First-place New England Revolution (4-1-2) visits FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium for their first-ever meeting at the venue. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

FC Cincinnati comes in with momentum after securing their first win of the season, a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal. Their improved form stems from switching to a 3-5-2 formation, which has bolstered their attack while providing better defensive stability.

Key Points:

• Series tied 1-1 between teams
• New England leads Eastern Conference with 14 points
• FC Cincinnati has allowed league-worst 14 goals this season
• Revs have struggled on road (1 loss, 2 draws)

Team Updates:

• Cincinnati: Gustavo Vallecilla scored last match; Geoff Cameron providing veteran defensive presence
• Revolution: Gustavo Bou (2 goals), Adam Buksa (3 goals), Carles Gil (2 assists) lead attack

Betting Lines:

• New England: -105 (favorites)
• FC Cincinnati: +255
• Draw: +265
• Over 2.5 goals: -148
• Under 2.5 goals: +107

Analysis: New England should handle business if they're legitimate contenders, but Cincinnati could make a statement with a positive result. The first goal will be crucial - Cincinnati tends to struggle after conceding first.

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