Two of the most consistent Eastern Conference performers are going up against each other in the Leagues Cup on the 6th of August. Cincinnati have the home-field card to play at TQL Stadium, but the visitors are performing above all expectations. How will this match end? The answer is in the following Cincinnati vs New York City betting tips.
Contents
- 1 Cincinnati vs New York City prediction: An all-American head-to-head in the Leagues Cup upon us
- 2 Last five H2Hs: Cincinnati dominates rivalry
- 3 Cincinnati team news and form: 2023 Supporters’ Shield Winners in search of 5th consecutive win
- 4 New York City team news and form: Deserved win for NYC
- 5 Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
Cincinnati vs New York City prediction: An all-American head-to-head in the Leagues Cup upon us
Key Stats
- Luciano Acosta scooped the Player of the Season in MLS during the 2023 campaign, which is surely a plus in favor of our Cincinnati vs New York City prediction.
- Coach Nick Cushing has a negative 0-2-4 record against FC Cincinnati.
- Cincinnati won 15 domestic league games thus far.
Correct score prediction: Cincinnati 1-0 New York City
Two of the last four head-to-heads resulted in 1-0 FC Cincinnati wins. We trust coach Pat Noonan will keep his tremendous 4-2-0 record against this opponent on the 6th of August, as New York City came close to losing their opening Leagues Cup match versus Queretaro via a 1-0 score.
Pre-game odds and win probability: FC Cincinnati can’t lose, bookies say
- HOME: +120 – 44.3%
- DRAW: +220 – 30.7%
- AWAY: +295 – 25.0%
*These Cincinnati vs New York City odds are subject to change
With odds priced at +144, it seems that Argentine maestro Luciano Acosta has about a 40.98% chance of sliding it past New York City’s goalkeeper. Cincinnati are finding themselves in an expected-winner position, as the odds at +120 indicate coach Noonan’s troops stand a whopping 44.3% win probability ahead of the kick-off.
Last five H2Hs: Cincinnati dominates rivalry
The charts below have some very interesting Cincinnati vs New York City head-to-head statistics for you.
USA MLS 23/03/24
FC Cincinnati
New York City FC
USA MLS 27/08/23
FC Cincinnati
New York City FC
USA MLS 01/06/23
New York City FC
FC Cincinnati
USA US Open Cup 11/05/23
FC Cincinnati
New York City FC
USA MLS 08/09/22
New York City FC
FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati team news and form: 2023 Supporters’ Shield Winners in search of 5th consecutive win
As you saw previously in our Cincinnati vs New York City predictions, FC Cincinnati managed to record four consecutive victories against New York City. Moreover, the team was also at the top of the Eastern Conference throughout the regular part of the 2023 MLS chase.
Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Keller, Murphy, Yedlin, Kubo, Nwobodo, Bucha, Halsey, Valenzuela, Acosta & Santos
USA MLS 31/08/24
W
CF Montreal
1
FC Cincinnati
4
USA MLS 24/08/24
L
Inter Miami CF
2
FC Cincinnati
0
Leagues Cup 13/08/24
L
Philadelphia Union
4
FC Cincinnati
2
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
W
Santos Laguna
1 (5)
FC Cincinnati
1 (6)
Leagues Cup 06/08/24
W
New York City FC
2
FC Cincinnati
4
New York City team news and form: Deserved win for NYC
It would’ve been strange for New York City to have lost the match against Queretaro last week. They had a massive 66.0% possession in that game and should’ve gotten an easy win over the Liga MX side.
Predicted lineup: Barraza (GK), Ilenic, Martins, Risa, McFarlane, Haak, Sands, Fernandez, Moralez, Manoel & Bakrar
USA MLS 31/08/24
L
Columbus Crew
4
New York City FC
2
USA MLS 24/08/24
D
Chicago Fire
2
New York City FC
2
Leagues Cup 17/08/24
L
Columbus Crew
1 (4)
New York City FC
1 (3)
Leagues Cup 14/08/24
W
Tigres UANL
1
New York City FC
2
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
W
New England Revolution
1 (6)
New York City FC
1 (7)
Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
Acosta was the top goalscorer for his team during the 2023 campaign. Moreover, he also won the Player of the Season Award in MLS for his outstanding contribution during last season. We trust his presence on the pitch will help make our Cincinnati vs New York City predictions correct.
Second player to watch: Agustin Ojeda
Left-wing Ojeda scored three goals for New York City in 2024. He has the quality to earn his place among the starters for his manager. It’s up to him to prove he can perform consistently for his manager.
