FC Cincinnati (15-7-3) travel to face off against Inter Miami CF (16-4-5) on Saturday, August 24th. This match will be played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Inter Miami CF is coming off a win in their previous match, while FC Cincinnati will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Inter Miami CF. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami CF
FC Cincinnati Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
FC Cincinnati will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls. This puts an end to their two-match unbeaten streak and their record on the year is now 1-2-1. The four combined goals jumped up from the original over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Going into the match with the Red Bulls, FC Cincinnati was the heavy underdog and they were also playing on the road. The money line payout for a Cincinnati win was +285. Baird scored the only goal for Cincinnati, with the club taking two shots on goal as a whole.
On the defensive end, things were also tough for Cincinnati, with the Red Bulls taking a total of 19 shots and nine shots on goal. Celentano finished with six saves on the day, and the club’s defenders had just one block while intercepting four passes.
Heading into this match, FC Cincinnati is looking to snap a three-match losing streak. Overall, they have a record of 15-7-3, which has them sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Their road record of 9-2-1 is the best in the conference. Over their last three matches, they have lost to the New York Red Bulls, Chicago Fire FC, and Charlotte FC. In the standings, they are just one point behind the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Inter Miami CF Is Coming Off A Win
Inter Miami CF will be looking to build off their 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire FC. This match took place on their home pitch, and they had a money line payout of -127. The three combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.
Offensively, Inter Miami CF was led by MatÃas Rojas and Jordi Alba, who each scored one time. Rojas was the most active shooter for the club, finishing with four overall shots. Robert Taylor picked up an assist for the club.
On the defensive end, Inter Miami CF allowed one goal on five total shots. Drake Callender made four saves, and as a defensive unit, they blocked two shots and intercepted nine passes.
Inter Miami CF is looking to extend their winning streak to three matches as they take on FC Cincinnati. Overall, Inter Miami has a record of 16-4-5, which has them in first place in the Eastern Conference. They have been dominant at home, going 8-2-3, and have been favored in 16 of their 25 matches. After this match, they will hit the road to take on the Chicago Fire FC on September 1st. Over their last seven matches, Inter Miami has gone 6-1.
FC Cincinnati Offense Breakdown
Luciano Acosta is the top scorer for FC Cincinnati this season, as he has found the back of the net 11 times, which is 17th in MLS. Luca Orellano is the leader in shots on goal for Cincinnati, as he has put 26 shots on target, which is 19th in the league. He has scored five goals this season, which is 72nd in MLS. As a team, Cincinnati is 9th in MLS in goals per match, as they are averaging 1.8 goals per contest. They have scored fewer goals than their season average in three straight matches. They are 6th in the league in shots on goal per match, and they are 15th in the league in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 40% of their matches this season. Their passing percentage is 83.6%, which is 16th in MLS.
Inter Miami CF Offense Breakdown
Inter Miami CF has been the most prolific scoring team in MLS this season, averaging 2.2 goals per match. They are also 4th in passing percentage at 85.8%. Luis Suárez is their top scorer, with 12 goals, which is 10th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Lionel Messi has 10 assists, which is 4th in MLS, and he is also 9th in goals scored.
FC Cincinnati Defense Breakdown
FC Cincinnati’s defense has been up and down over their last seven matches, and they will be tested by the league’s top-scoring offense. They have given up three goals in two of their last three matches, including a 3-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on July 20th. They did have a clean sheet against FC Dallas on June 30th. Overall, they are 8th in goals allowed and 13th in blocked shots. Goalkeeper Roman Celentano is 8th in MLS with six clean sheets.
Inter Miami CF Defense Breakdown
Inter Miami’s defense has been up and down of late, but they have had some favorable matchups. Over their last six matches, they have faced the 29th, 25th, and 23rd ranked offenses in terms of goals scored. However, they did give up six goals to FC Cincinnati, who they will face again on Wednesday. Overall, they are 15th in goals allowed, and they are 27th in blocked shots. Keeper Drake Callender has four clean sheets this season, and he is 9th in saves.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami CF Prediction
Coming into this match, Inter Miami has the edge on offense, as they are the better scoring club and have taken more shots on goal this season. Our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with Luis Suarez being the top projected goal scorer for Inter Miami. As for FC Cincinnati, they have been slightly better on the defensive end and are also 13th in the MLS in blocked shots. Taking into account the projected outcome, we like the draw at +285.
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Last updated:August 20, 2024 FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF