Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Blow the trumpet for a football frolic when Atlanta United engage Cincinnati. Get the latest info on the game at Tipsway!
- Atlanta United have the most scored goals in the second half (32) in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (9) in Major League Soccer
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Atlanta United form and stats
27 points is a decent return from 13 Major League Soccer games here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Atlanta United. The data says 8 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Atlanta United, as their goalkeeper Bradley Guzan has completely shut out the opponents for 210 minutes in the Major League Soccer.
Atlanta's previous game was also played at home, ending 4-0 versus Nashville SC (placed 7th). The home side are looking to build on that result. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Atlanta United played a great game against Nashville SC and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one. Almada (midfield) was the top team player in that game with a rating of 10.0/10. Almada scored one goal, hit the woodwork once, signed up for three assists, hit nine key passes, dribled past the opponent 4 of 5 times and had 51 successful passes (of 59 total).
In the game before, an away victory match versus Seattle Sounders with a 2-0 scoreline.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Atlanta United have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 11 games) they have won 7 times, drawn 1 and lost 3.
The manager Reyes will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Dallas in only three days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (31 in 13 games), Atlanta's attacking play is working. 15 goals have been conceded.
Cincinnati form and stats
Playing away, Cincinnati have won 4 games, drawn 5 and suffered 3 defeats in the Major League Soccer this season.
The regulars enjoyed Cincinnati's previous game versus New York City (placed 13th), a 3-0 win played at home. Celentano (goalkeeper) was the best performer with a rating of 8.44. Celentano topped it up with a clean sheet.
One match before, 3-3 at home hosting Inter Miami (after extra-time, 4-5 on penalties) in the US Open Cup. Cincinnati are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats. From a total of 15 matches.
Goal hungry football fans should note that 9 of this club's 11 most recent league games have ended with three or more goals.
A new game in only three days for Cincinnati, the Major League Soccer home match versus Orlando City. Busy days.
Cincinnati have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 12 league away games 15 goals have been scored. Cincinnati struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 20 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
Atlanta United have won at least one point in the last 6 matches (3-3-0) facing Cincinnati.Top Goalscorers
  G. Giakoumakis 12 goals |   L. Acosta 12 goals |  T. Almada 9 goals |
Atlanta United missing players
Cincinnati missing players
| Atlanta United | Cincinnati | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 25 |
| 11 | 8 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 48 | 31 | 6 | Scored | S | 4 | 15 | 42 |
| 39 | 15 | 5 | Conceded | C | 6 | 20 | 28 |
| 96% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 96% |
| 88% | 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 75% | 72% |
| 69% | 77% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 58% | 64% |
| 46% | 54% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 33% | 28% |
| 15% | 15% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 17% | 12% |
| 65% | 69% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 58% | 52% |
| 31% | 31% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 25% | 12% |
| 5 | 5.4 | 4.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.3 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| 4.2 | 3 | 2.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 13.3 | 15.6 | 17 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15.3 | 11.3 | 12.3 |
| 5.1 | 5.9 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 36% | 40% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 27% | 36% |
| 11.4 | 9.3 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16 | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4 |
- Atlanta United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Atlanta United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Atlanta United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Cincinnati have scored away.
- Atlanta United have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Atlanta United have the most matches over the total-line (18) in Major League Soccer
- Atlanta United have the most scored goals in the second half (32) in Major League Soccer
- Atlanta United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Cincinnati have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (9) in Major League Soccer
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cincinnati | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 42 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 54 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Union | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 43 |
| 3 | New England | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 43 |
| 4 | Orlando City | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 43 |
| 5 | Columbus Crew | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 50 | 33 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 42 |
| 6 | Atlanta United | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 39 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 24 | 9 | 41 |
| 7 | Nashville SC | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 | Montreal Impact | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 26 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 29 | -8 | 35 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 21 | -5 | 32 |
| 10 | DC United | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 38 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 21 | -5 | 30 |
| 11 | New York RB | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -5 | 29 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 41 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 23 | -9 | 29 |
| 13 | New York City | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -10 | 26 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 21 |
| 15 | Toronto | 26 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 24 | -18 | 19 |
