It’s almost time for MLS action on Saturday when FC Cincinatti will be taking on Austin FC.
View all FC Cincinatti v Austin FC tips, stats and our pre-match poll below - plus the latest match odds.
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Form Guide
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FC Cincinatti
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FC Cincinatti won’t want a repeat of their last result here following the 1-0 MLS loss in their previous game against New York City FC.
In that game, FC Cincinatti managed 50% possession and 15 attempts on goal with 4 on target. At the other end, New York City FC got 18 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. Julián Fernández (9') scored for New York City FC.
Pat Noonan's FC Cincinatti have found the net a sum total of 9 times in their preceding six outings. At the other end, the number of goals that have been scored against them in those games stands at 5.
Austin FC
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After being defeated in their last game at the hands of Minnesota United in MLS competition, Austin FC will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that match, Austin FC managed 66% possession and 14 attempts at goal with 4 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Austin FC was Ilie Sánchez (22' Own goal). Minnesota United had 11 shots at goal with 7 on target. Anthony Markanich (35') and Joaquin Pereyra (91') scored for Minnesota United.
The trend of at least one side getting a clean sheet in games featuring Austin FC has been fairly consistent recently. Examining their last 6 outings shows that it’s happened 5 times. During those clashes, their opponents have managed a goal aggregate of 10 while Austin FC have scored 3.
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Head to head
The previous league meeting featuring the two was MLS match day 1 on 26/02/2022 and the score finished Austin FC 5-0 FC Cincinatti.
In that match, Austin FC had 57% possession and 18 shots on goal with 5 on target. Goals were scored by Cecilio Domínguez (2', 61'), Alex Ring (14') and Sebastián Driussi (43').
FC Cincinatti had 13 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. Alex Kann (93' Own goal) scored.
The match was refereed by Ismail Elfath.
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Team News: FC Cincinatti
We think that FC Cincinatti should opt for a 3-4-2-1 system for this one, utilising Roman Celentano, Miles Robinson, Matthew Miazga, Nick Hagglund, DeAndre Yedlin, Obinna Nwobodo, Brian Anunga, Lukas Engel, Luca Orellano, Evander and Kévin Denkey.
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Team News: Austin FC
Austin FC manager Nico Estévez has some current player fitness concerns. Mikkel Desler (Muscle injury) and Micah Burton (Leg injury) will not be playing here.
We are inclined to think that Austin FC seem most likely to begin the game with a 4-3-3 formation, starting Brad Stuver, Jon Gallagher, Oleksandr Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro, Owen Wolff, Ilie Sanchez, Besard Sabovic, Osman Bukari, Brandon Vázquez and Myrto Uzuni.
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Prediction
Our feeling is that Austin FC could find themselves up against it to register a score against this FC Cincinatti outfit who we think should be able to get on the scoresheet themselves in a winning performance.
That’s why our selection here is for a very even contest with a 1-0 winning margin for FC Cincinatti at the end of this game.
Let’s see.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game on the win-draw-win market, putting your money on FC Cincinatti is best priced at 1.83, betting on the draw is 3.8 & selecting the winning team to be Austin FC comes in at 3.8. These are the top prices on offer at this very moment.
Victor Martins,
14:01 06/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
FC Cincinatti
Formed: 2015
Stadium: TQL Stadium (26,000)
Captain: Miles Robinson
Chairman: Jeff Berding
Manager: Pat Noonan
Competitions: MLS (Parent), MLS (Eastern Conference)