Our prediction for this MLS match:
New York City will be aiming to put an end to their five-game winless run in the MLS when they take on Cincinnati on Thursday morning. The Blue Pigeons experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to New York City, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat Cincinnati in front of home fans. Alfredo Morales remains in the recovery room, while both Alfaro and Segal are pushing for recalls to the starting XI.
Cincinnati, on the other hand, are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win, but beating New York City at Yankee Stadium is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. Brazil forward Brenner and Dutch goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer should be the only absentees in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Alfredo Morales):
Alfredo Morales is an American football player who was born in Berlin on 12 May, 1990. The USA midfielder moved to Germany as a boy and he played for the likes of BSC Reinickendorf 21, Borussia Pankow, FC Concordia Wilhelmsruh and Hertha BSC during his youth career.
Morales played 81 games for Hertha II at senior level, scoring 11 league goals for the capital club. He made 20 appearances for the first team as well, but in 2013 he joined Ingolstadt on a two-year deal. Alfredo Morales was eligible to play for both Germany and USA, but he decided to represent the Yanks on the international level.
The 183-cm-tall midfielder made his USA debut on 29 January, 2013 against Canada. He came as a substitute 15 minutes before the final whistle. It has to be noted that Morales represented United States of America at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as both centre back and a defensive midfielder.