Baltimore vs Cincinnati: The more experienced Ravens win in a crucial encounter

The divisional showdown between Baltimore and Cincinnati promises to be one of the most interesting in Week 7 of the NFL. The Ravens have five wins in 6 games, while the Bengals have 4. Who will be able to correct the stats?

Last week another victim of John Harbaugh's magnificent team was the Los Angeles Chargers. Losing just one game, the Californians were wiped out at M&T Bank Arena 9-36. The key factor was Baltimore's work on the ground - 3 touchdowns by Devonta Freeman, Latavius Murray, and Le'Veon Bell. The Ravens' passing game didn't work out as Lamar Jackson threw two interceptions and had only one touchdown and 167 yards on the pass. But against the Chargers specifically, that wasn't a problem.

Overall, the Ravens had a great run. After an overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, Baltimore has now won 5 straight. Success in the upcoming game against Cincinnati would be a serious bid to win the AFC North division.

4-2, the Bengals approach the game in Baltimore with that balance. Just a great start, considering the team finished last season with a negative 4-11-1 balance. In seven weeks of the 2021 championship, Cincinnati have as many wins as they had last season.

The progress of quarterback Joe Burrow is an important factor in their success. The Bengals, who finished last season with the 29th-ranked offense, are currently 11th in offensive efficiency. But that is not all. Much more important is the progress of the defence. The gang led by defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo allows just 18.5 points per game in Week 6 - better than only 4 NFL teams. Of particular note is linebacker Logan Wilson, a sophomore who already has four interceptions and 25 solo tackles. 28 and 27 solo tackles, respectively, from safeties Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates III.

Last week, the Bengals left no chance against Detroit, 34-11. Joe Burrow finished the game with three touchdowns and 271 yards passing. Joe Mixon, Chris Evans, Auden Tate, and C.J. Uzoma all scored touchdowns on receptions. Quarterback Brandon Allen also had a touchdown on a passed ball. The Bengals have been real chaos for the Lions.

The upcoming match has a higher degree of importance, as it is a divisional confrontation. The teams will approach the game responsibly and are likely to play the Total Over as both are very good on defense in the new season.

As for the outcome, we should probably bet on Baltimore. The Ravens are far more experienced and must take home a win against a major opponent. The Bengals are enjoying their new season, but they're still raw. It is one thing to beat the Lions and the Jaguars, but it is quite another to play away against John Harbaugh and Lamar Johnson's Baltimore, one of the most stable clubs of the NFL in recent seasons.

The prediction is for Baltimore to win the tie.

• Handicap 1 (-5.5) for 1.67;
• Total Under 46.5 for 1.80;
• Individual Total 2 Under 20.5 for 1.80.