FC Cincinnati vs DC United Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 19/08/2020, 07:30  by James | Modified on 19/08/2020 at 08:30 in Major League Soccer Predictions

FC Cincinnati welcome DC United to Nippert Stadium this weekend for Major League Soccer action. Cincinnati are eighth in the Eastern Conference standings after three defeats and two wins. A decent showing in the MLS is Back tournament saw them make it to the knockout stages before being eliminated by eventual winners Portland Timbers on penalties in the Round of 16. DC United are a point behind Cincinnati in tenth place after one win, two draws, and two defeats from five matches. The Washington-based franchise failed to make it out of their group in the MLS is Back tournament. This will be the first game that either club has played since the regular season resumed. DC United last won a Conference title in 2014 and they are adapting to life with designated star Wayne Rooney, the veteran English forward departing for his homeland after two seasons as DC United's leading scorer. They finished fifth last season before crashing out of the MLS Cup in Round 1. Cincinnati participated in their first MLS season in 2019, finishing in the lowly position of 12th. Their promising showing in the MLS is Back tournament suggest better things are in store.

DC United are unbeaten in their two competitive matches against Cincinnati, winning one game and drawing the other. The victory was a 4-1 battering that took place in Ohio, so they won't fear making this trip again. However, DC United's poor start to the season ensures that Cincinnati have nothing to be afraid of either. The visitors have conceded the first goal in their last four matches and it still remains to be seen how they will cope with the departure of Rooney. We expect a close game and lean towards a home win. Back Cincinnati draw no bet to give your wager a safety net.