Visitors Aiming for the Top
We’re 16 games into the MLS Season and Orlando City is one victory away from climbing up to the Eastern Conference top spot. The Lions will face FC Cincinnati as the betting online underdogs, but they’ve been considerably better when playing on the road.
As for the Orange and Blue, they need the victory to return to the playoff zone. Plus, this seems to be the perfect opportunity for FC Cincinnati to snap out of a three-game winless streak. Summing up, you can expect a back-and-forth battle!
Let’s check the latest soccer picks, news, stats, injury reports, and MLS odds for FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City. We’ve plenty of soccer predictions for you to consider.
FC Cincinnati Led by Vazquez
Soccer is a team sport but having players like Brandon Vazquez can make a huge difference. Vazquez is the team’s top scorer with eight goals. Overall, only Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) and Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas) have scored more.
Thanks to Vazquez, FC Cincinnati didn’t lose its third straight game last week. His eighth goal of the season allowed the Orange and Blue to draw 1-1 with the Philadelphia Union. They dominated the game, enough to win possession and finish with more shots, but only Vazquez was effective. Well, Obinna Nwobodo also deserves some credit. He played well enough to be named to the MLS Team of the Week. Considering he signed for the team one month ago, that’s pretty impressive.
The Orange and Blue, who are offering a +120 price in the sportsbook, are 2-0-4 when playing at home. They scored in five of those games and finished with a clean sheet once. Most recently, they lost 3-2 to the New England Revolution.
Overall, win or lose, Cincinnati has 10 straight games scoring at least one goal. In other words, you can always expect the Orange and Blue to put up a good fight.
Orlando City on a Roll
After losing 4-1 to CF Montreal in early May, Orlando City has gone seven straight games without losing in all competitions. Regarding the MLS, the Lions currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. As for the U.S. Open Cup, they’ll face Nashville SC in the Round of 8.
Last week, the Lions played host to the Houston Dynamo and won 2-1. Ercan Kara scored both goals. Kara is the main reason for you to consider including Orlando in your soccer picks. He’s highly motivated as those two goals allowed him to become the team’s top scorer.
The Lions have been considerably better on the road. They own a 3-4-1 road record, 4-0-4 at home, and scored in all games. That includes drawing 1-1 to the New England Revolution, which was their last road game. Defensively, they finished with a clean sheet four times.
The visitors are offering a +200 price. That means you could win $200 per every $100 you wager on them. One last thing for you to consider: The Lions have no major injury concerns.
FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 6
- FC Cincinnati Victories: 1 (5 goals)
- Orlando City Victories: 3 (12 goals)
- Draws: 2
This will be the second time that these two collide in the current season. The first was three months ago, in Orlando, and FC Cincinnati pulled off the stunner with a 2-1 victory. Vazquez scored both goals. The Orange and Blue were the betting online underdogs at +550.
Curiously enough, the Lions won 1-0 the last time they met in Cincinnati.
FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Game Information
- Date: Friday
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
- FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Live Stream: fubo.tv
FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Betting Lines
FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Prediction
FC Cincinnati is bound to win, but the Orange and Blue defensive unit has allowed the third-most goals in the Eastern Conference with 26 goals. That’s 1.7 goals per game. Besides Kara, Orlando City’s roster also includes Alexandre Pato, Tesho Akindele, Mauricio Pereyra, Jake Mulraney and Facundo Torres. In other words, offensive talent to spare. You won’t find a more tempting underdog, so go for it.
Score Prediction: Orlando City 2, FC Cincinnati 1
