Our prediction for this MLS match:
Atlanta United
Match Time & Date:
16/04/2022
23:00
Prediction: 3-1
FC Cincinnati
Atlanta United will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Charlotte when they take on Cincinnati on Sunday morning. The Five Stripes have been having their ups and downs at the start of the season, but a win over Cincinnati could see them climb to second place in the standings. All Luiz Araujo, Machop Chol, and Emerson Hyndman are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The visitors, on the other hand, aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Charlotte and Montreal. Since the visitors have been struggling at the back of late, we are tempted to put our money on Atlanta United. Ronald Matarrita is back from international duty, while both Gustavo Vallecilla and John Nelson should miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Josef Martinez):
Josef Martinez started his senior career at Caracas, but he made no more than 36 league appearances for the Venezuelan outfit from 2010 to 2012. Martinez then moved to Europe and the 170-cm tall striker scored 4 goals in 34 appearances for the capital club. In the 2013/2014 season he played for fellow Swiss outfit Thun (on loan) and on June 7, 2014 he signed a contract with Serie A team Torino.
In December, 2017 Josef Martinez scored his first ever goal in the Italian top flight in a 2-2 draw with Palermo. The Venezuela international currently plays (on loan) for Atlanta United in MLS and he made his debut for Gerardo Martino’s team against New York Red Bulls. Speaking of his international career, Martinez made his Venezuela debut against El Salvador, coming from the bench after 76 minutes.
On November 10, 2016 he scored a hat-trick for La Vinotinto in a thrilling 5-0 victory over Bolivia and it has to be noted that he has four caps (two goals) for Venezuela U20 team.
Highlighted Team (FC Cincinnati):
FC Cincinnati will make their MLS debut in the 2019 season. Based in Ohio, the Orange and Blue are a team who is expected to play their home games at West End Stadium. However, seeing that the West End Stadium is still under construction, FC Cincinnati will welcome their rivals at Nippert Stadium at the start of the season.
The team’s home colors are orange and blue, whilst they wear white shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels. Justin Hoyte, who used to play for the likes of Arsenal and Middlesbrough in the Premier League is considered one of the team’s most famous footballers.
The Orange and Blue will make their MLS debut against Seattle Sounders, whilst they will play their first ever home game in the league against Portland Timbers. It has to be noted that FC Cincinnati has five supporters groups: Die Innestadt, The Legion, The Pride, Queen City and The Briogaid.
