MLS continues with matchday 9 which features FC Cincinnati VS Portland Timbers, happening live this Saturday.
Cincinnati and Portland had a different season, and their results so far tell on their positions in the conference standings. This is why both sides must win to go a step further towards achieving their objectives.
MatchPlug as always has all the details you need for wagering on this highly competitive game between Cincinnati and Portland. You’ll get a full analysis of each club’s current form and how they’ve performed in their different leagues. We also have the MLS Picks and odds for the game.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for FC Cincinnati VS Portland Timbers Game 9
- Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- When: Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
- Time: 16:30 GMT
- Teams to play: FC Cincinnati and Portland Timbers
- MLS Picks: MONEYLINE 1.58
Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On FC Cincinnati
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.58
FC Cincinnati has had a promising season, as they have shown impressive performance in all the matches they’ve played. They are presently in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with 5 wins, two draws, and one loss.
Following their defeat, Cincinnati got their first loss in the previous game. They got passed by St. Louis FC. But, before that, they had achieved three 1-0 wins in a row; proving that defensive solidarity was sufficient to earn points. Regardless, it is clear that Cincinnati cannot depend on its backline’s performance all the time.
Now that they will play on their home field a gain, a place that brought them comfort. To the point where they remain unbeaten, winning all four matches they played in front of their fans. Cincinnati has tried scoring five goals and forfeited just one.
Possible Lineup: (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Mathew Miazaga, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Arias, Marco Angulo, Júnior Moreno, Álvaro Barreal, Luciano Acosta, Brandon Vazquez, Brenner.
Betting On The Portland Timbers
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 5.35
Unlike FC Cincinnati, the Portland Timbers have not had the season they expected in the MLS’ Western Conference. They only gathered two wins, two draws, and four losses so far this season.
The club hasn’t given a good performance and it is clear that it gave up 13 goals, making them the second team in the West with the highest number of goals. Additionally, the Timbers scored just 10 goals, giving them a goal difference of -3.
Possible Lineup (4-3-4): Aljaz Ivacic, Eric Miller, Dario Zuparic, Zac McGraw, Claudio Bravo, Eryk Williamson, Diego Chará, Santiago Moreno, Juan Mosquera, Nathan Fogaça, Diego Gutiérrez.
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MatchPlug Prediction
There is no argument that Cincinnati is in better form than Portland in this game, not just because of their consistency throughout the season, but because of their undefeated home record.
The Timbers on their own part mustered a victory in this last match, they haven’t shown enough skills to deem them worthy to play against Cincinnati. This is why sportsbooks expect the hosts to win.
Final Prediction: FC Cincinnati Moneyline.
