FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at TQL Stadium.
- FC Cincinnati 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Apr | Montreal Impact FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 26 Mar | Charlotte FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Orlando City SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Orlando City SC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Cincinnati | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #21 |
| 46 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 12 / 11 / 11 |
| 67 | Scored | 52 |
| 75 | Conceded | 40 |
| -8 | GD | +12 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
FC Cincinnati are 8th (46 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Cincinnati
0-15
6/3
16-30
5/11
31-45
10/11
46-60
8/13
61-75
6/7
76+
17/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Cincinnati
| Kevin Denkey | 17 G | 2 A |
| Evander | 14 G | 13 A |
| Tom Barlow | 10 G | 4 A |
| Pavel Bucha | 6 G | 3 A |
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. FC Cincinnati host Los Angeles FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' FC Cincinnati are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Los Angeles FC's shape.
- 6' That is a Yellow card for Los Angeles FC. Doneil Henry will be fuming at that decision.
- 11' Maxime Crepeau has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 16' 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.
- 19' FC Cincinnati receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 19.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Sebastien Ibeagha is replacing Doneil Henry for the Los Angeles FC side.
- 33' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sebastien Ibeagha.
- 38' FC Cincinnati are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' Doneil Henry is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Cincinnati tonight.
- 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Cincinnati and Los Angeles FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 49' What composure from Luciano Acosta! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Cincinnati in their trying to find a way past Los Angeles FC's compact .
- 59' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kellyn Acosta makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 64' Senegal international Dominique Badji has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' Geoff Cameron gets the nod from FC Cincinnati. He replaces Ian Murphy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Los Angeles FC ring the changes. Cristian Arango has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Musovski to step up.
- 77' FC Cincinnati have won 381 goals from 264 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' Time for substitution for FC Cincinnati. Brenner da Silva is replaced by Nick Markanich.
- 79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Daniel Musovski makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 84' Los Angeles FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 87' The whistle greets Carlos Vela as he departs to be replaced by Cal Jennings.
- 90' Arquimides Ordonez has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Nelson on 90 minute.
- 90' Daniel Musovski catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Los Angeles FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
7
Yuya Kubo ↓ Haris Medunjanin 90'
- 14
- 2
- 10
- 93
- 3
- 9
-
12
Calvin Harris ↓ Allan Cruz 78'
-
32
Ian Murphy ↓ Geoff Cameron 68'
- 18
Bench
-
20
Geoff Cameron ↑ 68'
- 25
-
6
Haris Medunjanin ↑ 90'
-
8
Allan Cruz ↑ 78'
- 16
-
29
Arquimides Ordonez ↑ 90'
-
33
Nick Markanich ↑ 78'
- 35
Coach
Pat Noonan
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 9
- 6
- 24
-
10
Carlos Vela ↓ Cal Jennings 87'
- 23
- 44
- 16
-
11
Jose Cifuentes ↓ Latif Blessing 72'
- 22
- 3
Bench
- 77
-
7
Latif Blessing ↑ 72'
-
25
Sebastien Ibeagha ↑ 30'
- 2
- 8
-
29
Daniel Musovski ↑ 72'
-
26
Cal Jennings ↑ 87'
Coach
Steven Cherundolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mark-Anthony Kaye | 1 |
| Kellyn Acosta | 1 |
| Daniel Musovski | 1 |
| Luciano Acosta | 1 |
| Denis Bouanga | 1 |
| Esteban David Martinez | 1 |
| Luca Orellano | 1 |
| Carlos Vela | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Cincinnati Form
Los Angeles FC Form
2022-04-24
FC Cincinnati
1–2
Los Angeles FC
W
2022-04-17
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2022-04-09
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Los Angeles FC
L
2022-04-02
Orlando City SC
2–4
Los Angeles FC
W
2022-03-21
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2022-03-12
Internacional CF Miami
0–2
Los Angeles FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
FC Cincinnati xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles FC 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 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
FC Cincinnati or Draw
51%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
73%
FC Cincinnati or Los Angeles FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cincinnati win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
4.3%
0 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.4%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Cincinnati
| Handicap | FC Cincinnati covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 20% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

