Our New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: 1-2
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 22, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – Vancouver Whitecaps vs New York City FC
New York City FC will look to get back on track following a 0-2 USA MLS loss against Vancouver Whitecaps on April 11. In that match, New York City FC controlled 58% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vancouver Whitecaps | 42% | 13 (10) | 3.44 | 54 |
 New York City FC | 58% | 3 (3) | 0.6 | 33 |
FC Cincinnati's Last Match – Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 USA MLS draw against Toronto FC on April 11. In that match, FC Cincinnati saw 51% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toronto FC | 49% | 6 (5) | 0.43 | 64 |
 FC Cincinnati | 51% | 3 (3) | 0.65 | 37 |
New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 2.28 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while FC Cincinnati average 2.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.