Predictions Major League Soccer - FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United

Major League Soccer - FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United
Match Time: 16-05-2024 07:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati secured a 2-1 victory against Columbus Crew in Sunday's encounter at MAPFRE Stadium, in what was their fourth successive win in the league.

Both sides struggled to find the net until Pat Noonan's men took the lead in the 74th minute with Kevin Kelsey's first goal in only his second appearance for the Orange and Blue since joining the club in April.

Two minutes later, Cincinnati doubled their lead as Luciano Acosta scored his fourth goal in as many matches and they held on for the win despite conceding a goal in the 89th minute.

With 24 points from 12 matches, the Knifey Lions sit second in the Eastern Conference standings, three points behind leaders Inter Miami who have played one more game.

However, Thursday's hosts have not been able to replicate their away form in front of their home fans, picking up just eight points from a possible 15 on home soil so far. They have also struggled in this particular fixture, losing twice and drawing three times in five encounters.

Atlanta United

Atlanta's poor league run continued as they fell 3-2 to DC United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, extending their winless streak to six matches.

The Five Stripes remain in 10th place with 12 points, just five points above the Eastern Conference's bottom side, New England Revolution.

Atlanta will be hoping to end their away struggles, as this has been the major source of their poor performance so far this season. While they have performed well at home, Gonzalo Pineda's side are yet to secure a single victory on the road.

The disparity in their home and away performances is particularly evident in front of goal, with the visitors having scored 15 goals in seven home games compared to just four goals in four away games.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 3-1 Atlanta United