New York City vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Nov 2024
City Have Potential to the Cover Line
New York City look like the real deal against Cincinnati and we’re happy to take the -125 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. We get half our money back if the game ends level.
Cincinnati 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Cincinnati beat City when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 scoreline at TQL Stadium. In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. Cincinnati have won five games and City three.
MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 31 | 7 | 38:31 | 45 |
11 | ![]() |
22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 29:25 | 34 |
City have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Pigeons have averaged 52.2% possession and 6.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.0 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Alonso Martinez has found the net 8 times, Santiago Rodriguez 4, with Mitja Ilenic and two other players on 1. Maxi Moralez has made the most assists with 3.
FC Cincinnati – Last 10 League GamesCincinnati have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.0% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 3.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.
Luca Orellano has scored 5, followed by Luciano Acosta on 3 and Yamil Asad with 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Luciano Acosta, Yuya Kubo and Chidozie Awaziem who have all made 2.
Confirmed Lineups
New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Mitja Ilenic, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Kevin O'Toole, Keaton Parks, James Sands, Hannes Wolf, Maxi Moralez, Santiago Rodriguez, Alonso Martinez.
FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Chidozie Awaziem, Miles Robinson, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, DeAndre Yedlin, Yamil Asad, Pavel Bucha, Obinna Nwobodo, Luciano Acosta, Luca Orellano, Yuya Kubo.
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips
We’re going for New York City -0.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -125. A victory in this MLS match is expected and we’re therefore confident of a nice return from this wager.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key New York City vs FC Cincinnati league stats:
City -0.25 Probability
The betting sites make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
There are ways of betting on City to win by a certain number of goals thanks to the Winning Margin market, with this being a nice alternative to Asian Handicap.

Correct Score Prediction
Let’s take a chance on the +540 available that NYCFC secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Odds
With a 44% chance of winning, New York City FC are favourites to win this MLS match and they’re available at betting odds of +128 with the bookies. At +185, FC Cincinnati are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.
Should you want to back New York City FC to win this MLS match, then there is -141 available on the Draw No Bet market, with FC Cincinnati chalked at +108.







- 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
- U.S. Open Cup: 11/05 2023 Cincinnati 1 New York City 0
- MLS: 08/09 2022 New York City 1 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 30/06 2022 Cincinnati 4 New York City 4


- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 6.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Alonso Martinez (6), Hannes Wolf (3), Julian Fernandez (1)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Julian Fernandez (2), Hannes Wolf (1), Maxi Moralez (1)
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our City vs Cincinnati team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the MLS squads.
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2
New York City Substitutes
- 1Luis Barraza
- 5Birk Risa
- 7Jovan Mijatovic
- 8Andres Perea
- 9Monsef Bakrar
- 11Julian Fernandez
- 12S. Tanasijevic
- 18Christian McFarlane
- 26Agustin Ojeda
FC Cincinnati Substitutes
- 2Alvas Elvis Powell
- 9Nicholas Gioacchini
- 11Corey Baird
- 15Bret Halsey
- 17Sergio Santos
- 19Kevin Kelsy
- 22Gerardo Valenzuela
- 32Ian Murphy
- 36Evan Louro
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Philadelphia | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 39:22 | 46 |
2 | FC Cincinnati | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 38:31 | 45 |
3 | Nashville SC | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 41:25 | 44 |
4 | San Diego | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 46:31 | 42 |
5 | Vancouver | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 38:25 | 41 |
6 | Columbus Crew | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 38:32 | 41 |
7 | Minnesota Utd | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 39:26 | 40 |
8 | Inter Miami | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 44:33 | 38 |
9 | Los Angeles FC | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 36:24 | 35 |
10 | Orlando City | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 41:31 | 35 |
11 | NYCFC | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 29:25 | 34 |
12 | Seattle Sounders | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 34:31 | 34 |
13 | NY Red Bulls | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 38:30 | 33 |
14 | Portland Timbers | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 31:31 | 33 |
15 | Charlotte FC | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 38:37 | 32 |
16 | Colorado Rapids | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 30:36 | 30 |
17 | Austin FC | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 17:24 | 30 |
18 | Chicago Fire | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 42:40 | 29 |
19 | SJ Earthquakes | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 44:39 | 29 |
20 | Real Salt Lake | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 24:28 | 28 |
21 | Houston Dynamo | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 29:38 | 26 |
22 | NE Revolution | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 29:30 | 25 |
23 | Sporting KC | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 35:41 | 23 |
24 | FC Dallas | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 29:41 | 22 |
25 | Toronto FC | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 25:29 | 21 |
26 | Atlanta United | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 25:40 | 20 |
27 | D.C. United | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 19:43 | 19 |
28 | St. Louis | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 23:35 | 18 |
29 | LA Galaxy | 23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 25:45 | 15 |
30 | CF Montréal | 23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 20:43 | 15 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Nashville SC | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 25:9 | 27 |
2 | Philadelphia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 26:13 | 27 |
3 | NY Red Bulls | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 30:13 | 26 |
4 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 20:6 | 25 |
5 | Charlotte FC | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 23:12 | 25 |
6 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21:12 | 25 |
7 | NYCFC | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 24 |
8 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21:14 | 23 |
9 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 24:12 | 22 |
10 | Portland Timbers | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18:15 | 22 |
11 | San Diego | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22:12 | 21 |
12 | Minnesota Utd | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 21 |
13 | Vancouver | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22:13 | 20 |
14 | Inter Miami | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24:16 | 20 |
15 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17:16 | 20 |
16 | Orlando City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 24:19 | 18 |
17 | Austin FC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 8:8 | 17 |
18 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13:10 | 16 |
19 | Atlanta United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19:17 | 16 |
20 | SJ Earthquakes | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 29:21 | 15 |
21 | St. Louis | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
22 | Houston Dynamo | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14:22 | 13 |
23 | Sporting KC | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19:23 | 12 |
24 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14:18 | 11 |
25 | D.C. United | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9:18 | 11 |
26 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
27 | Toronto FC | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10:14 | 10 |
28 | NE Revolution | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | 8 |
29 | CF Montréal | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:22 | 6 |
30 | FC Dallas | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9:18 | 5 |














