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 – Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 USA MLS victory over Portland Timbers in their last outing. In that match, FC Cincinnati recorded 42% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 58% | 13 (4) | 2.5 | 68 |
![]() | 42% | 9 (6) | 0.81 | 33 |
New York City FC's Last Match – New York City FC vs Nashville SC
New York City FC will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 USA MLS victory over Nashville SC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, New York City FC saw 54% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 54% | 9 (5) | 1.36 | 49 |
![]() | 46% | 6 (3) | 1.29 | 25 |
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Stats
Key Stats
FC Cincinnati | New York City FC | |
---|---|---|
1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Cincinnati are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while New York City FC average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
FC Cincinnati 17-14
New York City FC 15-15
What are the odds for this match?
FC Cincinnati to win: @1.9
Draw: @4.1
New York City FC to win: @3.4