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FC Cincinnati will welcome Vancouver Whitecaps to TQL Stadium for a midweek fixture as both sides resume their MLS campaign after the World Cup break.
The home side are hoping to build on an emphatic victory before the hiatus, while the visitors arrive sitting joint-top of the Western Conference and aiming to maintain their impressive start to the season.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps key stats
- FC Cincinnati have lost only one of their last nine competitive matches.
- The last two meetings between them have ended in score draws.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have suffered just one away defeat in MLS this season.
FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps preview: Hosts hoping to carry momentum into MLS restart
FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps — Tale of the Tape
| FC Cincinnati | vs | Vancouver Whitecaps |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 1st |
| 20 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Goals For | 36 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 37 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 5th | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
FC Cincinnati signed off before the World Cup pause with an eye-catching 6-2 victory over Orlando City, a result that provided a welcome boost after an inconsistent first half of the MLS campaign.
Pat Noonan's side have won only five of their opening 15 league matches, leaving them seventh in the Eastern Conference, and now they seek to build momentum to climb into more respectable positions.
The Orange and Blue had some preparation ahead of resumption, defeating championship side Burnley 3-1 in a friendly, a result they will be eager to replicate against Vancouver.
Home advantage could prove important, and Cincinnati will be eager to make a strong restart against one of the league's leading teams.
Vancouver resume league action after their scheduled match against Chicago Fire was postponed because of poor weather, meaning they have not played an MLS fixture since late May.
Jesper Sorensen's men have enjoyed an excellent campaign so far, collecting 32 points to sit level at the top of the Western Conference while boasting the division's strongest defensive record with only 12 goals conceded.
The Whitecaps have also been one of MLS's most dangerous attacking sides, scoring 34 league goals, while their away form has been impressive, with only one defeat on the road all season.
Having never lost an MLS meeting with Cincinnati, Vancouver will travel with confidence that they can continue their strong start to the campaign.
Team A vs. Team B form guide & betting tips
| FC Cincinnati | vs | Vancouver Whitecaps |
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| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 6th | Form Table | 5th |
| 17 | Goals For | 9 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 7 |
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Form (All Comps) |
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Whispers predicts: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
These sides appear closely matched heading into the restart, and a draw at 29/10 (3.90) represents value given Cincinnati's home record and Vancouver's consistency away from home.
Cincinnati produced six goals in their final league outing before the break, while Vancouver have scored 34 league goals this season, making both teams to score at 2/5 (1.40) an attractive selection.
> Both teams to score – Yes at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Likely
> Under 3.5 goals at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result – Draw at 29/10 (3.90) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – FC Cincinnati 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps at 7/1 (8.00) | Likelihood: Outsider