FC Cincinnati (20-9-5 Last Season) vs. Toronto FC (4-10-20 Last Season)
FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC 2/25/24 – On Sunday, Major League Soccer (MLS) fans and bettors alike can anticipate another thrilling contest between FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC at TQL Stadium in a contest that promises to display strategy, skill and possibly redemption – an enticing matchup for premium picks and prediction discussions alike.
FC Cincinnati has proven itself an offensive powerhouse, thanks to the great performances from their top scorers. Luciano Acosta stood out with 17 goals and 14 assists from 29 starts last season – showing not only scoring ability but also the ability to create opportunities. Alvaro Barreal and Aaron-Salem Boupendza made significant contributions as they helped drive FC Cincinnati’s attack forward. Their offensive firepower will prove crucial against Toronto FC who’ve shown weaknesses that Cincinnati’s attackers are well equipped to exploit.
On the other side of the pitch, Toronto FC’s offensive analysis shows an underachieving team. Despite efforts from top scorers like Federico Bernardeschi and Deandre Kerr – top scorers such as Federico Bernardeschi with 5 goals and 4 assists from 31 starts; alongside Jonathan Osorio; glimpses of potential were glimpsed – through Toronto will hope that its attackers can break through FC Cincinnati’s resilient defense for any chance at an upset victory.
FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC 2/25/24 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET |
| Where: | TQL Stadium |
| TV: | ATV |
| Stream: | – |
Roman Celentano GK vs. Sean Johnson GK
Roman Celentano was a standout in goal for FC Cincinnati last season. In his 33 starts, Celentano kept 12 clean sheets and made 87 saves while allowing just 35 goals. His lone goalie stats—one shot and one save on his one shot faced—show his prowess in distributing from the back. Celentano’s proficiency in organizing the defense in front of him will prove vital in limiting Toronto’s scoring chances.
Meanwhile, Sean Johnson endured his share of struggles for Toronto FC last campaign. Johnson started 20 matches and, despite making 53 saves, still conceded 23 goals. The veteran keeper did manage six clean sheets behind a shaky defense though. Neutralizing FC Cincinnati’s dynamic attack led by Acosta presents a tough test for Johnson in net. Delivering timely saves and dealing with set pieces will be key if Toronto hopes to knock off the favored hosts.
Soccer Odds/Point Spread: FC Cincinnati -272, Total Odds: 3
The betting odds lean heavily in favor of FC Cincinnati, reflecting their superior season record and current form. The -1.5 spread for Cincinnati at +103 suggests confidence in their ability to win by at least 2 goals, while the total over 3 goals at -117 anticipates a high-scoring affair. Bettors might find value in these odds, considering Cincinnati’s offensive trends and Toronto’s defensive struggles.
FC Cincinnati Betting Trends
FC Cincinnati is undefeated in their last 2 games. They will look to continue riding momentum at home, where they haven’t lost in their last 2 matches. FC Cincy has also scored over 1.5 goals in 4 straight matches, and at least 0.5 goals in 14 consecutive games. These trends point to their offense continuing to put up numbers in this matchup.
Toronto FC Betting Trends
Toronto FC has lost 8 straight road games and scored under 0.5 second half goals in their last 8 contests. They’ve also gone under 2.5 total goals in their last 3 matches. All signs suggest Toronto will struggle to generate offense on the road against a sturdy Cincinnati defense. TFC scoring over 1.5 goals would be a surprise based on current form.
FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC 02/25/24 Betting Picks
At the conclusion of our comprehensive analysis and betting trends review, our thoughts turn towards FC Cincinnati having an impressive season. Given its superior performances last season, current form and head-to-head matchups against Cincinnati, our advice would be to back them in MLS free picks – with particular regard to covering the spread – particularly given both teams’ scoring patterns.
FC Cincinnati stands out as an obvious favorite, both for winning and covering the spread. Prop bets on individual goal scorers such as Luciano Acosta may provide added value; moreover, an over on total goals seems promising given Cincinnati’s offensive capabilities against Toronto’s defensive flaws.
Free Pick and Prediction: FC Cincinnati 3, Toronto FC 1.