Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Guardians to open this series with a win

Progres🏅sive Field will be the venue for the MLB encounter between Cleveland Guardians a🅰nd Cincinnati Reds. The last series between these teams ended in a win for the Guardians. Can the Cincinnati Reds avenge this series?

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians' last series was against the St. Louis Cardinals, and this team ended on the losing end. In that series, the Cleveland Guardians started with a 1-5 win, extending their run before that win to three. However, their last two games of that series ended in consecutive defeats, losing 6-5 and 2-1. However, looking at Cleveland Guardians' performance this season, they already had 90 wins in 157 matches, positioning them top of the American League. 

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds' last series was against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and they secured a win. In the series, the Cincinnati Reds started with consecutive wins, securing an 8-3 victory in the opener while picking a 7-1 in game 2. However, their finale encounter ended 0-2, their third win in their last five matches. However, the Cincinnati Reds have won two of their last four series, one other against the Minnesota Twins, while losing to the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals.  

Expert Betting Tips

The Guardians have been very good this season, and looking at the fact that Cincinnati Reds have not been consistent, I do not see them pulling a strong competition here. While the Cincinnati Reds have been a tough side for the Guardians in the past, we could witness another tough encounter. Expect few runs in this fixture while Cleveland Guardians begin the series with a win.