FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC Prediction, 9/11/2021 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 9/8/2021

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Game: FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021

Location: TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati (+140) Toronto (+170)

Michael Bradley and Toronto FC (3-6-13, 14th in Eastern Conference) travel to TQL Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet FC Cincinnati (3-8-10, 13th in Eastern Conference). The goalkeepers who are expected to start will be Kenneth Vermeer for FC Cincinnati and Alex Bono for Toronto FC. The line on this contest has FC Cincinnati coming in at +140 and TFC is at +170. The over/under opens at 2.5.

Cincinnati played Miami in their last game and took a loss by a score of 1-0. FCC attempted 20 dribbles in this matchup and converted 13 of those attempts for a percentage of 65.0%. When talking about passing the ball, they finished with a 87.4% received passes rate by completing 465 of the 532 passing targets last match.

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In terms of shooting accuracy, Cincinnati finished the game at a 18.2% clip by hitting 2 shots on target out of 11 total shots. Cincinnati averages 1.00 goal per 90 (21 goals in total) and are sitting with 16 assists in all matches for the season.

Luciano Acosta is a guy who should be able to impact this match for FC Cincinnati. Acosta has had a starting assignment in 167 contests in his career and he has earned 0.20 goals per 90 mins. The forward from Argentina has totaled 32 goals in 14,612 mins. He has 37 assists while earning 32 yellow cards during his pro soccer career.

One more guy who could decide who wins is Brenner, the forward representing Brazil. Brenner has totaled 4,293 mins during 47 career starts and has been handed a total of 9 yellow cards. He has assisted on a goal 4 times during his pro soccer career while he has scored 18 total goals. He is currently averaging 0.38 goals per 90 mins during his career.

The guy who is expected to defend the goal for FC Cincinnati will be Kenneth Vermeer. Vermeer (132-58-59 record during his soccer career) has 77 clean sheets, which has earned him a 30.6% shutout percentage. The keeper hailing from the Netherlands has had 945 shots sent his way in 252 career starts. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.28 (320 total goals conceded) and he has earned a save percentage of 68.7. Vermeer has defended the goal for a total of 22,548 mins and has accumulated 648 saves so far in his career.

When they last took the field, Toronto took a defeat with a final score of 3-1 against Montreal. TFC ended the game with a 85.7% successful dribble rate by completing 6 out of the 7 dribbles they pursued. They wrapped up this contest by converting 337 of the 387 attempted passes earning a percentage of 87.1%. Toronto landed 3 shots on goal out of 3 shots attempted giving them a 100.0% rate when they last stepped onto the pitch. Having earned a total of 25 goals and 18 assists in all their contests, Toronto has an average of 1.14 goals and 0.82 assists per 90 min.

Michael Bradley should be someone to watch for Toronto FC. He is averaging 0.10 goals per 90 minutes and has been given a starting assignment in 397 games so far in his pro soccer career. The midfielder hailing from the United States has earned 35,921 professional minutes and he has scored 41 goals. He has accounted for 80 yellow cards during his pro soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 36 times. Be sure to watch out for Alejandro Pozuelo, the forward born in Spain. Pozuelo has been handed 32 yellow cards in 18,797 professional minutes (205 career starts). His G/90 average so far in his pro soccer career is 0.22. He has accumulated 46 goals during his pro soccer career while helping a teammate on a goal 53 different times.

Alex Bono will be residing in front of the goal for Toronto FC. Thus far in his career, Bono has given up 175 goals while earning 360 stops in 114 starting assignments. He has allowed 1.51 goals per 90 minutes while holding a record of 50-28-37. He has earned a save % of 69.5 and his clean sheet rate is 21.1%. Bono has accumulated 24 shutouts and defended 522 shots against him in 10,437 mins in his career.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Toronto (+170)

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