FC Cincinnati vs New York City Prediction: Both sides are expected to score

FC Cincinnati vs New York City: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 August 2025

FC Cincinnati will lock horns with New York City at the TQL Stadium in the early hours of Sunday, 24 August 2025. The visitors are unbeaten in their last three games against Cincinnati. Can they continue this run? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

FC Cincinnati: form and statistics

Cincinnati returned to winning ways with a 3-2 win over Portland Timbers in their last game, with goals from Ahoueke Denkey, Pavel Bucha, and Evander setting the tone for the game. The Knifey Lions had lost three straight games in all competitions prior to the win. Their performance at home has been concerning, having lost their last three games at home. Interestingly, they have seen only two wins in their last eight home games. The Garys sit first in the Eastern Conference with 52 points in 27 games, scoring 42 goals and conceding 34.

FC Cincinnati: Team News and Injury Report

FC Cincinnati will be without Yuya Kubo, Obinna Nwobodo, Luca Orellano, Sergio Santos, and Paul Walters in this match due to injuries.

🔖 FC Cincinnati possible starting lineup (3-4-1-2)

Goalkeeper – Roman Celentano

Defenders – Nick Hagglund, Matthew Miazga, Miles Robinson

Midfielders – Gerardo Valenzuela, Pavel Bucha, Stiven Jimenez, Lukas Engel, Evander

Attackers – Ender Echenique, Kévin Denkey

⛔️Out: Yuya Kubo (ankle injury), Obinna Nwobodo (thigh injury), Luca Orellano (muscle injury), Sergio Santos (leg injury), Paul Walters (foot injury).

👤 Head coach: Pat Noonan

New York City: form and statistics

New York City bounced back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Nashville SC in their last game. Andres Perea equalised for the team in the 40th minute after Jacob Shaffelburg had put Nashville ahead in the 10th minute. Alonso Martinez scored the winner in the 77th minute to give the Pigeons the win. They now remain unbeaten in five of their last seven games in all competitions and three of their last four on the road. The Boys in Blue sit 8th on the Eastern Conference with 41 points in 25 games, scoring 36 goals and conceding 30.

New York City: Team News and Injury Report

New York City will be without Keaton Parks, Thiago Martins, Malachi Jones, and Nico Cavallo in this game due to injuries. However, Matt Freese will continue in between the sticks in a 4-3-3 formation. Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, and Andrés Perea will operate in the middle, while Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Alonso Martínez, and Hannes Wolf will operate in the attack.

🔖 New York City possible starting lineup (4-3-3) 

Goalkeeper – Matt Freese

Defenders – Tayvon Gray, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Justin Haak, Kevin OToole

Midfielders – Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Andrés Perea

Attackers — Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Alonso Martínez, Hannes Wolf

⛔️Out: Thiago Martins (knee injury), Nico Cavallo (leg injury), Malachi Jones (leg injury), Keaton Parks (leg injury).

👤 Head coach: Pascal Jansen

FC Cincinnati vs New York City: head-to-head statistics

FC Cincinnati and New York City have met 18 times since 2019. Cincinnati won six games, New York City won nine and three games ended in a draw. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for New York City.

FC Cincinnati vs New York City: Betting Tips & Odds

• The hosts have conceded in each of their last five games in all competitions. 1xBet offers 1.34 odds for the visitors to score;
• The visitors are unbeaten in their last three games against Cincinnati. A win or draw for the visitors is available at 1.858 odds on 1xBet;
• Three of the last four games between the two sides saw fewer than three goals. This option is available at 2.185 odds on 1xBet.

FC Cincinnati vs New York City match prediction, 24 August 2025

Cincinnati are in great form recently, as shown in their position on the table, but they have had it rough when playing against New York City. They are winless in their last three games against them, and history might repeat itself in this clash. Regardless, I expect goals from both sides of the net in a low-scoring encounter.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: New York City to win or draw at a coefficient of 1.80 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.17 in the Betway bookmaker.