LiontipsCincinnati vs Los Angeles. MLS Match Preview and Betting Predictions for September 29, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Cincinnati holds the second spot in the Eastern Conference and is set to secure a playoff position. The team has accumulated 56 points while netting 52 goals across 30 matches. In recent contests, the hosts triumphed over Minnesota 2-1 and convincingly defeated Montreal 4-1. However, they drew 2-2 with Nashville and ended their match against Columbus Crew in a scoreless tie.
Injuries and Suspensions
Hagglund, Miazga, Foster, Joachini, and Cann will be sidelined due to injuries. Murphy is suspended for exceeding the yellow card limit.
Notable Betting Trends
Cincinnati has gone four matches without a loss
- The team has lost all previous head-to-head encounters against their opponent
Projected Lineup: Celentano – Robinson, Awaziem, Hadebe – Yedlin, Nwobodo, Bui, Acosta – Orellano, Kubo – Douglas.
Current Form
Los Angeles is performing at a high level this season, solidifying its position as one of the main contenders in the Western Conference. Currently, Steve Cherundolo's team sits in fourth place with 49 points, trailing league leaders Los Angeles Galaxy by nine points. However, the team has two matches in hand, so the race for the top spot is far from over. The club recently clinched the U.S. Open Cup, defeating Sporting Kansas City in the final with a score of 3-1 after extra time.
Injuries and Suspensions
Lorenzo Delavalle and Jesus Murillo will miss the game due to knee injuries.
Betting Trends to Note
- Los Angeles has not won in regular time for six matches
- Los Angeles has scored in all of its last four matches
Projected Lineup: Lloris – Hollingshead, Segura, Long, Campos – Tillman, Chano, Atuesta, Palencia – Kamara, Giroud.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:1
The hosts achieved their latest victory with this scoreline
9.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has won in the last four matches played by the visitors
1.58Bet Digit 1 in Final Score
This pattern has occurred in the last three matches of the visitors
1.77Tip and bets
The home team has found their rhythm, going unbeaten for four matches. Meanwhile, the visitors haven't secured a win in regulation for some time now and recently played in the US Cup final on September 26, where they endured a lengthy 120 minutes on the pitch. It's unlikely that the California team will fully recover in time, so we believe the well-rested players from Cincinnati will clinch the victory.
Our prediction is a Cincinnati win at 1.88
Total Goals Bet
Both teams prioritize offensive play and seldom finish matches without scoring. Recently, they have engaged in numerous high-scoring games, making it likely that they will do so again in this matchup.
Bet - over three goals. This wager is offered at 1.88.
Corner Kicks Bet
Cincinnati is the favorite and is expected to dominate the match as the home team. We believe they will win the corner kick count.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2.5) on corners for Cincinnati. This wager is available at 2.17.
