FC Cincinnati head back on the road Saturday night for a clash with D.C. United. Kickoff is set for the Saturday, June 24th matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET and will stream exclusively for free on Apple TV. Fans can also listen to the match locally on ESPN 1530.
Let's break down this matchup with key numbers to remember, presented by CTI.
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FC Cincinnati come into the clash with an undefeated streak of 14 matches across all competitions, marking the longest stretch in the club's history. The team has been in exceptional form, recording 11 wins and three draws during this run, with a +17-goal differential. Notably, this impressive streak includes four victories in the US Open Cup.
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FC Cincinnati have displayed a potent attacking threat throughout the season, consistently challenging opposing goalkeepers. Their proficiency in front of goal is evident in their impressive 38.8% shot accuracy percentage, which ranks second-best in the league.Â
With 85 of their 219 shots hitting the target, FC Cincinnati follows only Real Salt Lake by a mere 0.1% as MLS's most accurate attackers. FCC Captain Luciano Acosta leads the charge, boasting a team-leading on-target shooting percentage of 54%.
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Captain Luciano Acosta has been on a tear, scoring in his last four games. With the goal Wednesday against Toronto, Acosta became the second player for the Orange and Blue to score goals in four consecutive games, matching Brandon Vazquez's four-game stretch from July 23 to August 13, 2022.
A goal Saturday from Acosta would make him the first FCC player to score in five straight games.
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D.C. United's play begins out of the back and is anchored by goalkeeper Tyler Miller. Miller, 30, has started all of D.C.'s 19 MLS games since coming over from Minnesota in the offseason. He leads the MLS in appearances by a goalkeeper (19) and in minutes played with 1,710, where he is also tied for the lead. His consistent presence in goal has been crucial for D.C. United's defensive stability. However, Miller's impact extends beyond shot-stopping as he possesses excellent distribution skills. Miller has showcased his vision and accuracy by completing a league-leading 210 long passes, which sets him 72 passes ahead of the next closest player. FC Cincinnati must be mindful of his ability to initiate attacks from deep positions.
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In contrast to FC Cincinnati's impressive run of form, D.C. United has struggled since their previous encounter with FCC. Over the past eight matches, D.C. United has accumulated just nine points, registering two wins, three draws, and three losses. United is currently enduring a two-game losing streak after dropping games to Atlanta United FC and Real Salt Lake.
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FC Cincinnati aim to secure their third consecutive victory over D.C. United, building upon their two previous triumphs against the club from the nation's capital and one of MLS’ 10 original franchises. The history between these teams started with a seven-match winless streak for FC Cincinnati. Since then, however, the Orange and Blue have turned the tide, defeating D.C. United on Decision Day of the 2022 season, securing a playoff berth for FCC; then continuing their success with another win earlier this season at TQL Stadium.
