have had fewer corners than their opponent in 40.0% of their matches.
FC Cincinnati's defense has been solid as of late, as they have allowed just one goal in three of their last four matches. However, they did give up two goals to the worst offense in the league, Nashville SC, in their most recent match. Overall, they are 5th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.3 goals per match. Goalkeeper Roman Celentano is 9th in clean sheets this season with seven, and he is 18th in saves with 74. On the season, FC Cincinnati is 13th in blocked shots and 14th in interceptions.
Los Angeles vs FC Cincinnati Free Pick
Coming in as the better defensive club, we like FC Cincinnati to pick up a 2-1 win at home against Los Angeles. This season, Cincinnati has been slightly better on the defensive end, allowing the 5th fewest goals in the MLS. Our prediction is for Luciano Acosta to score a goal for Cincinnati, while Olivier Giroud has the best chance to score for Los Angeles.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: FC Cincinnati +102
