Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati meet forces at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17, in a game for the 9th round of the MLS. The history of recent direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has recorded 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 matches. The last head ‑ to ‑ head between these two teams, on 08‑03‑2020, ended with Atlanta United winning by (2‑1). The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since FC Cincinnati presents considerable differences in their results at home and away.
Atlanta United :
After 2 wins and 1 loss, the home team is currently in 3rd position, without having won any points. In their last match, they lost to the New York RB at home by (0‑1), after in the previous match having won by (2‑1) at home, in a match against FC Cincinnati. This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 home games Atlanta United has recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. The team allowed the opponent goals in 7 of the last 10 games, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games.
Atlanta United is coming off a tough game, but it’s time to think about your next game. He has beaten Cincinnati this season and that is a positive factor for the team. Of course, the circumstances are different, but there is no way to hide the technical superiority of your staff. So, if you manage to execute your game plan without mistakes, the probability of victory will be great. You must respect your rival, but that does not mean that you have to stop prevailing.
FC Cincinnati :
After 3 losses, the visiting team is currently in 4th position, without having conquered any point. In their last match, they lost to the Columbus Crew at home by (0‑4), after losing in the previous match, in a match against Atlanta United, by (2‑1). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 1 victory, 4 draws and 10 defeats in his stadium. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, FC Cincinnati has won 4, tied 1 and lost 5. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 12 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals.
Cincinnati knows the importance of having a good result and although it depends only on itself to achieve it, it will not be easy. His rival has a good squad, making him the favorite. So, you will have to put together a strategy with which you are able to overcome the rival. It is difficult to say exactly what needs to be done, however basic things have to happen. During the ninety minutes he will have to play with quality and he will not be able to waste the goal possibilities that he has.
