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Major League Soccer — USA

FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati
2–1 Full time Wed, 19 Aug 2026
New York City FC logo New York City FC
  1. 11' Goal: K. Mboma (FC Cincinnati)
  2. 21' Goal: Luighi (New York City FC)
  3. 33' Yellow card: M. Miazga (FC Cincinnati)
  4. 36' Yellow card: K. Parks (New York City FC)
  5. HT 1–1
  6. 50' Yellow card: O. Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati)
  7. 55' Yellow card: Luighi (New York City FC)
  8. 74' Yellow card: N. Mercau (New York City FC)
  9. 82' Yellow card: S. Gidi (FC Cincinnati)
  10. 90+1' Goal: Evander (FC Cincinnati)
  11. FT 2–1

Prediction: FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Betting Tips

Match preview and betting tips

On August 19, 2026, at the TQL Stadium, FC Cincinnati hosts New York City FC in Major League Soccer. With NYCFC slightly favored based on recent form, poise your bets on a possible draw or NYCFC victory, focusing on goals markets for potential value. This prediction guide highlights key insights to help you make informed betting decisions during this closely matched fixture.

TipStrike Pick Double Chance Draw or New York City FC (Draw / NYCFC) Odd 1.50

FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match. The match has already kicked off, so tips can no longer be added to a ticket.

Double Chance
Draw or New York City FC (Draw / NYCFC)
Tipstrike odd: 1.50
Over/Under Goals
Over 1.5 Goals
Tipstrike odd: 1.85
Goalscorer
Evander to score anytime
Tipstrike odd: 3.00
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Major League Soccer detailed statistics

Standings

# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
FC Cincinnati stats
MP W D L
Overall 33 12 10 11
Home 16 9 3 4
Away 17 3 7 7
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
New York City FC stats
MP W D L
Overall 33 9 12 12
Home 17 5 6 6
Away 16 4 6 6
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
Under/over: goals scored (matches)
Over Under
FC Cincinnati New York City FC FC Cincinnati New York City FC
0.5 goals 28 27 5 6
1.5 goals 21 13 12 20
2.5 goals 11 5 22 28
3.5 goals 5 2 28 31
4.5 goals 1 1 32 32
Under/over: goals conceded (matches)
Over Under
FC Cincinnati New York City FC FC Cincinnati New York City FC
0.5 goals 29 28 4 5
1.5 goals 21 13 12 20
2.5 goals 13 3 20 30
3.5 goals 6 1 27 32
4.5 goals 3 0 30 33

PPG

Per match

FC Cincinnati 0
New York City FC 0
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Cards

Per match

FC Cincinnati 0
New York City FC 0
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Goals scored

Per match

FC Cincinnati 0
New York City FC 0
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Goals conceded

Per match

FC Cincinnati 0
New York City FC 0
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Best scoring interval

FC Cincinnati 0
New York City FC 0
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Most conceded interval

FC Cincinnati 0
New York City FC 0
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FC Cincinnati cards
Yellow cards
0 min 0 · 0
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Red cards
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New York City FC cards
Yellow cards
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0 min 0 · 0
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0 min No data
Red cards
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Formations
FC Cincinnati
Formation Matches played
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
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New York City FC
Formation Matches played
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
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Match Setup

FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC sees two sides with contrasting recent performances. NYCFC's dominant recent results and historical edge make them favorites, but Cincinnati's resilience at home keeps this fixture unpredictable.

Team News

FC Cincinnati's squad remains robust with key players like Evander and K. Denkey leading the attack. NYCFC relies heavily on their midfield maestro M. Moralez and Talles Magno for chances, though injury concerns could alter their attacking potency.

Tactical Betting Angle

Both teams favor attacking formations, with Cincinnati often deploying a 3-4-1-2 and NYCFC favoring a 4-2-3-1. Expect an open game with chances created from wide positions and set-pieces, enhancing opportunities for goals above the market average.

Game State Scenarios

Given the recent form and head-to-head history, New York City FC holds a slight advantage, especially considering their past dominance in matches against FC Cincinnati. The predicted scorelines and win probabilities suggest a closely contested game, but expect NYCFC to maintain their favorable streak.

FAQs for FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC

What is the best safe bet for this match?
We recommend a Double Chance: draw or New York City FC, as the latest form and head-to-head favor NYCFC to avoid defeat.
Are goals markets a good value for this game?
A bet on over 1.5 goals is justified by recent high-scoring encounters, with both teams scoring in 81% of Cincinnati's last home games and NYCFC's away fixtures.
What about the goal markets?
Given the recent head-to-head 4-4 draw and high goal averages, betting on over 2.5 goals offers a risk-averse yet plausible option.
Should I consider BTTS?
FC Cincinnati's home form shows they can score but also concede, making both teams to score a viable moderate risk option.
What is the tactical angle of the game?
This match is likely to see a relatively high tempo with pressing from both sides, which can lead to open play and more scoring opportunities.