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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Los Angeles FC take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important encounter at the TQL Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Los Angeles FC are in fourth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side defeated Sporting Kansas City by a 3-1 scoreline in the US Open Cup final this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are in second place in the Eastern Conference league table and have been impressive this season. The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by Nashville SC in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have an impressive recent record against FC Cincinnati and have the last two matches that have been played out between the two teams.
- Los Angeles FC are currently the only opponent in the regular season of MLS that FC Cincinnati have never picked up a point against.
- FC Cincinnati have won only three of their last eight matches at home in the regular season of MLS but have scored a total of 14 goals in their three victories during this period.
- Los Angeles FC are winless in their last five matches in the regular season of MLS - their second-longest such run in the history of the competition.
FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles FC have struggled in MLS over the past month but will take plenty of heart from their performance in the US Open Cup. Olivier Giroud found the back of the net this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
FC Cincinnati have been impressive this season and will look to step up to the plate in this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Los Angeles FC
FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Olivier Giroud to score - Yes
