New York City vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs FC Cincinnati
New York City welcome FC Cincinnati to Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 22 April.
We think goals could be on the menu when New York City go up against Cincinnati and we’ll play the Total Goals market. You can get -149 that there are Over 2.5 scored and those odds have plenty of juice.
New York City FC have lost back-to-back MLS games. At Citi Field, they were recently beaten 2-1 by Charlotte FC. Pascal Jansen's team boasted 64% possession and had seven shots on target, with Nicolas Fernandez registering the goal.
FC Cincinnati drew 3-3 against Chicago Fire in their previous game. This was on home soil at TQL Stadium. The Ohio side enjoyed 54% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Tom Barlow, Evander Ferreira and Dje D'Avilla (own goal) on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
City have landed victories in their last two encounters against Cincinnati. Travelling to TQL Stadium, a 1-0 win was achieved following a 1-0 home victory at Citi Field. The previous 10 H2H games have included five wins for Cincinnati, four triumphs for City and a single draw.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  NYCFC |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 15:11 | 11 |
| 21 |  FC Cincinnati |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 13:19 | 8 |
City have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. The Pigeons have averaged 55.7% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Top scorer Nicolas Fernandez has found the net 6 times, with Hannes Wolf, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez and Keaton Parks getting 2 goals each. The leading assistor is Maxi Moralez with 6.
Cincinnati have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, averaging 5.3 shots on goal, 13.4 attempts and 1.5 goals. Pat Noonan's men average 49.6% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 3.4 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 13.5 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Tom Barlow, Kevin Denkey and Brenner da Silva, with 2 goals apiece. Ender Echenique has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
New York City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Raul Gustavo, Thiago Martins, Kevin OToole, Kai Trewin, Aiden O'Neill, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau.
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Nick Hagglund, Miles Robinson, Gilberto Flores, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Bryan Ramírez, Evander, Kenji Mboma Dem, Tom Barlow.
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips
This expert New York City vs FC Cincinnati betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
The MLS encounter provides us with a value opportunity on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -149. Expect the sides to grab the goals needed for a payout.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest MLS data.
Key New York City vs FC Cincinnati league stats:
The top betting apps make it a 59.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
If you like the idea of Over 2.5 Goals but are in search of a bigger price, there’s the chance to give the Result & Total Goals market a go. This involves combining the above selection with a team to win.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Cincinnati
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by NYCFC. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC) has managed two goals in his past ten MLS matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +500 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been five straight Cincinnati matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. There are odds of -149 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.
New York City
Cincinnati
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes more than two goals to be scored, New York City to win merged with Under 10.5 corners.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. You need all your predictions to be correct and many readers love to place a tailored bet on the clash which interests them most.
New York City vs FC Cincinnati 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.
New York City FC are regarded as having a 54% chance of winning this MLS clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -119. FC Cincinnati are the +295 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If you want to back City to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -122, although Cincinnati +0.5 is -106 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -167.
The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the MLS games.
Favourite Evander is priced at +500 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +175.
City have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Cincinnati haven’t triumphed in five straight games on the road. The Ohio side have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
City overcame Cincinnati 1-0 when the sides last met at Yankee Stadium. City have won two of the past 3 H2H games at Yankee Stadium, with Cincinnati picking up one win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.40 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| FC Cincinnati Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.20 | 1.20 | 2.00 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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: 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
- U.S. Open Cup: 11/05 2023 Cincinnati 1 New York City 0
New York City League Stats
FC Cincinnati League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 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 1.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 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 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 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 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Nicolas Fernandez (6), Agustin Ojeda (2), Hannes Wolf (2)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Maxi Moralez (5), Agustin Ojeda (1), Hannes Wolf (1)
New York City vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the City vs Cincinnati team news beforehand. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest injury reports.
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:4 | 21 |
| 2 | SJ Earthquakes | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:3 | 21 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17:4 | 19 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 16 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 16 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:10 | 16 |
| 7 | Inter Miami | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:14 | 15 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:8 | 14 |
| 10 | Minnesota Utd | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | 14 |
| 11 | FC Dallas | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17:12 | 13 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21:15 | 12 |
| 13 | NE Revolution | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:10 | 12 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13:14 | 12 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:11 | 11 |
| 16 | San Diego | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 11 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:19 | 11 |
| 18 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | 9 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4:9 | 8 |
| 21 | FC Cincinnati | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13:19 | 8 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:18 | 7 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12:20 | 6 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10:12 | 6 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:13 | 6 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7:20 | 4 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:25 | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18:3 | 18 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:4 | 12 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:5 | 12 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13:11 | 10 |
| 7 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 12 | San Diego | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Minnesota Utd | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | 4 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 27 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 28 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
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