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

Prediction published on 03/10/2023, 17:37  by Joseph King | Modified on 04/10/2023 at 05:14 in Major League Soccer Predictions

An Eastern Conference matchup in the MLS sees first-place FC Cincinnati hosting 12th-place New York Red Bulls with only three games remaining in the regular season. The hosts come into this match fresh off of being crowned 2023 Supporters’ Shield champions by securing the best record in the MLS. It represents a superb turnaround for a club that finished last-place in the East just two years ago. They’ll now look to close out the regular season strongly as they set their eyes on the MLS Cup playoffs beginning at the end of October. The hosts are coming off a 3-2 away win over Toronto in their last outing, securing the eventual winner in the 72nd minute. It was the second straight win for the Orange and Blue who are now on an unbeaten streak of four games. Cincinnati have been superb at the TQL Stadium all year, racking up an impressive record of 13 wins, one draw and only one loss.

New York Red Bulls have it all to do if they are to secure a spot in the playoffs and keep their streak of 13 straight years in the postseason alive. Things aren’t looking good for New York as they come into this fixture with only a single win over their last seven in the MLS. Their most recent appearance resulted in a 1-0 away loss to Chicago, thus having the Fire leapfrog them in the standings. As things currently stand, NYRB will likely need to go a perfect three wins from three in the remaining matches. Their 34 points total currently sees them trailing ninth-place by three points. However, they will have to compete with three other teams that are tied on 37 points, all vying for the final play-in spot. Troy Lesesne’s side has struggled immensely to get results on the road, winning only two of 15 away trips.