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MLS: New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati – Prediction, Odds & Stats

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Get some valuable betting insights into the New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati matchup in the MLS with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

The New York City FC is back at the Yankee Stadium for an exciting midweek matchup with FC Cincinnati.

Despite a challenging five-game winless streak, the 11th-placed Pigeons are determined to make their mark against runaway Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati.

New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Preview

New York City FC Form

A draw is the best New York City FC can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 1-0 defeat against New York Red Bulls. A 1-1 draw with Orlando City followed before they were defeated 1-3 by Philadelphia Union. NYCFC won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the Yankee Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded eight and scored 11 goals.

FC Cincinnati Form

In their last three matches, FC Cincinnati first beat CF Montreal 3-0, then Columbus Crew by 3-2 and finally Colorado Rapids by 0-1. The Orange and Blue The Garys claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and seven scored.

New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between New York City FC and FC Cincinnati. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • New York City FC have scored in the last 20 home matches in a row
  • New York City FC have conceded in the last 12 matches in a row
  • In the last 5 home matches in a row New York City FC played, both teams scored
  • New York City FC have not lost 9 of the last 10 home matches
  • New York City FC have won 7 of the last 9 home matches
  • FC Cincinnati have scored in 30 of the last 32 matches
  • FC Cincinnati have not lost 18 of the last 20 matches
  • FC Cincinnati have won 11 of the last 13 matches
  • FC Cincinnati have not lost 13 of the last 15 away matches
  • FC Cincinnati have scored in 13 of the last 15 away matches

New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati⁣ – In-form players

Santiago Rodriguez looks like value in the goal-scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Major League Soccer matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Luciano Acosta adds to his four Major League Soccer goals come this coming Thursday.

New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips

Full-time result

New York City FC won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Yankee Stadium. They drew two and lost one as well, while FC Cincinnati won four of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost two. The visitors are riding a four-game winning streak. New York City FC have not lost to FC Cincinnati in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, New York City FC only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Astonishingly, FC Cincinnati scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games New York City FC played. FC Cincinnati have scored in 3 consecutive league meetings with New York City FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for New York City FC, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for FC Cincinnati, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches. Amazingly, New York City FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 matches.

Match predictions: New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati

To sum up, the upcoming match between New York City FC and FC Cincinnati seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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