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FC Cincinnati

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

The Net Could Bulge at Both Ends

There’s an attractive 1.67 available when it comes to New York City and Cincinnati both scoring at least one goal. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

City Won Last H2H in Penalty Shoot-out

New York City FC got the win in their last game. A 1-0 victory occurred on the road at BMO Field when meeting Toronto FC. The Pigeons enjoyed 51% possession and four shots on target, with Alonso Martinez netting in the 64th minute.

FC Cincinnati claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Sporting Kansas City at TQL Stadium made it five straight wins. Pat Noonan's side had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 54% possession and seven shots on goal, while Kevin Denkey scored twice.

It was City who were victorious when they last faced Cincinnati. At TQL Stadium, a penalty shootout victory (0-0 AET) was recorded. Cincinnati have won five of the previous 10 H2H meetings, with City getting two victories along with three draws.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati 19 11 3 5 29 25 4 29:25 36
12 NYCFC logo NYCFC 18 8 4 6 24 20 4 24:20 28
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New York City – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. City have had 51.0% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Alonso Martinez has found the net 6 times, Hannes Wolf 3, with Keaton Parks and two other players on 1. The leading assistor is Julian Fernandez with 2.

FC Cincinnati – Last 10 League Games

Cincinnati have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.5 goals from 10.5 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. The Ohio outfit average 49.9% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Kevin Denkey and Evander Ferreira have 6 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Gerardo Valenzuela on 1. Luca Orellano, Sergio Santos and Pavel Bucha have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Justin Haak, Thiago Martins, Hannes Wolf, Keaton Parks, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Julian Fernandez, Alonso Martinez, Andres Perea.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, DeAndre Yedlin, Lukas Engel, Yuya Kubo, Brian Anunga, Evander Ferreira, Luca Orellano, Kevin Denkey.

Expert MLS Analysis

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key New York City vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 NYCFC games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 NYCFC games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cincinnati games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Cincinnati games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Cincinnati games.

New York City vs FC Cincinnati Prediction

The teams both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option in this MLS clash. Odds of 1.67 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.

Should you want to secure bigger odds for your BTTS Yes wager, then you can combine this with the match result on the Result & Both Teams to Score market. Predict one of the teams to win or even the draw and boost your price in the process.

BTTS Yes Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City New York City logo 2 - 1 Cincinnati logo Cincinnati

There’s the option to wager on NYCFC to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of 8.00 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Props

Top Pick: Hannes Wolf to Score 4.10 bet365 logo

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC) has managed two goals in his past five MLS games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of 4.10.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.80 bet365 logo

We’ve seen the past five New York City home matches feature an average 14.80 corners, while the previous five Cincinnati games have averaged 11.20. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too low, go for odds of 1.80 that the teams go over.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
New York City Logo New York City
Total
11.50 4.80 6.70
Home
12.20 7.50 4.70
Away
10.00 4.00 6.00
Cincinnati Logo Cincinnati
Total
9.50 4.00 5.50
Home
9.10 4.50 4.60
Away
8.90 3.50 5.40

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New York City vs FC Cincinnati Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes 1.67
Asian Handicap NYCFC -0.25 1.95
Total Corners Over 9.5 1.80

Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: BTTS Yes, New York City with an Asian Handicap of -0.25 and also Over 9.5 corners.

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New York City vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

City Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

The New York City FC betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 2.25 favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter which means a 44% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, FC Cincinnati are trading at 3.10.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.

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Alonso Martínez Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Alonso Martínez is priced at 4.40 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of 2.40.

Player Goals

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)
First
4.40
Anytime
2.40
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Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)
First
4.90
Anytime
2.90
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Yuya Kubo (Cincinnati)
First
7.50
Anytime
3.65
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Corey Baird (Cincinnati)
First
7.00
Anytime
3.80
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Team Stats

New York City logo New York City League Stats

FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for City vs Cincinnati team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest MLS squads.

New York City vs FC Cincinnati Lineups

New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

49 Matt Freese
24 Tayvon Gray 80 Justin Haak 13 Thiago Martins 17 Hannes Wolf
55 Keaton Parks 32 Jonathan Shore 10 Maxi Moralez
11 Julian Fernandez 16 Alonso Martinez 8 Andres Perea
18 Roman Celentano
21 Matt Miazga 12 Miles Robinson 4 Nick Hagglund 91 DeAndre Yedlin 29 Lukas Engel
7 Yuya Kubo 27 Brian Anunga 10 Evander Ferreira
23 Luca Orellano 9 Kevin Denkey

FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

New York City Substitutes

  • 2Nico Cavallo
  • 5Birk Risa
  • 9Monsef Bakrar
  • 18Greg Ranjitsingh
  • 19S. Tanasijevic
  • 26Agustin Ojeda
  • 30Tomas Romero
  • 38Drew Baiera

FC Cincinnati Substitutes

  • 2Alvas Elvis Powell
  • 3Gilberto Flores
  • 11Corey Baird
  • 13Evan Louro
  • 14Brad Smith
  • 16T. Lingani Hadebe
  • 17Sergio Santos
  • 19Stefan Chirila
  • 22Gerardo Valenzuela

Previous New York City Lineups

27 Apr MLS
Toronto FC 0-1 NYCFC
20 Apr MLS
NE Revolution 2-0 NYCFC
13 Apr MLS
NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia
07 Apr MLS
NYCFC 1-2 Minnesota Utd
30 Mar MLS
Atlanta United 4-3 NYCFC
23 Mar MLS
Columbus Crew 0-0 NYCFC

Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups

27 Apr MLS
FC Cincinnati 2-1 Sporting KC
20 Apr MLS
Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati
13 Apr MLS
D.C. United 0-1 FC Cincinnati
06 Apr MLS
FC Cincinnati 1-0 NE Revolution
30 Mar MLS
Nashville SC 1-2 FC Cincinnati
23 Mar MLS
FC Cincinnati 2-2 Atlanta United

Injuries & Suspensions

New York City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Jacob Arroyave Lower leg
James Sands Ankle
Malachi Jones Lower leg

FC Cincinnati Injury Table

Type Name Info
Nick Hagglund Other
Alec Kann Hip

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2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 19 12 4 3 35:19 40
2 San Diego 19 11 3 5 38:23 36
3 FC Cincinnati 19 11 3 5 29:25 36
4 Vancouver 18 10 5 3 34:19 35
5 Nashville SC 19 10 5 4 35:23 35
6 Columbus Crew 19 9 7 3 32:26 34
7 Orlando City 19 9 6 4 36:24 33
8 Minnesota Utd 19 9 6 4 31:21 33
9 Portland Timbers 18 8 6 4 28:24 30
10 Inter Miami 16 8 5 3 36:27 29
11 NY Red Bulls 19 8 4 7 30:22 28
12 NYCFC 18 8 4 6 24:20 28
13 SJ Earthquakes 19 7 5 7 39:31 26
14 Los Angeles FC 16 7 5 4 30:23 26
15 Seattle Sounders 18 7 5 6 25:25 26
16 Austin FC 19 7 5 7 15:21 26
17 Charlotte FC 19 8 1 10 30:31 25
18 Chicago Fire 18 7 4 7 35:32 25
19 Colorado Rapids 19 7 4 8 20:25 25
20 NE Revolution 17 6 5 6 21:18 23
21 FC Dallas 18 5 6 7 24:32 21
22 Houston Dynamo 19 5 5 9 24:31 20
23 Sporting KC 19 5 4 10 30:36 19
24 Real Salt Lake 18 5 3 10 18:25 18
25 D.C. United 19 4 6 9 17:38 18
26 Atlanta United 19 4 5 10 22:37 17
27 St. Louis 19 3 6 10 19:30 15
28 Toronto FC 18 3 5 10 19:25 14
29 CF Montréal 19 2 5 12 16:36 11
30 LA Galaxy 19 1 5 13 18:41 8
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 NY Red Bulls 9 7 1 1 23:8 22
2 Columbus Crew 11 6 4 1 20:12 22
3 Nashville SC 10 6 3 1 21:9 21
4 San Diego 10 6 3 1 19:7 21
5 Philadelphia 10 6 3 1 22:12 21
6 NYCFC 10 7 0 3 16:9 21
7 Vancouver 10 6 2 2 22:13 20
8 Los Angeles FC 8 6 1 1 15:5 19
9 Portland Timbers 10 5 4 1 16:13 19
10 Charlotte FC 8 6 0 2 17:9 18
11 Minnesota Utd 10 5 3 2 19:12 18
12 Seattle Sounders 8 5 2 1 18:8 17
13 Inter Miami 9 5 2 2 22:15 17
14 Orlando City 9 5 2 2 21:14 17
15 FC Cincinnati 8 5 2 1 14:9 17
16 Colorado Rapids 11 5 2 4 13:14 17
17 Austin FC 10 4 4 2 8:8 16
18 Atlanta United 10 4 3 3 17:15 15
19 SJ Earthquakes 9 3 3 3 25:17 12
20 Sporting KC 9 3 2 4 16:19 11
21 Real Salt Lake 8 3 1 4 9:8 10
22 St. Louis 10 2 4 4 12:15 10
23 Houston Dynamo 10 3 1 6 13:19 10
24 D.C. United 10 2 4 4 9:17 10
25 NE Revolution 7 2 1 4 6:8 7
26 Chicago Fire 8 1 4 3 7:10 7
27 Toronto FC 11 1 3 7 6:13 6
28 LA Galaxy 8 1 2 5 8:15 5
29 FC Dallas 8 1 2 5 6:13 5
30 CF Montréal 8 0 3 5 6:18 3