MLS
FC Cincinnati vs New York City
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. FC Cincinnati vs New York City carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at TQL Stadium, 00:30 (UK time).
Read the FC Cincinnati vs New York City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on FC Cincinnati vs New York City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the FC Cincinnati vs New York City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
FC Cincinnati Win
Last updated on 17-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes FC Cincinnati the side to beat, with roughly 45% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati reach this fixture 19 match into their MLS. Here is where Orange and Blue stand:
In this competition
7 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost
1.42 points per game
46 scored, at 2.42 a game
45 conceded, at 2.37 a game
Orange and Blue, season-wide
7 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ahoueke Denkey, 11 goals
Most assists: Evander, 10 assists
Recent results — FC Cincinnati
15/08/2026 19:30
01/08/2026 21:46
25/07/2026 19:15
22/07/2026 19:30
23/05/2026 19:30
New York City: how they are travelling
New York City come in 19 matches into their MLS.
Here is what NYCFC have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost
1.37 points per game
33 scored, at 1.74 a game
27 conceded, at 1.42 a game
NYCFC, season-wide
7 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Nicolás Fernández, 13 goals
Most assists: Maxi Moralez, 6 assists
Recent results — NYCFC
16/08/2026 18:00
31/07/2026 19:30
25/07/2026 19:30
22/07/2026 19:30
23/05/2026 20:30
The head-to-head favours New York City
New York City have generally come out ahead of Orange and Blue in their recent meetings.
From 20 match(es):
New York City: 10 win(s)
FC Cincinnati: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the FC Cincinnati vs New York City prediction.
Form comparison FC Cincinnati vs New York City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
FC Cincinnati
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
D
L
D
D
W
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 67% | 10% |
| Goals | 4.79 | 5.22 | 4.4 |
| Scored | 2.42 | 3.11 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 2.37 | 2.11 | 2.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 67% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 22% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.72 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.7 | 1.93 |
Away Team
New York City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.37 |
| Home |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.36 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 36% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 3.91 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 2.27 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.64 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 73% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 18% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 9% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.55 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.36 | 1.5 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: FC Cincinnati to Win the First Half
Our top pick for FC Cincinnati vs New York City is FC Cincinnati to take the lead by halftime.
Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with FC Cincinnati’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
FC Cincinnati vs New York City is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.39 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
Fixture information - FC Cincinnati vs New York City
Match: FC Cincinnati vs New York City
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: TQL Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for FC Cincinnati vs The Boys in Blue that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.68
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
65%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
82%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
53%
League: 61%
Cards
4.94
League: 4.37
Corners
7.5
League: 10.03
Home Team
FC Cincinnati
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
D
L
D
D
W
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 67% | 10% |
| Goals | 4.79 | 5.22 | 4.4 |
| Scored | 2.42 | 3.11 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 2.37 | 2.11 | 2.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 67% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 22% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.72 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.7 | 1.93 |
Away Team
New York City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.37 |
| Home |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.36 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 36% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 3.91 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 2.27 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.64 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 73% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 18% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 9% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.55 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.36 | 1.5 |
Corners
10.05 / Match
+23% Corners / Match
FC Cincinnati received +23% more corners than New York City in the MLS
8.16 / Match
Orlando City
(5)
SJ Earthquakes
(9)
Columbus Crew
(5)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
Orlando City
(6)
San Diego
(2)
Inter Miami
(1)(8)
Philadelphia Union
(3)
Toronto
(1)
Chicago Fire
(0)
Columbus Crew
(3)
Nashville SC
(3)
New York RB
(2)
Charlotte
Cards
2.74 / Match
+57% Cards / Match
FC Cincinnati received +57% more cards than New York City in the MLS
1.74 / Match
Orlando City
(2)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
Columbus Crew
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
Orlando City
(2)
San Diego
(3)
Inter Miami
(2)(3)
Philadelphia Union
(2)
Toronto
(1)
Chicago Fire
(2)
Columbus Crew
(1)
Nashville SC
(3)
New York RB
(5)
Charlotte
Goals Scored
2.42 / Match
+39%
FC Cincinnati is +39% better in terms of goals scored
1.74 / Match
Orlando City
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(4)
Columbus Crew
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(4)
Orlando City
(6)
San Diego
(3)
Inter Miami
(3)(2)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
Toronto
(3)
Chicago Fire
(2)
Columbus Crew
(1)
Nashville SC
(1)
New York RB
(1)
Charlotte
Goals Conceded
2.37 / Match
+40%
FC Cincinnati condeded +40% more goals than New York City
1.42 / Match
Orlando City
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
Columbus Crew
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(3)
Orlando City
(2)
San Diego
(3)
Inter Miami
(5)(3)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
Toronto
(1)
Chicago Fire
(1)
Columbus Crew
(2)
Nashville SC
(1)
New York RB
(0)
Charlotte
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 2.26 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 38 | 2 |
| 3 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 2.06 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 1.84 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 7 |
Chicago Fire
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
St. Louis City
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Real Salt Lake
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 13 |
FC Cincinnati
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 14 |
New York City
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Colorado Rapids
|
19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
New York RB
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Portland Timbers
|
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 22 |
LA Galaxy
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 25 |
Columbus Crew
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 19 | 1 |
| 27 |
Austin
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 15 | 0.79 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 48 | -30 | 14 | 0.74 |
Odds
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