FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2026

FC Cincinnati vs New York City Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Cincinnati To Win @ -109

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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.

H2H: 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
18	NYCFC	27	8	9	10	41	36	5	41:36	33
19	FC Cincinnati	26	8	9	9	55	64	-9	55:64	33

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Kyle Smith, Pavel Bucha, Kenji Mboma Dem, Obinna Nwobodo, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ender Echenique, Kevin Denkey, Evander Ferreira.

New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, James Sands, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Keaton Parks, Andres Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolas Fernandez, Benie Traore, Luighi.

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 (league matches):

• Cincinnati have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Cincinnati have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Cincinnati have won 3 consecutive games at home.

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

Cincinnati 3 - 1 New York City

Cincinnati can be backed to win 3-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +800 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrés Perea Over 0.5 Shots On Target -102

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.

Latest Andrés Perea Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

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Pavel Bucha to Score +600

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.

Latest Pavel Bucha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 5.5 Corners -125

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

10.70 3.60 7.10

Home

9.30 4.50 4.80

Away

9.90 4.60 5.30

New York City

Total

7.70 2.90 4.80

Home

8.00 4.20 3.80

Away

8.40 2.40 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-105

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-143

New York City Corners

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+650

2

+148

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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 53% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with FC Cincinnati being priced at -115 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 +255.

You can choose Cincinnati -0.5 or City +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -119 and -110. 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 -250.

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.

Full-Time Result

1

-115

X

+295

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+148

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-435

X2

-112

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-119

2 Hcp +0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-244

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+175

Evander is the market leader at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

-105

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+360

Anytime

+110

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

First

+460

Anytime

+140

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYCFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+170

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+750

Anytime

+240

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Talles Magno (NYCFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+270

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+280

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (NYCFC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+310

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+330

Keaton Parks (NYCFC)

First

+1400

Anytime

+480

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+1700

Anytime

+575

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Matt Miazga (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Alvas Powell (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Nick Hagglund (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Talles Magno (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Keaton Parks (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Matt Miazga (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Alvas Powell (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Nick Hagglund (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 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

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.

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