FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2024

Back City to Make Life Difficult for Cincinnati

New York City +0.5 can secure a payout when they go up against Cincinnati. We’ll take the visitors on the Asian Handicap with the comfort of a win or draw being enough to land a return at 1.96 with this bet.

3-2 Triumph for City in Last H2H

FC Cincinnati have suffered back-to-back home losses. In their last game, they beat Philadelphia Union 2-1 away at Subaru Park. Pat Noonan's men enjoyed 56% possession and managed five shots on target, while Yamil Asad and Jakob Glesnes (own goal) each scored one goal.

New York City FC lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-0 defeat against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium. The Pigeons had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 57% possession and five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Red Bull Arena, they recorded a 3-2 win over Cincinnati. The H2H over 10 games makes for interesting reading, two draws and four wins apiece for each team.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	31	18	4	9	47	39	8	47:39	58
7	NYCFC	30	16	5	9	46	35	11	46:35	53

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Cincinnati have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Orange and Blue have averaged 56.1% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Luca Orellano is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Luciano Acosta has 3 and Corey Baird 2. Yuya Kubo and Chidozie Awaziem have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

City have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 5.3 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 1.9 goals. Nick Cushing's team average 51.4% possession, 6.8 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Alonso Martinez has landed 8 goals, Santiago Rodriguez 4, with Mitja Ilenic and two others scoring 1. Maxi Moralez has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

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 confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Birk Risa, Kevin O'Toole, Keaton Parks, Andres Perea, James Sands, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez, Santiago Rodriguez.

FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

New York City +0.5 could be a value play in this MLS match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of 1.96 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key FC Cincinnati vs New York City league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by NYCFC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 6 of their last 10 games against NYCFC.

City +0.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 2 - 2 New York City

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 2-2 draw. Odds of 8.00 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

FC Cincinnati vs New York City Odds

For this MLS match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean FC Cincinnati are the 1.83 favourite to win and that means a 55% chance of winning. New York City FC are the 3.80 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for MLS matches, with the football betting sites offering FC Cincinnati at 1.42 and New York City FC are priced at 2.80 for the win.

FC Cincinnati vs New York City Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Cincinnati vs City team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The MLS squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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