New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati

New York Red Bulls host FC Cincinnati in this MLS game at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Over 2.5 Goals is Our Best Bet

We anticipate that the net will be bulging when NY Red Bulls go up against Cincinnati. We will therefore side with the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, feeling optimistic considering that -152 is available.

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Cincinnati 1-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

New York Red Bulls were defeated last time out. Sports Illustrated Stadium saw them beaten at home to New York City FC by a 3-2 scoreline. Sandro Schwarz's side enjoyed 53% possession and two shots on target, with Julian Hall and Emil Forsberg each scoring one goal.

FC Cincinnati hosted Orlando City in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at TQL Stadium. The Ohio club boasted 57% possession and had nine shots on goal, while Kevin Denkey was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati beat Red Bulls at home when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 scoreline at TQL Stadium. Cincinnati have landed four victories, Red Bulls have three wins and there’s been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	32	18	5	9	48	40	8	48:40	59
17	NY Red Bulls	32	12	7	13	47	43	4	47:43	43

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Red Bulls have had 51.7% possession and 3.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.5 corners.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is the top goalscorer with 5, Emil Forsberg has 4, with Julian Hall and two other players on 1. The leading assistors are Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg with 3.

Cincinnati have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 10.9 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal. Pat Noonan's team average 49.9% possession, 3.6 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Evander Ferreira has scored 4, followed by Brenner da Silva on 3 and Kevin Denkey with 2. Evander Ferreira has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 6.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Coronel (GK), Kyle Duncan, Noah Eile, Tim Parker, Raheem Edwards, Gustav Berggren, Ronald Donkor, Wikelman Carmona, Emil Forsberg, Julian Hall, Eric Choupo-Moting.

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Evan Louro (GK), Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Lukas Engel, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Samuel Gidi, Luca Orellano, Kévin Denkey, Brenner.

New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 Goals at an appealing price of -152 based on the available stats. It’s anticipated that at least three goals will be notched in this MLS encounter.

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Key New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Red Bulls games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Red Bulls games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cincinnati games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Cincinnati games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Cincinnati games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 60.2% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NY Red Bulls 2 - 1 Cincinnati

A potentially entertaining bet is going for NY Red Bulls to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brenner Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Brenner (Cincinnati) can be backed to finish without a shot on goal at -159. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Brenner Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

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Emil Forsberg to Score +240

Emil Forsberg (Red Bulls) has netted six goals in his past nine MLS home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +240 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Emil Forsberg Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-109

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -152

The past five home games featuring New York Red Bulls have seen 6.80 corners on average. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -152.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NY Red Bulls

Total

7.30 3.80 3.50

Home

7.60 3.50 4.10

Away

9.50 4.90 4.60

Cincinnati

Total

8.30 3.60 4.70

Home

8.60 3.90 4.70

Away

9.10 4.10 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+106

Under 9.5

-152

NY Red Bulls Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-118

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-112

X

+600

2

+118

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New York Red Bulls 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.

Red Bulls Favourites to Win According to Bookies

New York Red Bulls are the shortest price to win this MLS clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 46% probability due to their +118 betting odds. FC Cincinnati are the +205 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

A win for Red Bulls would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -111 that they overcome Cincinnati going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -179.

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Full-Time Result

1

+118

X

+255

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+143

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-345

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to find the net anytime are able to get +135. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +370.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Red Bulls)

First

+135

Anytime

+370

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+155

Anytime

+440

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Lewis Morgan (Red Bulls)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Mohammed Sofo (Red Bulls)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Emil Forsberg (Red Bulls)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Serge Ngoma (Red Bulls)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Julian Hall (Red Bulls)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Brenner (Cincinnati)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Peter Stroud (Red Bulls)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Wikelman Carmona (Red Bulls)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Ronald Donkor (Red Bulls)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Curtis Ofori (Red Bulls)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Omar Valencia (Red Bulls)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+123

Lewis Morgan (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-108

Mohammed Sofo (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-115

Emil Forsberg (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-109

Serge Ngoma (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-154

Julian Hall (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-152

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-159

Brenner (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-213

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-213

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-200

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Red Bulls)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-233

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-244

Peter Stroud (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Wikelman Carmona (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-313

Ronald Donkor (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Curtis Ofori (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Omar Valencia (Red Bulls)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-556

Six Red Bulls Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Red Bulls have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Cincinnati have not tasted an away defeat in seven straight matches. The Ohio club have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Red Bulls won 3-1 when they last played Cincinnati at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The past 9 H2H meetings at Sports Illustrated Stadium have seen each team land three wins and there’s been three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
New York Red Bulls Home Stats		6-2-2	4.20	2.60	1.60	7	3	6	4
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		7-2-1	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	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

New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

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