MLS· Regular Season - 20· TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati
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FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 20 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
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| AH1 +1.5FC Cincinnati +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| AH2 +1.5New York City FC +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 74% | 1.35 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 72% | 1.39 | - |
| 1XFC Cincinnati or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2New York City FC or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 1FC Cincinnati to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2New York City FC to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 28% | 3.57 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| AH1 -1.5FC Cincinnati -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 26% | 3.84 | - |
| AH2 -1.5New York City FC -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 17% | 5.96 | - |
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC preview & analysis
Match preview
FC Cincinnati host New York City FC in the MLS (Regular Season - 20) at TQL Stadium on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with kick-off at 23:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, FC Cincinnati have won 1, New York City FC have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes FC Cincinnati narrow favourites: FC Cincinnati 38%, draw 32%, New York City FC 30%. We expect around 3.8 goals (2.1 - 1.7 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 72% for both teams to score.
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | +41 | 66 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | +20 | 52 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | +7 | 49 |
| 4 |  Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +9 | 48 |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +8 | 46 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | -15 | 38 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -15 | 36 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -8 | 36 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | +2 | 33 |
| 11 |  Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | -11 | 33 |
| 12 |  DC United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | -11 | 33 |
| 13 |  Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | -3 | 32 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | -12 | 30 |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -24 | 24 |
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC?
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FC Cincinnati are favourites. Our model gives FC Cincinnati a 38% chance of winning, New York City FC 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC?
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We rate both teams to score at 72%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC kick off?
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FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC kicks off at 23:30 UTC on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
