FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United FC — MLS at TQL Stadium.
- FC Cincinnati 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Atlanta United FC 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 3–6 | L |
| 24 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–5 | L |
| 20 Oct | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 16 Oct | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Oct | Toronto FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Cincinnati | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #14 |
| 20 | Points | 11 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 9 |
| 36 | Scored | 14 |
| 37 | Conceded | 23 |
| -1 | GD | -9 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 0.79 |
| 33% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
FC Cincinnati are 7th (20 pts). Atlanta United FC are 14th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Cincinnati
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
7/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Atlanta United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Cincinnati launch into their encounter with Atlanta United FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brooks Lennon made 280 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' It looks surprising FC Cincinnati does not make any changes. Yuya Kubo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Atlanta United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Cincinnati is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 21' What a strike from Zico Bailey! The score is 1-0.
- 26' Atlanta United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' A quiet spell here at TQL Stadium. Atlanta United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' Poor challenge from Caleb Stanko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' Franco Ibarra has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Cincinnati and Atlanta United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Jake Mulraney is replacing Anton Walkes for the Atlanta United FC side.
- 51' FC Cincinnati has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 56' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ronald Hernandez suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' FC Cincinnati make a change. Zico Bailey trudges off to be replaced by Joseph-Claude Gyau on 59 minutes.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Ronald Hernandez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' The crowd applauds Ronald Hernandez as he leaves the pitch. Brooks Lennon steps in for Atlanta United FC.
- 70' What a moment for Miles Robinson! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' Alvaro Barreal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Haris Medunjanin on 74 minute.
- 79' Josef Martinez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Atlanta United FC are in front.
- 83' Fresh legs for FC Cincinnati! Calvin Harris comes on to replace Yuya Kubo.
- 84' Time for substitution for Atlanta United FC. Josef Martinez is replaced by George Campbell.
- 85' George Campbell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josef Martinez on 85 minute.
- 86' Atlanta United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' Ronald Matarrita was booked on 88.
- 89' Ezequiel Barco makes way for Erick Torres at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Atlanta United FC.
- Full Time. Atlanta United FC beats FC Cincinnati
Lineups
FC Cincinnati Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 25
- 33
-
7
Yuya Kubo ↓ Calvin Harris 83'
- 6
- 11
- 18
-
19
Brandon Vazquez ↓ Allan Cruz 59'
- 16
- 9
- 5
Bench
-
8
Allan Cruz ↑ 59'
- 2
-
31
Alvaro Barreal ↑ 74'
- 23
- 39
-
13
Joseph-Claude Gyau ↑ 59'
-
20
Calvin Harris ↑ 83'
- 29
- 21
Coach
Tyrone Marshall
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Anton Walkes ↓ Jake Mulraney 46'
- 9
- 19
- 6
-
8
Ezequiel Barco ↓ Erick Torres 89'
- 1
- 7
- 12
- 21
- 2
-
14
Franco Ibarra ↓ Jurgen Damm 68'
Bench
-
11
Brooks Lennon ↑ 68'
-
23
Jake Mulraney ↑ 46'
- 25
-
22
Jurgen Damm ↑ 68'
- 13
-
32
George Campbell ↑ 85'
- 28
-
31
Erick Torres ↑ 89'
- 30
Coach
Gonzalo Pineda
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 |
| Miles Robinson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Cincinnati Form
Atlanta United FC Form
2021-11-07
FC Cincinnati
1–2
Atlanta United FC
W
2021-11-03
New York Red Bulls
0–0
Atlanta United FC
D
2021-10-30
Atlanta United FC
1–1
Toronto FC
D
2021-10-27
Atlanta United FC
2–1
Internacional CF Miami
W
2021-10-20
Atlanta United FC
1–1
New York City FC
D
2021-10-16
Toronto FC
0–2
Atlanta United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
FC Cincinnati xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Cincinnati or Atlanta United FC 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atlanta United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
FC Cincinnati or Draw
59%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
65%
FC Cincinnati or Atlanta United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cincinnati win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Cincinnati
| Handicap | FC Cincinnati covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

