Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: Back a goal exchange from both sides

Vancouver Whitecaps are facing one of the in-form team at the moment when they welcome FC Cincinnati to the BC place for another MLS clash. After failing to beat Sporting Kansas City at home, they look ahead to this match with hope to get back to winning ways.

FC Cincinnati are many team’s nightmare at the moment as they have not lost a single game in their last 12 games in all competitions. There’s no doubt they are strong favorites to continue their excellent form when they face the Whitecaps in this game.

Vancouver Whitecaps are ranked 6th in the western conference while their opponents FC Cincinnati are topping the eastern conference table.

Vancouver Whitecaps (DWLWW)

Vancouver Whitecaps are not doing bad at the moment as their last 5 games ended in 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Their last match was against Sporting Kansas City and they played to a 1-1 draw at full time.

Vancouver Whitecaps will be playing at home in this match and their home statistics has been impressive this season as they had 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat in 9 home games. Their last 5 home games had the following results: 2 draws and 3 wins, with the latest game being the 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City last week.

In the game with Sporting Kansas City, Vancouver Whitecaps were the dominant side even though they had to fight their way back after conceding first in the game. Alan Pulido put Sporting Kansas City ahead in the 20th minute and Vancouver Whitecaps got their equalizer canceled in the 24th minute. But in the 88th minute they were awarded a penalty and Ryan Gauld scored from the spot to draw both sides level. The game ended 1-1 at full time and both sides were happy to share a point each. Vancouver Whitecaps had 55% possession, 3 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in that game.

According to the table, Vancouver Whitecaps are in 6th place with 21 points from 16 matches played. They had 5 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (3), more than 2.5 goals (7/9), both teams scoring (7/9), more than 4.5 cards (4/5).

FC Cincinnati (WWWWW)

FC Cincinnati will be coming into this game with a perfect record and lots of confidence. They are on a 9-match win streak and a 12-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. It is 5 wins in 5 matches for FC Cincinnati and they are fighting for the 6th.

FC Cincinnati will be playing away from home and their away record this season has been very good. They played 7 away games and they had 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat in those games. Their last 5 away matches ended in 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat and they had back-to-back wins in their last 2 games, with the last game being the 3-1 win over New York City FC.

FC Cincinnati were ruthless in their last game against Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they won 3-1 at full time. After a goalless first half, Brandon Vazquez was first to get on the scoresheet with his goal in the 56th minute and then Alvaro Barreal and Santiago Arias both scored in the 71st and 92nd minute. The visitors pulled one back in the 94th minute but the game ended shortly after and FC Cincinnati won 3-1. According to statistics, FC Cincinnati had 61% possession, 6 shots on target and 2 corner kicks.

They are currently at the top of the eastern conference with 39 points from 16 matches. They won 12 games, drew 3 and lost 1.

Team streak: wins (9), no losses (12), first to score (10/10), first half winner (5/7), more than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

Head to Head

Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Cincinnati have met just 2 times in their histories. Vancouver Whitecaps won 1 game and 1 game ended in a draw.

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Vancouver Whitecaps have scored 26 goals and conceded 20 goals in 16 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.6 goals per game and have a 11% conversion rate. They also create 2.6 big chances per game and take a total of 14.6 shots per game with 4.9 shots on target per game. They take an average of 6.6 corners per game and take up 51.9% possession on average. On the defense, they have 5 clean sheets and they conceded 1.3 goals per game.

According to analysis, FC Cincinnati have scored 26 goals and conceded 16 goals in 15 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.6 goals per game and have a 13% conversion rate. They also create 2.1 big chances per game and take a total of 12.2 shots per game with 4.7 shots on target per game. They take an average of 3.7 corners per game and take up 46.9% possession on average. On the defense, they have 8 clean sheets and they conceded 0.9 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Over 1.5 Goals in Second Half at 1.87 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.61 Odds