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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Minnesota United take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important encounter at the Allianz Field on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati are in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The away side played out a 0-0 stalemate at the hands of Columbus Crew last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the Western Conference league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts eased past St. Louis City by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Minnesota United have a good recent record against FC Cincinnati and have won three out of the last five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's paltry one victory.
- Minnesota United were unbeaten in their first four matches against FC Cincinnati in all matches and scored 10 goals in these games before they suffered a 1-0 defeat in the previous game between the two teams in May 2022.
- Minnesota United have lost four of their last five matches at home in the regular season of MLS - they had lost only four of the 23 such games preceding this run in a streak dating back to April 2023.
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
FC Cincinnati have given a good account of themselves this season and will be intent on maintaining their momentum in the league. The Eastern Conference outfit put in an uninspiring display against Columbus Crew last week and has a point to prove in this fixture.
Minnesota United have been uncharacteristically poor at home this season and have plenty of work to do ahead of this match. FC Cincinnati are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Minnesota United 1-3 FC Cincinnati
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Kevin Kelsy to score - Yes
