Cincinnati is coming into this match playing in great form in their recent matches as they are starting to look like the team again that won the Supporters' Shield last season. They have won their last 4 straight matches and their attack has been much better in those as they have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches. When playing at home, they have won 2 of their last 3 matches there and that includes their last match there which was also the only home match they have played on this 4 match win streak. Most of their great form recently has come in their away matches, but that is going to translate to better performances at home now that they are playing much better. They are going up against an Atlanta side that has not been in good form in their recent matches. They have lost their last 2 straight as well as 3 of their last 4 league matches with no wins in their last 6 straight. Their defense has been awful in these matches as well as they have allowed at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 league matches. When playing away from home, they have been much worse this season as they have lost 2 of their 4 away matches with no wins and their attack has been awful as they have only scored 1 goal in those 4 away matches. Atlanta has also been more of a home dominant team over the last few seasons as well so it is no surprise that they have been in poor form away from home to start the season once again. Cincinnati also beat Atlanta 2-1 away from home just a few weeks ago so this match is not going to be any easier for Atlanta, now being away from home and in much worse form coming into this match. Cincinnati will win this match at home and collect all 3 points here.
USA MLS: Cincinnati ML, Rot. 209926