Bet Highlights:

1. Cincinnati strong at home.
2. Cincinnati better in defence and attacking
3. Toronto’s defense is weak and struggling

Full Analysis:

In this matchup, the home side is the clear favorite. Toronto FC has had a rough start to the season, with a 2-2 draw against a team of similar quality and a 4-2 loss to Orlando. They are currently on a road trip, playing their third straight away game, which could impact their morale and fatigue levels. Many experts predict them to finish at the bottom of the conference, and their defense is a major concern, being slow and vulnerable, as seen in their first two games where they conceded six goals.

On the other hand, FC Cincinnati is one of the top contenders in the league. They did lose Luciano Acosta, but the arrivals of Denkey and Evander should help cover that gap. Additionally, Bucha has started the season in great form. So far, Cincy has one win against New York Red Bulls and a tough 4-1 loss to Philadelphia, a result that could serve as a wake-up call. That reaction was already visible midweek, when they put in a much-improved performance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, holding Mexican side Tigres to a 1-1 draw.

At home, Cincinnati needs to make a statement and prove they belong at the top of the table. Their coach has spoken about the team’s progress since the Philadelphia loss, and this is a must-win game for them.

Cincinnati is a superior team in every aspect, and their aggressive style of play should cause serious problems for Toronto’s weak backline. I expect a comfortable home win, so I’m taking Cincinnati -1 on the Asian handicap.