New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: Expect goals from both sides

The Red Bulls were totally blown away by FC Cincinnati in the first leg playoff match between the two clubs, as they suffered a 3-0 defeat in that game. Now the Red Bulls have a high mountain to climb in this return leg as they try to win by atleast 3 goals. FC Cincinnati have one foot in the next round and all they need is to see off the remaining 90 minutes in this match to progress. Eitherway, this should be an exciting clash between these two clubs.

New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls look like they are heading for a quick exit from the Playoff tournament after they suffered a very humbling defeat in the hands of FC Cincinnati in the first leg. They defeated Charlotte FC 5-2 in their first playoff match but they failed to reproduce the same perfomance in the game against FC Cincinnati. The Red Bulls had better statistics than FC Cincinnati, as they had 45% possession, 5 shots on target and 7 corner kicks.

New York Red Bulls have won their last 2 home games by more than 2 goals, beating Toronto FC 3-0 and then Charlotte FC 5-2. They will be hope to get into their grove and score goals to overturn the defeat in the first leg.

Streaks

• More than 2.5 goals in 4/5 matches.
• First to score in 4/5 matches.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 7/8 matches.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati got the job done in their first leg against New York Red Bulls. Now in this game, they have to holdon to their lead and see the game out until the end. In the first leg, Alvaro Barreal opened scoring in the 23rd minute, and Luciano Acosta doubled the lead in the 35th minute. Finally Alvaro Barreal scored his brace in the 89th minute to seal the 3-0 win over The Red Bulls.

FC Cinncinnati are confident away from home as their records show they have not lost their last 5 away games in a row. They also won The Red Bulls in their last meeting in the Red Bulls Arena. So, there’s a lot of confidence in another masterclass from this team once again.

Streaks

• No losses in 3 matches.
• More than 2.5 goals in 5/6 matches.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 6/7 matches.

Head to Head

New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati have both won 6 games each of their 15 meetings. While 3 matches ended in a draw.

• New York Red Bulls are without a clean sheet in 7 matches.
• More than 2.5 goals scored in 4/5 matches.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 matches.
• More than 4.5 cards in 4/5 matches.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 7/8 matches.

Analysis and Predictions

There’s just no way back for The Red Bulls after the 3-0 defeat in the first leg. FC Cincinnati are unfazed by the prospects of The Red Bulls’ challange on their home ground as they beat them on the same ground last season. The Red Bulls will come into this game guns blazing and looking for goals but FC Cincinnati will respond in kind.

• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.60 Odds
• Away or Draw at 1.83 Odds