FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC – Match Preview

FC Cincinnati is set to host Los Angeles FC at TQL Stadium on Friday, September 28th. The game, kicking off at 23:30 GMT, signals the start of a new journey for both teams in the first round of the competition. FC Cincinnati, currently third with 56 points from 30 matches, has shown a strong performance. Los Angeles FC, in seventh place with 49 points from 29 games, has also displayed impressive offensive skills. Both teams aim to climb higher in the standings, making this match crucial for their ambitions.

FC Cincinnati – Form

FC Cincinnati has had varied results recently in Major League Soccer. Their latest match on September 22 against Nashville SC ended in a 2:2 draw. Luciano Acosta and Luca Orellano scored the goals. Before that, they won 2:1 against Minnesota United on September 19. Their game on September 14 resulted in a goalless draw with Columbus Crew.

Los Angeles FC – Form

Los Angeles FC has faced challenges in finding consistent form. They lost 3:1 to FC Dallas on September 22, with Eduard Atuesta scoring their only goal. A 1:1 draw followed this against Austin FC, with David Martinez scoring. Their match against LA Galaxy ended in a 4:2 loss, despite goals from Mateusz Bogusz and Denis Bouanga.

FC Cincinnati – Los Angeles FC – Head to Head

The last encounter between FC Cincinnati and Los Angeles FC was on April 24, 2022. Los Angeles FC won with a 2:1 scoreline. In their last 10 meetings, FC Cincinnati has not won, with Los Angeles FC winning 2 times. The last 5 matches have seen one-sided outcomes, with no draws in the last 2 games.

FC Cincinnati – Los Angeles FC – Standings

As Round 1 approaches, both teams are preparing for an exciting clash. FC Cincinnati is in third place with 56 points, showing a strong campaign. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 39. Los Angeles FC is in seventh place with 49 points. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 40. This match is pivotal for both teams’ aspirations.

FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC – Top scorers

Luciano Acosta leads FC Cincinnati’s scoring with 12 goals. Yuya Kubo follows with 10 goals. Luca Orellano has added 9 goals, Kevin Kelsy 6, and Pavel Bucha 4. For Los Angeles FC, Denis Bouanga has scored 17 times. Mateusz Bogusz has added 14 goals. Cristian Olivera and Timothy Tillman have contributed 5 and 4 goals, respectively, with Eduard Atuesta adding 3.

FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor FC Cincinnati with odds of 1.91 for a win. A draw is at 3.70, and an away win for Los Angeles FC is at 3.60. Cincinnati’s recent performances give them an edge. However, Los Angeles FC’s historical success could influence the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” option and “draw-no-bet” for Cincinnati are also available for bettors.

FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is set at 1.53, indicating a likelihood of a high-scoring match. Both teams have a strong goal-scoring record this season, suggesting an exciting game. The “Under 2.5” option at 2.40 caters to those expecting fewer goals.

FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for ‘Yes’ in the BTTS market are 1.50, and ‘No’ is at 2.50. Considering both teams’ scoring abilities and defensive records, a BTTS: Yes at 1.50 is a plausible bet.

FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC – Prediction