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| Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC | April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT |
| Atlético Ottawa odds | +220 |
| Cavalry FC odds | +106 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Over\Under | 2.5 -110/-125 |
Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC. Shape of the Teams
The opening weeks of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) are always tricky to judge as teams shake off the cobwebs and begin to show their true colours after a long offseason.
The CPL introduced new roster rules in 2024, allowing more flexibility for including senior players. This led to a change in team dynamics for several clubs, and Ottawa has been one of the clubs that has taken advantage of these new opportunities.
Atlético Ottawa has already started to shed its previous season’s skin with a comfortable 2-1 victory against York United. Betting odds do not favour Ottawa much for the game against Cavalry, though perhaps they should. With their fresh recruits, the team appears revitalized and shows increased flexibility and assertiveness.
Although we are still in the early stages of the season, Atlético’s results have already overshadowed the back-to-back defeats they suffered towards the end of the 2023 cycle. At the same time, they have sparked optimism for a run at the top of the league standings. Whether they can live up to these expectations is a question for another day – time will tell.
Cavalry, on the other hand, has not been very active on the transfer market, and they might already be regretting this decision. After the clash with Ottawa, they will face a tough match against Vancouver, who also kicked off their season with a win.
Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, 20 April, 2:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Estadio TD Place
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
- Last match: Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC: 1-2 (September 3, 2023, CPL)
Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Atlético Ottawa victory
- Odds: +220 (Tonybet)
Historically speaking, Atlético Ottawa has had the upper hand in matches against Cavalry. They have arrived better in the season, and most importantly, they hold a favourable record in past encounters.
Despite losing their last meeting in September, Atlético Ottawa won most of their encounters against Cavalry. They’re a great club for the mid-table, but they need to improve their scouting network to deepen their squad depth – which currently leaves much to be desired.
Ballou Tabla is one of the big names expected to make headlines again after a robust showing against York. Meanwhile, the question is whether Kevin Santos and Tissot will be integrated into the roster with more minutes, who both spent most of the previous game on the bench. If Ottawa can make these three click, CPL defences are in for a tough and long season.
Half of Ottawa’s ties will probably revolve around how their new signings adapt and perform. While not the sole focus, they could pave the way for future talents and potentially elevate them to CPL legend status.
Ballou Tabla does his best Luke Singh impression during training 🔥✅
You never know when Ballou’s gonna pull tricks out of his hat, so don’t miss a moment and secure your seat today 👇‼️
🔗 Tickets: https://t.co/L71MhUwy1V pic.twitter.com/ejszy4tpej
— Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) April 16, 2024
With Matteo de Brienne also being a solid player, Ottawa’s strategy should focus on exploiting the left wing, where Tabla shines. Given that most CPL teams employ a four-at-the-back formation, it remains possible to find imbalance on the wings – and this is what Ottawa should be doing to provoke vulnerabilities in the enemy camp.
Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC Betting Tip
- Pick: Atlético Ottawa to keep a clean sheet
- Odds: +270 (Tonybet)
While Atlético did concede in their season opener, I reckon Atlético Ottawa will keep a clean sheet against Cavalry FC. The first match can often be a morale booster or breaker, and with Cavalry stumbling in their opener and facing Vancouver a week after facing Ottawa, it might be tough for Cavalry to keep their head up.
Soon. https://t.co/5yDUddviLC
— Cavalry FC (@CPLCavalryFC) April 19, 2024
Additionally, Ottawa’s backline appears solid on paper, featuring a diverse mix of player profiles. The squad’s depth is also notable. Ottawa enjoys the luxury of various profiles available on their bench, including many prominent figures in CPL history.
Ottawa is eager to show that the investment was not in vain. With the home advantage, it is easy to see why Ottawa would be the favourites heading into this match.
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