FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2026
FC Cincinnati vs New York City Predictions
It’s great to get attractive odds of -109 for a home win when Cincinnati go up against New York City. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.
Check out the complete Cincinnati vs New York City betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City Preview
FC Cincinnati welcome New York City to TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 19 August.
FC Cincinnati played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Inter&Co Stadium against Orlando City. Pat Noonan's side enjoyed 50% possession and three shots on target, with Pavel Bucha getting the goal.
New York City FC were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Philadelphia Union by a 3-2 scoreline at Yankee Stadium. The Pigeons had 51% possession and four shots on goal, while Benie Traore and Luighi were both on target.
4-4 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter
City are unbeaten when it comes to the past five meetings against Cincinnati, with the last encounter ending in a 4-4 draw at Yankee Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have led to four wins each and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  FC Cincinnati |
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 46:45 | 27 |
| 14 |  NYCFC |
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 33:27 | 26 |
5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. Cincinnati have had 48.0% possession and 3.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 17.0 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.
Evander Ferreira leads the way with 9 goals, Kevin Denkey has 7, with Pavel Bucha and Tom Barlow scoring 4. Leading assistor is Evander Ferreira with 9.
City have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.1% possession, 2.9 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.
Nicolas Fernandez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Hannes Wolf has 3 and Agustin Ojeda is on 2. Nicolas Fernandez has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Samuel Gidi, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Obinna Nwobodo, Bryan Ramírez, Evander, Tom Barlow, Kévin Denkey.
New York City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Max Murray, James Sands, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Keaton Parks, Andrés Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Luighi Hanri, Benie Traore.
Main Match Prediction
We believe there’s a strong case for siding with Cincinnati. That’s because we think they could prove too strong in this MLS encounter and odds of -109 are highly attractive.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest MLS form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.
The best betting apps make it a 52.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
The Asian Handicap provide a range of alternatives when it comes to backing Cincinnati. There’s a chance to get bigger odds if you think that a sizeable win can be achieved.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
New York City
Cincinnati can be backed to win 3-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +850 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Andrés Perea (NYCFC) can be wagered at -102 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati) has scored three goals in his past five MLS matches. We’re content to land the +600 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 3.60 Cincinnati corners in the past 10 games, with New York City conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous four matches. The Cincinnati Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -125.
Cincinnati
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Cincinnati to claim a victory, both teams scoring accompanied by Cincinnati to have under 5.5 corners.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites are 52% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with FC Cincinnati being priced at -109 to come away with a victory in this MLS encounter. New York City FC are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +235.
You can choose Cincinnati -0.5 or City +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -112 and -116. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -244.
The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to MLS matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Evander is the market leader at +340 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Stats: MLS matches only
Cincinnati have enjoyed three straight wins at TQL Stadium. Pat Noonan's side have secured six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.80 goals per match and conceding 2.30.
City have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
When the teams previously met at TQL Stadium, City defeated Cincinnati 1-0. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H meetings at TQL Stadium involve three Cincinnati victories. There have also been two draws and two City triumphs.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 5.10 | 2.80 | 2.30 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| New York City Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.40 | 1.00 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 23/04 2026 New York City 4 Cincinnati 4
- MLS: 24/08 2025 Cincinnati 0 New York City 1
- MLS: 04/05 2025 New York City 1 Cincinnati 0
- MLS: 09/11 2024 Cincinnati 5 New York City 6
- MLS: 02/11 2024 New York City 3 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 28/10 2024 Cincinnati 1 New York City 0
- MLS: 03/10 2024 New York City 3 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 24/03 2024 Cincinnati 1 New York City 0
- MLS: 27/08 2023 Cincinnati 3 New York City 0
- MLS: 01/06 2023 New York City 1 Cincinnati 3
FC Cincinnati League Stats
New York City League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 7.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Cincinnati this season are Evander Ferreira (11), Kevin Denkey (11), Tom Barlow (6)
- Top Assistors for FC Cincinnati this season are Evander Ferreira (10), Ender Echenique (4), Pavel Bucha (4)
FC Cincinnati vs New York City Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Cincinnati vs City before making your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Previous New York City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pat Noonan
New York City Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39:15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46:36 | 38 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40:17 | 37 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28:24 | 35 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35:20 | 34 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38:27 | 33 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34:24 | 32 |
| 8 | NE Revolution | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29:25 | 30 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34:26 | 30 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27:25 | 29 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32:28 | 28 |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:26 | 28 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46:45 | 27 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33:27 | 26 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29:25 | 25 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30:41 | 25 |
| 17 | Minnesota Utd | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21:26 | 25 |
| 18 | Portland Timbers | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34:35 | 24 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20:24 | 24 |
| 20 | San Diego | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33:29 | 24 |
| 21 | D.C. United | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27:30 | 24 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24:30 | 22 |
| 23 | Orlando City | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31:48 | 21 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27:31 | 20 |
| 25 | Toronto FC | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26:33 | 20 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28:35 | 19 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25:36 | 17 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23:38 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21:34 | 15 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18:48 | 14 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | NE Revolution | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22:5 | 22 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19:9 | 22 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23:12 | 21 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 28:19 | 19 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 19:9 | 18 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:15 | 17 |
| 13 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 15 | SJ Earthquakes | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18:14 | 14 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 14 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 18 | Orlando City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 14 |
| 19 | Toronto FC | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 21 | Inter Miami | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21:17 | 13 |
| 22 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:14 | 13 |
| 25 | Philadelphia | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | 12 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:19 | 12 |
| 27 | Minnesota Utd | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13:15 | 10 |
| 29 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:17 | 8 |
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