FC Cincinnati takes on Nashville SC in a key MLS matchup at Nissan Stadium on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The expansion rivals meet for just the second time in league play, following their 2-2 draw in April.

FC Cincinnati enters after dropping leads in recent matches, including Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Atlanta United. The offense has improved since June, with Brenner and Luciano Acosta providing scoring punch. Goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer earned MLS Team of the Week honors after making eight saves against Atlanta.

Nashville SC is unbeaten in their last 11 matches (6 wins, 5 draws) and has won five of seven at home. They'll be without injured defender Walker Zimmerman but have allowed just one goal in their last 180 minutes using a three-back formation. Hany Mukhtar leads the team with seven goals while Ronald Leal has five assists.

Key Betting Lines:

• FC Cincinnati: +650 ML, +1.5 (-210)
• Nashville SC: -180 ML, -1.5 (+145)
• Draw: +310
• Total Goals 2.5: Over -125, Under +100
• First to Score: FC Cincinnati +210, Nashville -230, No Goals +800

Analysis: While Cincinnati has shown ability to take early leads, they've struggled to close out matches. Nashville's strong home form and defensive stability make them favorites, especially with a full crowd behind them. Cincinnati will need to overcome their late-game issues against one of the league's most consistent teams.

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