Major League Soccer: FC Cincinnati vs DC United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between FC Cincinnati and DC United who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

FC Cincinnati enjoy home advantage, when visitors DC United swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

FC Cincinnati approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 31 points this season so far. With 22 games behind them, DC United amassed 25 points, placing them as number 11 before their next fixture.

Form: FC Cincinnati vs DC United

FC Cincinnati Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1, followed by a 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 4-0 defeat against Nashville SC. FC Cincinnati won four of their last six Major League Soccer matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded 14 and scored 20 goals.

DC United Form

A single draw prevents DC United from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 0-3 and 3-1 against New England Revolution and Charlotte FC, respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation, as they were able to hang on for a 0-0 draw against Los Angeles FC. DC United only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew four and lost one as well as being outscored by 11 goals to 11.

Betting facts for FC Cincinnati and DC United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that FC Cincinnati and DC United played across all tournaments.

In-form players: FC Cincinnati vs DC United

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Evander Ferreira brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, FC Cincinnati will start him against DC United, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Tai Baribo, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: FC Cincinnati vs DC United

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at TQL Stadium across all tournaments FC Cincinnati won seven times, drew one and lost two times. DC United claimed two wins, six draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. FC Cincinnati did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil.

Both teams to score

FC Cincinnati scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. DC United scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive home games FC Cincinnati played. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games DC United played. DC United will feel optimistic about scoring on Sunday with FC Cincinnati managing a measly one clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to one clean sheets in their previous 10 games.

Total goals

FC Cincinnati saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. In the last ten games for DC United, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.3 times goals per game themselves. Amazingly, FC Cincinnati failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.