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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.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Home | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Away | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 11% | 79% | 11% |
| Home | 22% | 67% | 11% |
| Away | 0% | 90% | 10% |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Home | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Away | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 17% | 67% | 17% |
| Home | 20% | 70% | 10% |
| Away | 13% | 63% | 25% |
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| 0.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
We recommend a Double Chance: draw or New York City FC, as the latest form and head-to-head favor NYCFC to avoid defeat.
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.
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.
FC Cincinnati's home form shows they can score but also concede, making both teams to score a viable moderate risk option.
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.