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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as New York City FC take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important clash at the TQL Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC finished in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The away side eased past FC Cincinnati by a 3-1 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, finished in third place in the Eastern Conference league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts slumped to a defeat in the second leg and have a point to prove going into this game.
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FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a good record against FC Cincinnati and have won eight out of the 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's six victories.
- FC Cincinnati have won each of their last five matches at home against New York City FC in all competitions, with their previous such game taking place in the first leg of the playoffs and ending in a 1-0 victory.
- FC Cincinnati's 3-1 defeat against New York City FC last week represented the fifth time they have conceded multiple goals in their last seven games in a run dating back to the end of the regular season of MLS.
- New York City FC have won only one of their last 14 away games in all competitions.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Prediction
FC Cincinnati have an impressive home record this season but have been defensively poor over the past month. The hosts were outplayed in the second leg and cannot afford a poor performance this week.
New York City FC gave an excellent account of themselves last week but have a poor record at the TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati have been the better team this season and should win this game.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2-0 New York City FC
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to keep a clean sheet - Yes
