FC Cincinnati (13-4-3) travel to face off against D.C. United SC (4-9-8) on Wednesday, July 3rd. This match will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. FC Cincinnati is coming off a win in their previous match, while D.C. United SC played to a draw vs. FC Cincinnati. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.

FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United SC

FC Cincinnati Is Coming Off A Win

FC Cincinnati will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over FC Dallas. Going into that match, they were the +135 favorite, and the one goal scored fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

On offense, FC Cincinnati was only able to take six shots, two of which were on target. They needed the goal from Luca Orellano, who was assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela. Orellano’s goal was his only shot on target and third overall.

Defensively, FC Cincinnati was able to record a clean sheet, with Roman Celentano making two saves on FC Dallas’ two shots on target. Overall, the defense allowed 16 shots and intercepted five passes while not blocking any shots.

FC Cincinnati heads on the road to take on D.C. United SC. So far this season, Cincinnati has been strong on the road, going 8-1-1. Overall, they are 13-4-3, which has them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Over their last five matches, they have gone 3-2, with their most recent match being a 1-0 win over FC Dallas. Following this match, they will return home to take on Inter Miami CF on July 6th.

D.C. United SC Is Coming Off A Draw

D.C. United went on the road in their last match, taking on the New York Red Bulls. The match ended in a draw, and going into the match, they were the heavy underdog at +430. The four combined goals surpassed the line of 2.5 goals.

Two of D.C. United’s eight total shots found the back of the net. They took three shots on goal, and the other two shots were on target. Jared Stroud and Pedro Santos were the two players to score, with Stroud taking three total shots.

Tyler Miller finished with two saves on the Red Bulls’ four shots on goal. Overall, New York took 23 shots, and D.C. United’s defense finished with five interceptions and didn’t block a shot.

Through 21 matches, D.C. United SC has a record of 4-9-8, putting them 13th in the Eastern Conference. Overall, they have been favored in 12 matches, going 3-6-3 in those contests. Over their last six matches, D.C. United has gone 0-4-2. On June 29th, they played to a 2-2 draw against the New York Red Bulls. This match vs. FC Cincinnati is their final home match before hitting the road for a match vs. Orlando City SC on July 6th.

FC Cincinnati Offense Breakdown

Luciano Acosta is the top scorer for FC Cincinnati this season, as he has found the back of the net nine times, which is 14th in MLS. He has also taken 19 shots on goal, which is 26th in the league. As a team, Cincinnati is 11th in MLS in goals per match, and they are 7th in shots on goal per match. However, they have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Their passing percentage of 83.5% is 14th in the league.

D.C. United SC Offense Breakdown

Christian Benteke has been the top scorer for D.C. United SC this season, finding the back of the net 14 times, which is also good for second in the MLS. He has also been the leader in shots on goal for D.C. United SC, with 32, which is third in the league. Jared Stroud has been the leader in assists for D.C. United SC, with seven, which is eighth in the MLS. He has also scored two goals this season, which is second on the team and 142nd in the league. This season, D.C. United SC is 19th in the MLS in goals per match, averaging 1.3, and 17th in shots on goal per match, averaging 4.7.

FC Cincinnati Defense Breakdown

FC Cincinnati’s defense has been up and down over their last four matches, but they are coming off a shutout against FC Dallas. Overall, they are 6th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.2 goals per match. They are also 20th in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions. Keeper Roman Celentano is 5th in clean sheets this season, and he is 23rd in saves. Over their last four matches, they have given up an average of 1.8 goals per match.

D.C. United SC Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against FC Cincinnati, D.C. United SC’s defense is giving up 1.9 goals per match, which is 25th in the MLS. Over their last six matches, they have given up 14 goals (2.3 per match). They are 14th in the MLS in interceptions and 3rd in blocked shots. Alex Bono is 17th in the MLS in saves and has just two clean sheets this season.

FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United SC Prediction

Coming into this match, FC Cincinnati has been the better defensive club, allowing the 6th fewest goals in the MLS. On the other side, D.C. United has struggled on offense, ranking 19th in goals scored and 23rd in shooting percentage. Our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with Christian Benteke giving D.C. United the best chance to score a goal. As for FC Cincinnati, look for Luciano Acosta to find the back of the net.

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