MLS Eastern Conference top dogs FC Cincinnati travel to bottom strugglers Atlanta United, as they battle it out for all three points at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, 26 May.
Read our MLS predictions for the clash below.
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Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati prediction: Visitors to take home three points
Key Stats
- Atlanta are winless in eight straight league games (D3, L5).
- Their only triumph in 10 outings arrived at home against New York City in March.
- Cincinnati are tied on 29 points with Philadelphia Union atop the Eastern Conference table.
- The Knifey Lions have seven wins in 10 league games coming into this clash (D2, L1).
Correct score prediction: Atlanta United 1-2 Cincinnati
Atlanta’s defensive struggles persist – 24 goals conceded in 14 matches make them the joint second-worst defence this term so far. Their loss to Philadelphia marked their fifth defeat in eight games, with three draws completing the streak.
Cincinnati arrive in buoyant form despite their Colombus Crew stalemate. With just one loss in 10 games and a strong recent H2H record, the visitors will be brimming with confidence to bag a victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Cincinnati
- HOME: 11/8 (2.37) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Rooted to the foot of the table, Atlanta sit just four points clear of bottom club CF Montreal. Yet they are backed by favourable odds of 11/8 (2.37), implying a 42.1% chance of winning – though Ronny Deila’s’ side still face an uphill battle.
Despite Atlanta’s home advantage, Cincinnati carry their own threat at 6/4 (2.50) odds, giving them a 40% probability of returning home with three points.
You can find all our prediction for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Another Cincinnati victory on the cards?
Cincinnati hold the edge, going unbeaten in eight of their last 10 competitive H2Hs. Atlanta’s most recent victory dates back to November 2021.
USA MLS 22/03/25
FC Cincinnati
Atlanta United
World Club Friendlies 12/02/25
Atlanta United
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 16/05/24
FC Cincinnati
Atlanta United
USA MLS 21/04/24
Atlanta United
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 21/10/23
FC Cincinnati
Atlanta United
Atlanta preview: Time to capitalise on home advantage
The Five Stripes do not have any major concerns on their hand, except for the injury of Stian Gregersen, who is out with a hip injury for a couple more weeks.
Predicted lineup: Guzan (GK), Edwards, Williams, Abram, Lennon, Fortune, Muyumba, Amador, Miranchuk, Thiare & Almiron
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Chicago Fire
2
Atlanta United
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
D
Nashville SC
1
Atlanta United
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
Orlando City SC
3
Atlanta United
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Philadelphia Union
3
Atlanta United
0
USA MLS 12/04/25
L
New England Revolution
1
Atlanta United
0
Cincinnati preview: Form is key
Seeking a fourth successive unbeaten outing, Pat Noonan has a full squad at his disposal as the Knifey Lions travel down south in search of all three points.
Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Orellano, Miazga, Robinson, Hagglund, Engel, Evander, Nwobodo, Bucha, Santos & Denkey
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
Austin FC
1
FC Cincinnati
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
New York City FC
1
FC Cincinnati
0
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
Sporting Kansas City
1
FC Cincinnati
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
W
Chicago Fire
2
FC Cincinnati
3
USA MLS 12/04/25
W
DC United
0
FC Cincinnati
1
Player to Watch: Kevin Denkey
Denkey arrives in confident form after scoring in Cincinnati’s last two matches, putting him firmly in the race for the MLS Golden Boot. The Togo international has eight goals in 14 games already this season.