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FC Cincinnati Defeats Atlanta United 2-0 at Home

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 4:45 PM ET · TQL Stadium

FC Cincinnati 2, Atlanta United FC 0, final. Our MLS picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati?

FC Cincinnati beat Atlanta United FC 2-0 at TQL Stadium on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati?

FC Cincinnati were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -105 (about 51% implied). The favorite won.

FC Cincinnati secured a solid 2-0 victory against Atlanta United FC at TQL Stadium, showcasing their home advantage and recent form. This match was significant as it marked a continuation of Cincinnati's strong start to the season, improving their record to 1-0-0, while Atlanta remains without a win, now at 0-0-1.

In their last five matches, FC Cincinnati has demonstrated a mixed bag of results, with three wins, two losses, and a recent victory against Universidad O&M, where they won 4-0. Their overall performance at home has been commendable, with a record of 4-2 in their last ten matches, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 allowed. However, they are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost their last home match against Inter Miami CF 0-4. In contrast, Atlanta United has struggled significantly, managing only one win in their last ten games, with a record of 1-5-4. Their away form has been particularly poor, with an away record of 1-4 and an average of just 0.9 goals scored while allowing an average of 1.8.

Historically, this fixture has seen Cincinnati lead the series with a record of 2-1-2 against Atlanta. Their previous encounters included a 2-4 loss for Cincinnati in May 2025 and a 2-2 draw in March 2025. The current matchup added another win to Cincinnati's tally against Atlanta, demonstrating their ability to perform well at home.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have had their share of challenges in previous matches. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, listed Cincinnati at -105 for the money line, with a spread of -0.5 and a total of 2.5. The odds for the total were set at -140 for the over and 110 for the under, indicating expectations for a moderately scoring match.

The conditions at TQL Stadium appeared favorable for soccer, contributing to a competitive atmosphere. Viewers were treated to a match where Cincinnati's home advantage was evident, as they capitalized on their scoring opportunities while maintaining a solid defensive structure against Atlanta's attempts to break through. The match concluded with a final score of 2-0, further solidifying Cincinnati's position in the league.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsCIN -105 2.5 o -140 / u +110 Atlanta United FC +250 · FC Cincinnati -105

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Leaders

  • Total ShotsKévin Denkey4FC Cincinnati
  • Accurate PassesBryan Ramirez45FC Cincinnati
  • SavesRoman Celentano3FC Cincinnati
  • Total ShotsMiguel Almirón3Atlanta United FC
  • Accurate PassesMiguel Almirón36Atlanta United FC

Recent form

FC Cincinnati

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak L11.3 scored · 1.4 allowed per game4-2 at home

  • W1-0vs Columbus CrewOct 27
  • L4-0vs Columbus CrewNov 2
  • W2-1vs Columbus CrewNov 8
  • L4-0vs Inter Miami CFNov 23
  • W4-0vs Universidad O&MFeb 18

Atlanta United FC

Last 10: 1-5-4Streak D10.9 scored · 1.8 allowed per game1-4 away

  • D1-1vs San Diego FCSep 20
  • L2-0vs New England RevolutionSep 27
  • L1-0vs LAFCOct 5
  • L4-0vs Inter Miami CFOct 11
  • D1-1vs D.C. UnitedOct 18

Standings

TeamGames playedLostPoint differentialPointsTiedWonRankOverall
Nashville SC222+3052416116-4-2
Inter Miami CF224+1542612212-6-4
Chicago Fire FC216+1137411311-4-6
New England Revolution227+937411411-4-7
Charlotte FC227+835510510-5-7
FC Cincinnati227-2317868-7-7
New York City FC228+5287777-7-8
Red Bull New York2210-14265787-5-10
Orlando City SC2211-17254797-4-11
Toronto FC227-625105105-10-7
D.C. United227-825105115-10-7
Philadelphia Union2210-52466126-6-10
Atlanta United FC2213-132136136-3-13
CF Montréal2211-162165145-6-11
Columbus Crew2212-82055155-5-12

Box score

StatFC CincinnatiAtlanta United FC
Fouls committed1018
Yellow cards12
Red cards00
Offsides57
Won corners52
Saves30
Possession pct54.145.9
Total shots118
Shots on target33
Shot pct0.30.4
Penalty kick goals00
Penalty kick shots00
Accurate passes325269
Total passes400348
Pass pct0.80.8
Accurate crosses82
Total crosses2212
Cross pct0.40.2
Total long balls5740
Accurate long balls3712
Longball pct0.60.3
Blocked shots33
Effective tackles912
Total tackles1621
Tackle pct0.60.6
Interceptions thrown1014
Effective clearance2229
Total clearance2229

Venue

  • TQL StadiumCincinnati, Ohio
  • Attendance25513
  • OfficialsRosendo Mendoza

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