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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of playoff matches this weekend as New York City FC lock horns with FC Cincinnati in a crucial encounter at the Citi Field on Saturday. Both teams have stepped up to the plate this season and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati finished in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been excellent over the past year. The away side edged New York City FC to a 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
New York City FC, on the other hand, finished in sixth place in the Eastern Conference league table and have been inconsistent this season. The hosts slumped to a narrow defeat in the first leg and will need to bounce back this weekend.
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New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a slight edge over FC Cincinnati and have won seven out of the 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's six victories.
- New York City FC have won five of their seven matches at home against FC Cincinnati but have been winless in two of their last three such games.
- New York City FC have lost only four of their last 25 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to August 2023 and have won each of their last two such games.
- FC Cincinnati managed to win 11 games away from home in the regular season of MLS in 2024 - the joint-highest such tally in a single season in the history of the competition.
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
FC Cincinnati have been a robust unit in MLS this season and will need to be at their best to make it through the playoffs. Yamil Asad scored the winning goal in the first leg and will look to make an impact yet again this weekend.
New York City FC have stuttered on multiple occasions this season and have a point to prove on Saturday. The hosts have an excellent record at the Citi Field and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 FC Cincinnati
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Luciano Acosta to score or assist - Yes
