FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United

FC Cincinnati clash with Atlanta United at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:45 on Saturday 21 February.

We think that Cincinnati can get the better of Atlanta and we really like the odds of -128 on the Full-Time Result market. The price looks appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

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FC Cincinnati were beaten 4-0 at TQL Stadium in their last MLS game, being turned over at home to Inter Miami. Pat Noonan's side had 49% possession and recorded five shots on target.

On Thursday, Cincinnati visited O&M FC and won 4-0 in the Champions League.

Atlanta United hosted D.C. United in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Georgia club had 49% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Miguel Almiron on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Atlanta claiming the home win. Beating Cincinnati by a 4-2 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Atlanta United	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
9	FC Cincinnati	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Cincinnati have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Ohio team have averaged 47.7% possession and 4.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 6.5 corners.

Top scorer Brenner da Silva has found the net 6 times, with Kevin Denkey and Evander Ferreira getting 3 and 2 respectively. Evander Ferreira has made the most assists with 6.

Atlanta have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Five Stripes average 48.6% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Miguel Almiron is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Jamal Thiare and Aleksey Miranchuk have 2. Brooks Lennon, Enea Mihaj and Stian Gregersen have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Teenage Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Bryan Ramírez, Evander, Kévin Denkey, Ayoub Jabbari.

Atlanta United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Hoyos (GK), Ronald Hernández, Stian Gregersen, Enea Mihaj, Pedro Amador, Alexey Miranchuk, Steven Alzate, Tomás Jacob, Luke Brennan, Emmanuel Latte Lath, Miguel Almirón.

FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Cincinnati can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this MLS match. The odds of -128 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest MLS form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United league stats:

• Cincinnati have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Cincinnati have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Atlanta have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Atlanta have lost 11 of their last 17 games on the road.
• Atlanta have lost their last 3 games on the road.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

If you think Cincinnati are too short a price on the Full-Time Result market but feel confident about their chances, why not consider the Asian Handicap where you can get bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Cincinnati To Win @ -128 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 2 - 0 Atlanta

There are betting odds of +700 that Cincinnati land a 2-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Denkey to Score +145

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati) has registered two goals in his past four MLS home matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +145 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Kevin Denkey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+145

First

+410

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Corners Prediction

Atlanta Under 3.5 Corners -106

Atlanta have had under 3.5 corners in four straight away matches, while Cincinnati have had an average of 4.60 corners against them in their previous 10 home games. The Atlanta Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

10.50 4.00 6.50

Home

8.80 4.20 4.60

Away

9.40 3.40 6.00

Atlanta

Total

10.30 4.40 5.90

Home

9.70 4.90 4.80

Away

9.20 3.00 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-118

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-125

Atlanta Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+700

2

+195

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FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The FC Cincinnati betting odds are -128 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 56% chance of winning. At +325, Atlanta United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Betting Cincinnati -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -102 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Atlanta means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -172 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+275

2

+325

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+143

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-385

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-303

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Favourite Evander is +310 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+105

Anytime

+310

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+145

Anytime

+410

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Miguel Almirón (Atlanta)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Ajani Fortune (Atlanta)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Pedro Amador (Atlanta)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Matt Miazga (Cincinnati)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Cincinnati have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The previous three Atlanta away matches have seen them beaten. The Georgia club have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The last meeting at TQL Stadium saw Cincinnati and Atlanta draw 2-2. The 6 previous H2H matches at TQL Stadium have involved four draws, while Cincinnati and Atlanta have both triumphed once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		5-1-4	2.20	1.20	1.00	5	5	3	7
Atlanta United Away Stats		1-3-6	2.40	0.50	1.90	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United Lineups & Team News

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