San Diego vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026
MLS Betting Preview: San Diego vs FC Cincinnati
San Diego square off against FC Cincinnati at Snapdragon Stadium, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 16 May.
We’ll take San Diego at attractive betting odds of -114 considering that they could be dominant against Cincinnati. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.
San Diego FC won their last game 5-0. This was recorded at Snapdragon Stadium at home to Austin FC. Mikey Varas' side had the majority of the ball enjoying 59% possession and ten shots on target, with David Vazquez grabbing two of the goals.
FC Cincinnati lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Inter Miami 5-3 at TQL Stadium. The Orange and Blue had 46% of possession and three shots on goal, with Kevin Denkey, Pavel Bucha and Evander Ferreira all on target.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  FC Cincinnati |
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 19 |  San Diego |
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 30:27 | 17 |
1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. SDFC have had 59.7% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.5 corners.
Marcus Ingvartsen is the top scorer with 7 goals, Anders Dreyer has 4, with David Vazquez and Onni Valakari on 2. Onni Valakari, Alex Mighten and Anders Dreyer have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Cincinnati have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.5 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.2% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 3.0 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts.
Kevin Denkey and Evander Ferreira have scored 7, followed by Pavel Bucha with 2. Pavel Bucha is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Duran Ferree (GK), Luca Bombino, Christopher McVey, Manu Duah, Kieran Sargeant, Onni Valakari, Anibal Godoy, David Vazquez, Anders Dreyer, Marcus Ingvartsen, Amahl Pellegrino.
FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Nick Hagglund, Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Brian Anunga, Kenji Mboma Dem, Evander Ferreira, Gerardo Valenzuela, Kevin Denkey.
San Diego vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips
Discover our expert San Diego vs FC Cincinnati betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that San Diego will have the edge in this MLS clash, then you can back the home team at -114. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest MLS stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Key San Diego vs FC Cincinnati league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
As an alternative, you could consider the Asian Handicap where you can back SDFC to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Cincinnati
We’re taking a chance on San Diego to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +1000 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Marcus Ingvartsen (SDFC) has found the net in three straight MLS games. We’re content to land the +160 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been a corner average of 7.80 in the past five matches involving San Diego, with the last ten Cincinnati games averaging 8.20. For Total Corners, we’re expecting the sides to fall short and you can get odds of -143.
San Diego
Cincinnati
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including San Diego to claim a victory, BTTS No merged with under 9.5 corners to be awarded.
If you’re keen to wager different selections for the same football match, a bet builder will provide a solution. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
San Diego 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.
For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have San Diego as the -110 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 52% chance of triumphing. The market suggests that FC Cincinnati are least likely to win at +235.
There are different ways to bet on San Diego including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -111, although Cincinnati +0.5 is a viable alternative at -116 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -357 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
The top football betting sites cover MLS matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Favourite Anders Dreyer is available at +380 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Stats: MLS matches only
San Diego have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Cincinnati are unbeaten in the last four games on their travels. The Orange and Blue have four defeats, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 2.60.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 4.00 | 2.60 | 1.40 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
| FC Cincinnati Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 4.30 | 1.70 | 2.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
San Diego League Stats
FC Cincinnati League Stats
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 3.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 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 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 62.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for San Diego this season are Marcus Ingvartsen (9), Anders Dreyer (6), Onni Valakari (3)
- Top Assistors for San Diego this season are Anders Dreyer (5), Onni Valakari (3), Alex Mighten (2)
San Diego vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
Check the SDFC vs Cincinnati team news before you place your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
San Diego Substitutes
- 1Carlos Dos Santos
- 9Lewis Morgan
- 14Bryan Zamble
- 15Pedro Soma
- 25Ian Pilcher
- 29Anisse Saidi
- 33Oscar Verhoeven
- 70Alejandro Alvarado
- 77Alex Mighten
FC Cincinnati Substitutes
- 3Gilberto Flores
- 5Obinna Nwobodo
- 13Evan Louro
- 16Tom Barlow
- 24Kyle Smith
- 29Bryan Ramirez
- 55Ayoub Lajhar
- 66Ender Echenique
- 99Ayoub Jabbari
Previous San Diego Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
San Diego Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Mikey Varas
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 13 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 19 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23:9 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 21 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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