Our FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Prediction: 2-1
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Cincinnati's Last Match – FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC
FC Cincinnati must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 USA MLS defeat against Charlotte FC on August 10. In that match, FC Cincinnati recorded 50% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Cincinnati | 50% | 11 (7) | 1.45 | 58 |
Charlotte FC | 50% | 5 (3) | 0.47 | 48 |
New York City FC's Last Match – Toluca vs New York City FC
After suffering a 1-2 Leagues Cup loss to Toluca, New York City FC must win to get back on track. In that match, New York City FC saw 56% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Toluca | 44% | 10 (5) | 2.16 | 37 |
New York City FC | 56% | 8 (2) | 0.49 | 51 |
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Stats
Key Stats
| FC Cincinnati | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Cincinnati are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while New York City FC average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
FC Cincinnati 16-13
New York City FC 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
FC Cincinnati to win: @1.727
Draw: @4.2
New York City FC to win: @4