Cincinnati vs New York RB Predictions

FC Cincinnati, managed by Pat Noonan, finished 2024 as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with 59 points from 34 matches (18W, 5D, 11L). Their postseason ended with a heartbreaking 6-5 penalty shootout loss to New York City FC on November 9, 2024, after a 0-0 draw in Game 3 of the first round, despite a 4-1 aggregate lead earlier in the series. At home in 2024, they were formidable, winning 9 of 17 matches (9W, 4D, 4L), scoring 26 goals and conceding 18. Their 2025 campaign began with a 4-1 CONCACAF Champions League win over Motagua on February 19, with Pavel Bucha (2 goals), Kévin Denkey, and Evander scoring. Injuries to Corey Baird (knee) and Matt Miazga (ACL) persist, but new signing Obinna Nwobodo from Ankara Keçiörengücü joins Luciano Acosta (11 goals, 19 assists in 2024) and Bucha (5 goals). Social media sentiment highlights their attacking momentum from the Motagua win as a confidence booster.

New York Red Bulls, under Sandro Schwarz, ended 2024 as the fourth seed in the East with 47 points from 34 matches (11W, 14D, 9L). Their postseason run concluded with a 2-1 loss to LA Galaxy in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on November 23, 2024, with Sean Nealis scoring their lone goal. Away form in 2024 was decent (5W, 7D, 5L), with 19 goals scored and 23 conceded. Preseason saw a 6-0 thrashing by San Diego FC on February 15, raising concerns. Injuries to Lewis Morgan (hip), Roald Mitchell (knee), and Emil Forsberg (calf) linger, but new signing Felipe Carballo from Grêmio joins Elias Manoel (8 goals) and Dante Vanzeir (4 goals). Their last competitive win was a 2-1 triumph over Columbus Crew on October 29, 2024, in the playoffs. Social media buzz reflects frustration with their preseason loss but notes their resilience in 2024.

New York Red Bulls lead the head-to-head record (7W, 6D, 5L in 18 meetings), winning both 2024 regular-season clashes (3-1 at home on April 6, 2-1 away on July 20), ending a five-game Cincinnati unbeaten streak against them. Cincinnati’s home strength (1.65 points per game in 2024) meets New York’s historical edge, but the Red Bulls’ postseason exit and preseason slump contrast with Cincinnati’s recent 4-1 boost. Cincinnati’s attack (1.68 goals per game in 2024) faces a Red Bulls defense that conceded 1.44 goals per game, setting up a tactical battle.

Our FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

Our todays prediction for FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer is:

TIP 1: Both Team to Score - Yes