Is there a clear favorite in the matchday 13 of the NFL regular season between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers? The main question we will try to answer in detail in our predictions. We note that last year the teams faced each other twice, and on both occasions the current guests proved to be more ready (16:10 and 34:11).
Cincinnati
Cincinnati risks being left out of the playoffs, as they are showing weak football towards the end of the fall. A qualified selection of players certainly allows the team to compete on equal terms with the best of the best. However, he fails to demonstrate all his best qualities. Specifically in November, the team mainly focused on attack, which led to ambiguous consequences (one win and two losses). Zac Taylor’s gang must indeed make a real revolution in the near future. Especially because there is no margin for error.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh appears much more imposing. Although current conditions raise some concerns. Last week, the team suffered an unpleasant defeat by Cleveland (19:24), having a minimal lead for a few minutes (3:0). Pennsylvania’s representatives lacked discipline on defense, but nothing catastrophic happened. Earlier, Mike Tomlin’s protégés went on a five-game winning streak, securing a big lead.
Predictions from the editorial team
In this matchup, it’s very likely that Cincinnati won’t just take a walk. Pittsburgh has prepared for the meeting from all points of view no less well, and we believe that it will once again cause an incredible amount of problems for the dangerous opponent. The victory of the away team with a handicap of +6.5 is a logical choice for the match.
