Coach Pat Noonan’s Cincinnati takes on Orlando City on the 6th of October at TQL Stadium. With Luciano Acosta among the starters, it seems that Cincinnati can’t lose. Will this truly be the case against the Lions? Find out the answer in the next Cincinnati vs Orlando City betting tips below.
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Cincinnati vs Orlando City prediction: Acosta-led side with a vital win
Key Stats
- Luciano Acosta is the leading goalscorer for his team in 2024, with 12 goals to his name already.
- Four consecutive Cincinnati vs Orlando City head-to-heads resulted in under 2.5 goals.
- Five back-to-back meetings at TQL Stadium also didn’t have more than two goals after 90 minutes of play.
Correct score prediction: Cincinnati 1-0 Orlando City
Both teams’ defenses pack a solid lineup, which is another reason why our key Cincinnati vs Orlando City prediction will succeed. Moreover, coach Noonan’s players will be able to count on the home-field advantage at TQL Stadium and that’s something you can’t put a price on.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cincinnati will outplay the Lions
- HOME: -124 – 54.3%
- DRAW: +295 – 24.7%
- AWAY: +315 – 21.0%
*These Cincinnati vs Orlando City odds are subject to change
Luciano Acosta to score anytime seems to be the best bet you could make on this game, as the odds are valued at +133. This, of course, gives our key Cincinnati vs Orlando City prediction a whopping 42.92% chance of success.
In the meantime, the expected winners are coach Pat Noonan’s players. At TQL Stadium, they have a solid 54.3% win probability before the start of the match.
Last five H2Hs: Clash lacks glamour
If you check the Cincinnati vs Orlando City stats below, you’ll find out why we don’t think the Lions will get anything at TQL Stadium.
USA MLS 05/05/24
Orlando City SC
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 03/09/23
FC Cincinnati
Orlando City SC
USA MLS 05/03/23
Orlando City SC
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 25/06/22
FC Cincinnati
Orlando City SC
USA MLS 13/03/22
Orlando City SC
FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati team news and form: Lions eye 2nd spot
With 17 victories, five draws, and nine losses, Cincinnati are currently sitting in 3rd place. If they manage to prove our Cincinnati vs Orlando City predictions correct, perhaps they will still have a chance of knocking down the Crew from 2nd place.
Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Awaziem, Robinson, Murphy, Orellano, Nwobodo, Bucha, Acosta, Yedlin, Gioacchini & Kubo
USA MLS 15/03/25
L
Charlotte FC
2
FC Cincinnati
0
CONCACAF Champions Cup 12/03/25
L
Tigres UANL
3
FC Cincinnati
1
USA MLS 09/03/25
W
Toronto FC
0
FC Cincinnati
2
CONCACAF Champions Cup 04/03/25
D
Tigres UANL
1
FC Cincinnati
1
USA MLS 02/03/25
L
Philadelphia Union
4
FC Cincinnati
1
Orlando City team news and form: Bad news for Oscar Pareja
The Lions’ manager won’t be able to count on a couple of his best men. David Brekalo is injured and will miss the match at TQL Stadium. In the meantime, right-back Kyle Smith is suspended and will also not be making an appearance here.
Predicted lineup: Gallese (GK), Jansson, Schlegel, Santos, Smith, Araujo, Cartagena, Angulo, Ojeda, Torres & Enrique
USA MLS 15/03/25
D
New York Red Bulls
2
Orlando City SC
2
USA MLS 09/03/25
L
New York City FC
2
Orlando City SC
1
USA MLS 02/03/25
W
Toronto FC
2
Orlando City SC
4
USA MLS 23/02/25
L
Philadelphia Union
4
Orlando City SC
2
Friendlies 15/02/25
D
Inter Miami CF
2
Orlando City SC
2
Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
As mentioned earlier in our Cincinnati vs Orlando City predictions, the Argentine maestro won the Player of the Season in 2023. If he continues performing at such a high level, he just might defend his title as the best in the league. After all, has 28 goal contributions for his team so far.
Second player to watch: Luca Orellano
However, if Acosta isn’t careful, Orellano just might outscore him this season. The latter bagged 10 in 2024 and will surely be a starter for his manager against the Lions.
