Our prediction for this MLS match:
Cincinnati will be aiming to retain top position in the Eastern Conference when they take on Toronto on Thursday morning. Cincinnati are enjoying a very successful MLS campaign, with the team suffering only one defeat in the process and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to beat the Reds in front of home fans. Luciano Acosta is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Vancouver, while both Sergio Santos and Brenner remain in the recovery room. Midfielder Ian Murphy faces race against the clock to be fit for the midweek clash.
The Canadian outfit, on the other hand, have drawn each of their last three league fixtures and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from the TQL Stadium clash as well. Toronto, though, are not regarded as good travelers, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. The visitors will be without Matt Hedges, Coello Camarero, Adama Diomande, Victor Vazquez, and Michael Bradley in Thursday’s encounter.
Highlighted Player (Lorenzo Insigne):
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Born in Frattamaggiore, Naples on June 4, 1991, Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian footballer who plays for his hometown club Napoli in the Serie A. Insigne is a product of Olimpia Sant’Arpino football school, but he joined the Partenopei at the age of 15.
The diminutive attacker scored his first ever goal in the Italian top flight on September 16, 2012 in a 3-1 win over Parma. Insigne, who played for the likes of Cavese, Foggia and Pescara on loan before returning to Naples, made his debut with the Italian national team on September 11, 2012 in the World Cup qualifier against Malta.
The Napoli forward scored his first ever goal for the Azzurri in a friendly against Argentina on August 14, 2013. His main position is left winger, but he is used as a second striker as well. Lorenzo Insigne has a contract with Napoli until June 30, 2022.
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