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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 19 match between Orlando City and FC Cincinnati and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When FC Cincinnati come to Inter&Co Stadium for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, Orlando City will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

The Orlando City enter the game ranked 10 in the Eastern Conference, while the FC Cincinnati are 6 in the Eastern Conference.

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Team form: Orlando City vs FC Cincinnati

Orlando City Form

In has been a bit of everything for Orlando City in their previous three matches, where they first beat Monterrey by 1-2. This was followed by a disappointing 1-2 defeat against Leon, before an encounter with Atletico de San Luis produced a 2-2 draw. Orlando City won four of their last six Major League Soccer matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded seven and scored 12 goals.

FC Cincinnati Form

FC Cincinnati won twice in their last three matches as Pachuca were defeated by 3-1, before they beat Club Universidad Nacional 2-0. Atlas proved too strong, though, and a 1-2 defeat followed. FC Cincinnati claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by 14 goals to 14.

Betting facts for Orlando City and FC Cincinnati

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Orlando City and FC Cincinnati. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 3 of the last 4 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 FC Cincinnati matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 5.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 FC Cincinnati matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 FC Cincinnati away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Orlando City vs FC Cincinnati

It is difficult to look past Evander Ferreira, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target five times in recent Major League Soccer matches for FC Cincinnati, with a total for the season saying 11 goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With four goals lately for Orlando City in the Major League Soccer, Martin Ojeda is also a player to look out for.

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Full-time result

Orlando City claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. FC Cincinnati won one of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost five of the games in this run. FC Cincinnati conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. FC Cincinnati have not lost to Orlando City in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Orlando City scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. FC Cincinnati scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 8 consecutive away games FC Cincinnati played. FC Cincinnati should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Orlando City only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. FC Cincinnati claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. FC Cincinnati have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Orlando City.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Orlando City’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in nine of the last 10 matches FC Cincinnati played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of three goals themselves during this run. FC Cincinnati are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 15 matches.