FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 25/08/2023, 12:18  by Joseph King | Modified on 25/08/2023 at 12:18 in Major League Soccer Predictions

An Eastern Conference clash in the MLS sees first-place Cincinnati looking to get back on track when they host 13th-place NYCFC. The home side still holds the best record in the league despite a recent skid in form. The Blue and Orange have now lost their last three consecutive games across all competitions. Cincinnati were bounced out of the Leagues Cup on penalties in the round of 32. They would follow that up with a hugely disappointing 3-0 loss in the Hell is Real derby against rivals Columbus. Cincinnati’s most recent outing resulted in a yet another penalty shootout defeat after drawing 3-3 with Inter Miami, which included conceding a 97th minute equalizer. Fans will be demanding a positive response at the TQL Stadium on Saturday night where Cincinnati have been utterly unstoppable in the league. The hosts are unbeaten in their 12 home outings, winning 11 and accumulating a goal differential of +16.

New York City are suffering through an abysmal season which has seen the team seemingly implode. Despite being crowned champions in 2021, NYCFC have experienced a rapid fall and now find themselves six points behind ninth-place Chicago. The Pigeons put forward a meek showing in the Leagues Cup, bowing out in the round of 32 after a 1-0 defeat to their city rivals the New York Red Bulls. They marked their return to MLS play with a 2-0 home loss to Minnesota, marking their fourth defeat from their last five matches. Goals have been desperately hard to come by for New York City and their 25 goals total is tied for the fifth lowest in the entirety of Major League Soccer. The visitors have managed only a single win over their last 16 league fixtures. They’re averaging less than a point won per away trip with an average of 0.74 points per road league game.