Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 27 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
- FC Cincinnati 26 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | New York City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | Toronto FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Orlando City SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Atlanta United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Montreal Impact FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Charlotte FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | New York City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | New England Revolution | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #9 |
| 27 | Points | 33 |
| 27 | Played | 26 |
| 7 / 6 / 14 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 9 |
| 32 | Scored | 55 |
| 45 | Conceded | 64 |
| -13 | GD | -9 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 26% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
Atlanta United FC are 14th (27 pts). FC Cincinnati are 9th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
3/5
31-45
2/5
46-60
3/6
61-75
4/7
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
4/3
16-30
5/9
31-45
9/9
46-60
5/11
61-75
4/4
76+
13/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
FC Cincinnati
| Kevin Denkey | 14 G | 1 A |
| Evander | 13 G | 7 A |
| Tom Barlow | 7 G | 2 A |
| Pavel Bucha | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mercedes-Benz Stadium!
- 5' FC Cincinnati looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 10' Atlanta United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Cincinnati's shape.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Atlanta United FC and FC Cincinnati are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Atlanta United FC that had 291 games and scored 437 goals.
- 25' FC Cincinnati is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Atlanta United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with FC Cincinnati winning 100% of all matches.
- 43' The crowd applauds Nick Hagglund as he leaves the pitch. Ian Murphy steps in for FC Cincinnati.
- 46' Atlanta United FC ring the changes. Noah Cobb has done his job and it is now time for Ronald Hernandez to step up.
- 51' Bartosz Slisz is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Atlanta United FC so far.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Corey Baird is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Cincinnati.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Thiago Almada makes it 1-0.
- 60' Another change for Atlanta United FC made on 60 minute. Daniel Rios leaves to be changed by Georgios Giakoumakis.
- 61' The crowd applauds Edwin Mosquera as he leaves the pitch. Xande Silva steps in for Atlanta United FC.
- 62' What a moment for Luca Orellano! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' A stunning finish from Luciano Acosta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' Ajani Fortune has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 68.
- 73' Tristan Muyumba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Boupendza. He replaces Corey Baird on 76 minute.
- 81' FC Cincinnati are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Miles Robinson. He receives a card.
- 86' The whistle greets Saba Lobzhanidze as he departs to be replaced by Tyler Wolff.
- 89' A moment of madness from Pavel Bucha on 89 minutes earns him a card. FC Cincinnati will be frustrated.
- 89' FC Cincinnati manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alvas Powell is hanging Luca Orellano on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Luciano Acosta on 90 minutes.
- 90' Fresh legs for FC Cincinnati! Malik Pinto comes on to replace Pavel Bucha.
- FC Cincinnati celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 4
- 1
- 10
- 19
- 6
-
8
Tristan Muyumba ↓ Ajani Fortune 60'
-
20
Edwin Mosquera ↓ Xande Silva 61'
- 26
-
24
Noah Cobb ↓ Ronald Hernandez 46'
-
9
Saba Lobzhanidze ↓ Tyler Wolff 86'
Bench
- 13
-
16
Xande Silva ↑ 61'
-
2
Ronald Hernandez ↑ 46'
- 30
- 22
-
28
Tyler Wolff ↑ 86'
- 21
-
35
Ajani Fortune ↑ 60'
-
7
Georgios Giakoumakis ↑ 60'
Coach
Gonzalo Pineda
FC Cincinnati Lineups
Starting XI
-
91
DeAndre Yedlin ↓ Bret Halsey 90'
- 21
- 7
-
11
Corey Baird ↓ Aaron Boupendza 76'
-
4
Nick Hagglund ↓ Ian Murphy 43'
- 10
- 1
- 12
-
20
Pavel Bucha ↓ Malik Pinto 90'
- 5
-
23
Luca Orellano ↓ Alvas Powell 89'
Bench
-
9
Aaron Boupendza ↑ 76'
- 36
-
2
Alvas Powell ↑ 89'
- 27
-
15
Bret Halsey ↑ 90'
-
32
Ian Murphy ↑ 43'
- 14
-
26
Malik Pinto ↑ 90'
- 22
Coach
Pat Noonan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josef Martinez | 6 |
| Luciano Acosta | 4 |
| Georgios Giakoumakis | 2 |
| Evander | 2 |
| Thiago Almada | 2 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 |
| Brandon Vazquez | 2 |
| Brenner da Silva | 1 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2024-04-20
Atlanta United FC
1–2
FC Cincinnati
L
2024-04-14
Atlanta United FC
2–2
Philadelphia Union
D
2024-04-06
New York City FC
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
2024-03-31
Atlanta United FC
3–0
Chicago Fire FC
W
2024-03-23
Toronto FC
2–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2024-03-17
Atlanta United FC
2–0
Orlando City SC
W
FC Cincinnati Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.79
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for:
Atlanta United FC or FC Cincinnati 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Cincinnati win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
64%
Atlanta United FC or FC Cincinnati
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | FC Cincinnati covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.