MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati Hosts Struggling Atlanta United

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati Hosts Struggling Atlanta United

By Michael Davidson

February 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM

FC Cincinnati hosts Atlanta United at TQL Stadium for an 8:00 p.m. ET Wednesday night matchup on FS1. Atlanta leads the all-time MLS series 3-1-1.

Key Match Details:

  • FC Cincinnati coming off tough 5-4 loss to Montreal
  • Atlanta United on 8-match winless streak
  • Atlanta just fired coach Gabriel Heinze
  • Josef Martinez returns after training separately

FC Cincinnati Overview:

  • Brazilian Brenner scored twice vs Montreal
  • Attack improving but defense struggled last match
  • 46% possession on season, just 33% vs Montreal
  • Missing Allan Cruz and Ronald Matarria (Gold Cup)

Atlanta United Status:

  • Assistant Rob Valentino serving as interim coach
  • Missing Miles Robinson and Brad Guzan (Gold Cup)
  • Josef Martinez back after Copa America absence
  • Career: 79 goals, 11 assists in 91 league games

Betting Lines:

  • FC Cincinnati: +115 ML, -0.5 goals (+100)
  • Atlanta United: +240 ML, +0.5 goals (-140)
  • Draw: +250
  • Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
  • First Goal: FCC -135, Atlanta +125

Analysis: With Atlanta in disarray and FC Cincinnati needing to bounce back from a disappointing loss, look for the home side to take advantage and secure three points against a struggling Atlanta team missing key players.

image showing previous matchup between teams

image showing previous matchup between teams

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