FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Knifey Lions eye securing a big win over Nick Cushing’s side.

With the chants of “Hearts on Sleeves, Hey FC Cincinnati” the final fixture of the MLS Cup’s best-of-three playoff clashes takes us to the TQL Stadium in Ohio where Cincinnati are scheduled to lock horns against New York City FC.

FC Cincinnati, occupy the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference standings, concluded their regular season on a strong note, winning 18 out of 34 games and amassing an impressive 58 goals. However, their defensive struggles have been evident, with 48 goals conceded, underscoring a pressing need for defensive stability. Cincinnati’s form has been solid overall, but recent setbacks against Orlando City, New York City FC, and Los Angeles FC have raised concerns.

In the first game of their best-of-three series, they managed a narrow win over a 10-man New York City FC, only to be soundly defeated 3-1 in the subsequent match. Now, Cincinnati will look to capitalize on their home advantage, hoping to reclaim their momentum and secure victory in the decisive third match.

Back home for Game 3 on Saturday. 🔸🔹

— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) November 4, 2024

New York City FC, who concluded the regular season 6th in the Eastern Conference with 14 wins and 50 points, narrowly missed surpassing Orlando City for 4th place. Their recent form has been impressive, securing key victories over Nashville SC, the New York Red Bulls, and, most recently, a resounding 3-1 win against Cincinnati. In that match, first-half goals from Alonso Martinez and Thiago Martins gave New York City a commanding 2-goal lead.

FC Cincinnati responded with a goal from Orellano, creating a tense atmosphere as they looked to equalize. However, Santiago Rodriguez’s coolly converted penalty in the 97th minute sealed the victory, pushing the series to a decisive final match.

KickOff:

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:30 AM IST

Venue: TQL Stadium, Ohio, USA

Form:

FC Cincinnati (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-L

New York City (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-W

Players to watch out for:

DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati):

DeAndre Yedlin, the seasoned 31-year-old American right-back hailing from Seattle, Washington, began his career with Crossfire Premier and Northwest Nationals before joining the Seattle Sounders in 2012. His European journey included stints with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, where he accumulated over 100 appearances.

In 2021 Yedlin moved to Turkey to play for Galatasaray before returning to the U.S. to join Inter Miami in 2022. Recently, he made the switch to FC Cincinnati and has already appeared 28 times for the club. Known for his trademark overlapping runs, Yedlin will be eager to make an impact and help Cincinnati claim a crucial victory over New York City FC in their upcoming showdown.

Maxmiliano Moralez (New York City):

Maximiliano Moralez, the Argentine playmaker from Granadero Baigorria, has built an illustrious career across multiple leagues. With stints at FC Moscow, Atalanta, Lyon, and Racing Club, he first joined New York City FC in 2017, where he became a key player with over 162 appearances. After leaving the club in 2022, he returned briefly to Racing before rejoining NYCFC in 2023, much to the delight of fans and teammates alike.

His wealth of experience, honed over a decade of top-flight football, will be instrumental as NYCFC look to secure a critical victory against Cincinnati at their home. Moralez also represented Argentina in a single senior appearance, marking his national debut with a 4-1 win over Venezuela in 2011, a moment that underscores his value as an experienced leader on the field.

Match Facts:

• New York won three games in their last five fixtures.
• Cincinnati won two of their last five matches.
• New York has a 50% win accuracy over Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati vs New York: Betting Tips and Odds:

• FC Cincinnati to win: 4/5 with bet365
• Luciano Acosta to score first – 9/2 with Paddy Power
• Cincinnati 3-1 New York: 12/1 with William Hill

Injuries and Team News:

For Cincinnati, Matt Miazga and Nick Hagglund will be absent.

For New York, Malachi Jones is set to miss the upcoming fixture.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 16

Cincinnati won: 06

New York won: 08

Draws: 02

Predicted Lineup:

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):

Celentano (GK); Awaziem, Robinson, Hadebe; Yedlin, Bucha, Nwobodo, Asad; Acosta; Orellano, Kubo

New York City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Freese (GK); Ilenic, Martins, Haak, O’Toole; Parks, Sands; Wolf, Moralez, Rodriguez; Martinez

Match Prediction:

New York thrashed Cincinnati in the previous game by a scoreline of 3-1. The latter will be back home and will be determined to avenge their previous defeat. We expect the Ohio outfit will be on the winning side.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 3-1 New York

Telecast Details:

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