New York City vs Сincinnati Prediction 4 May 2025
🔊The clash between New York City and Cincinnati promises to be an intriguing battle, with the hosts aiming to solidify their mid-table position while the visitors look to reinforce their leadership. New York City have shown inconsistent form, alternating between wins and losses, whereas Cincinnati are riding a wave of success with five consecutive victories. The game is expected to be rich in corner kicks, given the teams' trends. Both sides favor a balanced style of play with a focus on attacking.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 November 2024 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that game (Cincinnati were the home side):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between New York City and Cincinnati:
- 17 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 6, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 36 for New York City, 26 for Cincinnati;
- average goals in the first half - 1.65, in the second half - 2;
- average total goals per match - 3.65.
Head-to-head statistics New York City - Сincinnati
New York City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the MLS tournament, with Toronto hosting New York City. The match ended with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here's the match statistics (New York City vs Toronto):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
New York City FC are currently sitting in 9th place in the league standings. The team has been inconsistent, with four wins and four losses in their last ten matches. Offensively, they average 1.2 goals per game, but their defense is just as vulnerable, conceding the same number of goals. At home, the club traditionally performs strongly and rarely loses to opponents. Their most recent encounter with Cincinnati ended in a goalless draw.
Match Results: New York City
Cincinnati Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the MLS tournament, with Cincinnati as the home team and Sporting Kansas City as the visitors. The match ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Cincinnati vs Sporting Kansas City):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Cincinnati currently lead the league, riding high on an impressive winning streak. They have won seven of their last ten matches, underscoring their confidence and strength on the field. Their average goal tally stands at 1.5 per game, backed by a solid defense conceding just 1.2 goals. Even as the visiting side, they have every chance to extend their successful run against New York.
Match Results: Cincinnati
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New York City
📝 The team is experiencing a rough patch, struggling to consistently secure points. There are significant defensive issues that remain unresolved. They managed to defeat Toronto in their last match, but the overall performance raised questions. The opponent didn't register a single shot on target, but it's hard to say New York were significantly better.
⚽️ Alonso Martinez was the scorer of the only goal against Toronto. The forward has already netted 6 goals this season.
💊 Only Mitja Ilenič is injured. Replacing the defender is feasible, so it's not a major setback.
Cincinnati
📝 It's too early to draw conclusions as the club hasn't faced truly strong opponents yet. However, they manage to edge out victories against those they do face, thanks to their class. Their attacking prowess is sufficient to capitalize on a limited number of chances. The recent match against Sporting Kansas City fully confirmed this: their xG was below one, yet they scored twice. Let's keep watching.
⚽️ Kevin Denkey and Evander have each netted 6 goals. It's time to diversify the game tactics. There's still a long season ahead.
💊 There are no new injuries. Only long-term absentees remain in the treatment room.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 6, draws - 2.
Statistics: New York City vs Cincinnati
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of wins: 4 vs 7;
- win percentage: 40% vs 70%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- number of draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 6;
- number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- number of draws: 2 vs 2.
- Cincinnati won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games against New York City.
- Cincinnati won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.12, the guests - 1.53;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: New York City vs Cincinnati
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2.7;
- average total goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.3 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 1;
- New York City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Cincinnati: average total away in the tournament - 1.4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.5) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- New York City have conceded in 11 of last 12 games against Cincinnati.
- New York City have conceded in 9 of last 10 games against Cincinnati (MLS).
- New York City have conceded in 10 of last 11 home games (MLS).
- Cincinnati have scored in 13 of last 14 games.
- Cincinnati have scored in 11 of last 12 away games.
- Cincinnati have scored in 9 of last 10 games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.82 (5 - for home team and 3.82 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 8.71 (6.14 - for home team and 2.57 - for away team).
New York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.8; at home field - 7.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 7.25.
Cincinnati: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 3.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.6.
- Cincinnati have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games against New York City (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.18 (2.59 for home team and 2.59 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.86 (3.43 for home team and 2.43 for away team).
New York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.3; at home - 1.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.25.
Cincinnati: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.8, away - 1.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: New York City vs Cincinnati
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for New York City at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cincinnati away - 3 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for New York City at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Cincinnati away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Both teams have their strengths: New York City perform consistently at home without major setbacks, while Cincinnati show impressive scoring on the road. Considering the recent form of both teams and the fact that their head-to-head encounters have been low-scoring, a prediction of under 3 goals total in this match aligns with the current trends for these teams.No comments
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