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FC Cincinnati kick off their Leagues Cup campaign against Mexican outfit Queretaro on Thursday (August 1) at the TQL Stadium.
The MLS side failed to arrest their slump in form in MLS, as they fell to a 3-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena. Pat Noonan’s side have lost three games on the spin, conceding seven goals and scoring twice since a 6-1 victory over 10-man Inter Miami on July 7.
Cincinnati turn their attention to the Leagues Cup, where they will look to improve on their performances from last season, where they suffered a Round-of-16 exit against eventual runners-up Nashville.
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Queretaro, meanwhile, lost on penalties to New York Red Bulls in their Leagues Cup opener after a goalless draw with the MLS side in regulation time. That was in keeping with their struggles in the new Mexican Liga MX campaign, where they have lost their opening four games.
Queretaro’s poor start to the season has been owing to their lack of sting in attack, scoring just three goals in five games across competitions.
FC Cincinnati vs Queretaro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
- Queretaro are on a six-game losing streak and are winless in nine matches across competitions, losing eight, since a 2-0 win over Club Leon in April.
- Cincinnati have lost all but one of their last four home games, with a 6-1 win over man Inter Miami on July 7 being the exception.
- Queretaro have lost their last five away games across competitions since a 2-0 victory over Club Leon on April 7.
FC Cincinnati vs Queretaro Prediction
Cincinnati, despite a drop-off in form, will fancy their chances against an out-of-sorts Queretaro side who are winless since April. Nevertheless, expect a one-sided affair, with the MLS outfit to claim all three points.
Prediction: Cincinnati 3-1 Queretaro
FC Cincinnati vs Queretaro Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in four of Cinicinati’s last five outings,)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Cincinnati's last five matches.)
