New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as New York Red Bulls take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Preview
New York Red Bulls are in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Red Bulls were held to a 2-2 draw by CF Montreal in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been excellent over the past year. The away side slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire this week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have a good record against FC Cincinnati and have won seven out of the 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's five victories.
- FC Cincinnati have lost only three of their first 13 matches in all competitions against New York Red Bulls but lost the reverse fixture by a 2-1 scoreline this season.
- New York Red Bulls have played out draws in their last four matches in MLS - the longest run of league draws in the club's history.
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
FC Cincinnati were stunned by Chicago Fire this week and will need to mount an immediate response this weekend. The away side has been one of the best teams in MLS this season and has a point to prove going into this game.
New York Red Bulls can pack a punch on their day and have been a robust unit in the league this season. Both teams are on an even footing and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-1 FC Cincinnati
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Yuya Kubo to score - Yes