Major League Soccer: FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between FC Cincinnati and Vancouver Whitecaps who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Despite their unsatisfactory form, Vancouver Whitecaps have a decent shot at three points in this round 16 match, when visiting FC Cincinnati. Though playing at the TQL Stadium this coming Thursday, bookmakers put a lot of faith in them gaining the away win.

While Vancouver Whitecaps are chasing the lead in the Major League Soccer after collecting 32 points in 14 rounds, FC Cincinnati trail by 20 points after 15 rounds, leaving them as number 7 in the table.

Form: FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps

FC Cincinnati Form

FC Cincinnati recorded a win, a draw and a defeat in their last three matches. They lost 3-5 against Inter Miami CF, before drawing 3-3 with San Diego FC. They won their most recent game 6-2 against Orlando City. FC Cincinnati claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored 18 and conceded 14 goals.

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Two victories are what Vancouver Whitecaps have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat FC Dallas 2-3. This was followed by a 1-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo FC, before winning again 2-4 against San Diego FC. Vancouver Whitecaps won three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 13 while also conceding eight times.

Betting stats and facts for FC Cincinnati and Vancouver Whitecaps

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between FC Cincinnati and Vancouver Whitecaps. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps

It is difficult to look past Brian White, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent Major League Soccer matches for Vancouver Whitecaps, with a total for the season saying ten goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With seven goals lately for FC Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, Evander Ferreira is also a player to look out for.

Popular markets: FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

FC Cincinnati won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at TQL Stadium. They drew one and lost two as well, while Vancouver Whitecaps won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three. Vancouver Whitecaps conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, FC Cincinnati only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive FC Cincinnati games Vancouver Whitecaps should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Thursday, as FC Cincinnati only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between FC Cincinnati and Vancouver Whitecaps.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of FC Cincinnati’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of three goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Vancouver Whitecaps’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches. FC Cincinnatis last 3 matches had over 4.5 goals. Vancouver Whitecaps conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.