Our prediction for this MLS match:
Cincinnati
Match Time & Date:
16/05/2024
01:30
Prediction: 2-1
Atlanta United
Cincinnati play host to Atlanta United at their TQL Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. Cincinnati are on a four-game winning run in the Major League Soccer and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to win the midweek clash. Alvas Powell limped off with injury in the last league match, with Gerardo Valenzuela likely to step up. All DeAndre Yedlin, Yamil Asad, and Aaron Boupendza are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
The Five Stripes, meanwhile, have been struggling at the back of late, with the team conceding five goals in total in the last two league matches. Given their shaky defence, we do not believe that Atlanta United are capable of upsetting the in-form hosts. All Tyler Wolff, Stian Gregersen, Derrick Williams, and Jamal Thiare are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Luciano Acosta):
Luciano Acosta is a professional footballer who plays for DC United as an attacking midfielder. Acosta was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 31, 1994 and he started his senior career at his hometown club Boca Juniors. After scoring 2 goals in 25 appearances for the famous Argentine club, the 160-cm tall footballer joined Estudiantes on loan in 2016.
In 2017 he moved to DC United and he has been playing for the MlS club ever since. Luciano Acosta impressed in the 2018 season, with the Argentina international scoring 10 goals, while providing 15 assists for his teammates in the process. Despite producing thrilling showings in the 2018 MLS campaign, he has yet to earn a call-up for the Argentina national football team.
Acosta’s main position is attacking midfielder, but he is capable of playing as both second striker and centre forward as well. He has a contract with DC United which should expire on December 31, 2019 and his preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Atlanta United):
Atlanta United is a Major League Soccer club and they were founded on April 16, 2014. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia and they will make their debut in MLS in 2017. Arthur Blank is the club’s owner and Bobby Dodd Stadium is Atlanta United’s home ground.
Arthur Blank is an American businessman, who is well known for his ownership of the NFL club Atlanta Falcons. The venue was opened on September 27, 1913 and its’ current capacity is 60.316. However, it has to be noted that the team will play first eight home games of the 2017 season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, while the latter nine fixtures will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking of the club’s colors, Atlanta United footballers wear black and red shirts and black shorts with a little bit of gold mixed in. Gerardo Martino, who used to be in charge of La Liga side Barcelona in the past, will coach Atlanta United in the 2017 MLS season. Tata Martino won the Spanish Super Cup with Barca, while making it to the Copa America final with Argentina on two occasions (2015, 2016).
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