April 16th features a match where Cincinnati FC and Atlanta United will play a match in Atlanta in a Major League Soccer match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Atlanta United recorded a 0-1 loss against Charlotte. Jordy Alcivar struck first for Charlotte in the 11th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Atlanta United couldn’t muster any offence and Charlotte ran away with the shutout win. Atlanta United is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Cincinnati FC recorded a 3-4 loss against Montreal Impact. Brandon Vazquez struck first for Cincinnati FC in the 12th minute, but Djordje Mihailovic got the equalizer for Montreal Impact in the 17th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 67th minute on a goal by Joaquin Torres. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Atlanta United won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Brandon Vazquez has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the attacker has scored 5 goals for Cincinnati FC. Martinez has been the most prolific scorer on Atlanta United in his last five matches with 2 goals.