A critical MLS Eastern Conference matchup awaits as FC Cincinnati (12th place) hosts DC United (8th place) at TQL Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. FC Cincinnati seeks their first home win of the season while looking to potentially climb to 10th place with a victory.

Team Form and History:

• DC United leads the all-time series with 2 wins and 2 draws in 4 meetings
• DC United has won 2 of 3 matches played in Cincinnati
• FC Cincinnati is winless in 8 straight home matches this season (6 losses, 2 draws)
• FC Cincinnati has allowed goals in 10 consecutive home games

Key Players and Stats: FC Cincinnati:

• Luciano Acosta: 4 goals (team leader)
• Brenner: 3 goals
• Ronald Matarrita & Acosta: 3 assists each
• Kenneth Vermeer: 19 goals allowed in 11 starts

DC United:

• Ola Kamara: 7 goals (team leader)
• Bill Hamid: 7 goals allowed in 8 starts
• Recent form: 4 wins, 2 draws in last 8 matches
• Defense: 4 clean sheets in last 8 games

Betting Odds:

• FC Cincinnati: +175 ML, -0.5 goals (+145)
• DC United: +150 ML, +0.5 goals (+125)
• Draw: +260
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
• First Goal: FC Cincinnati +105, DC United -110, No Goals +750

Analysis: Cincinnati's struggles to hold leads and DC United's improved defensive form make the first goal crucial. While Cincinnati has home-field advantage, their winless streak and defensive issues give DC United a slight edge.

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