Cincinnati will look to return to winning ways in MLS when they welcome New York City on Thursday morning, with the hosts looking to return to bounce back after a 1-1 draw with Orlando City. The Blue Pigeons remain firmly in the playoff picture and have been excellent at home, winning six of their last seven matches there. Cincinnati have also scored a remarkable 3.29 goals per home game across that stretch. Midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela returns from suspension and should provide another attacking option.
New York City, meanwhile, arrive in Ohio in poor form, having lost three consecutive games in all competitions. They are just one point behind Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference, but their away record is a concern, with only a 20% win rate in their last 10 overall. Both teams scored in 80% of NYC's recent matches, suggesting another open encounter could be on the cards. The visitors also have the H2H advantage, winning 10 of the previous 20 meetings.
With Cincinnati winning 86% of their last seven home games, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Cincinnati Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Cincinnati home matches average 4.86 goals).
This MLS match will be played on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30.
What is our Cincinnati vs New York City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cincinnati 2 - 1 New York City
Cincinnati vs New York City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -211 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Evander Ferreira @ -125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Evander Ferreira @ 350 Odds
- To be Booked: Tayvon Gray @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: FC Cincinnati -0.5 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: New York City +2 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FC Cincinnati to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: FC Cincinnati to Win/FC Cincinnati to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Cincinnati - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferCincinnati Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwlwwwld | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwwwwl | 2.57 |
| Away | dld | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 86% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.50 | 4.86 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.80 | 3.29 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.57 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 86% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.40 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.72 | 1.68 | 1.80 |
New York City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwwdwlll | 1.10 |
| Home | wdwll | 1.40 |
| Away | dllwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.11 | 1.20 | 1.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.42 | 1.63 |
Cincinnati vs New York City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cincinnati (30%)
20 Matches
New York City (50%)
Cincinnati vs New York City Past Results
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