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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as New York City FC take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important clash at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati are in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The away side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The hosts thrashed local rivals New York Red Bulls by a 5-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a slight edge over FC Cincinnati and have won six out of the 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's five victories.
- FC Cincinnati have won each of their last five matches against New York City FC in all competitions - they had lost the first six games between the two teams.
- New York City FC secured only their second victory in their last 15 matches in all competitions in a run dating back to July this year.
- FC Cincinnati have won 10 matches away from home in the regular season of MLS this season.
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
New York City FC have come into their own over the past week and will need to make the most of their purple patch. Alonso Martinez scored a brace last week and will look to repeat the feat in this fixture.
FC Cincinnati can pack a punch on their day but suffered a setback against Los Angeles FC in their previous game. New York City FC are the better team and hold a slight upper hand going into this match.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 FC Cincinnati
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alonso Martinez to score - Yes
