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FC Cincinnati
MLS Playoffs | MLS Cup Round One
Nov 9, 2024 at 9pm UK
Dr. DY Patil Stadium
New York City

Cincinnati
vs.
NY City

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: NY City 3-1 Cincinnati
Saturday, November 2 at 9pm in MLS Playoffs
Last Game: NY City 3-1 Cincinnati
Saturday, November 2 at 9pm in MLS Playoffs

We say: FC Cincinnati 1-2 New York City FC (New York City FC wins series 2-1)

These two teams love to have the ball and attack often, and we trust the experience and creativity of the NYCFC midfield players will give them a slight edge. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a FC Cincinnati win with a probability of 49.98%. A win for New York City FC has a probability of 26.96% and a draw has a probability of 23%.

The most likely scoreline for a FC Cincinnati win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.56%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-0 (8.32%) and 2-0 (7.51%). The likeliest New York City FC win is 1-2 (6.72%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (10.57%).

Result
FC CincinnatiDrawNew York City FC
49.98% (-0.175 -0.18) 23.05% (-0.0060000000000002 -0.01) 26.96% (0.178 0.18)
Both teams to score 60.14% (0.17899999999999 0.18)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
59.41% (0.166 0.17)40.58% (-0.169 -0.17)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
37.03% (0.16800000000001 0.17)62.96% (-0.171 -0.17)
FC Cincinnati Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
83.58% (-0.0040000000000049 -0)16.42% (0.00099999999999767 0)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
53.92% (-0.0049999999999955 -0)46.08% (0.00099999999999767 0)
New York City FC Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
71.95% (0.21499999999999 0.21)28.04% (-0.218 -0.22)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
36.3% (0.273 0.27)63.69% (-0.277 -0.28)
Score Analysis
    FC Cincinnati 49.98%
    New York City FC 26.96%
    Draw 23.04%
FC CincinnatiDrawNew York City FC
2-1 @ 9.56% (-0.015000000000001 -0.02)
1-0 @ 8.32% (-0.065 -0.06)
2-0 @ 7.51% (-0.059 -0.06)
3-1 @ 5.76% (-0.0099999999999998 -0.01)
3-0 @ 4.53% (-0.035 -0.04)
3-2 @ 3.66% (0.016 0.02)
4-1 @ 2.6% (-0.004 -0)
4-0 @ 2.05% (-0.016 -0.02)
4-2 @ 1.65% (0.0070000000000001 0.01)
5-1 @ 0.94% (-0.001 -0)
Other @ 3.42%
Total : 49.98%
1-1 @ 10.57% (-0.02 -0.02)
2-2 @ 6.08% (0.027 0.03)
0-0 @ 4.6% (-0.035 -0.04)
3-3 @ 1.55% (0.016 0.02)
Other @ 0.24%
Total : 23.04%
1-2 @ 6.72% (0.031000000000001 0.03)
0-1 @ 5.85% (-0.0090000000000003 -0.01)
0-2 @ 3.72% (0.017 0.02)
1-3 @ 2.85% (0.03 0.03)
2-3 @ 2.58% (0.027 0.03)
0-3 @ 1.58% (0.017 0.02)
1-4 @ 0.91% (0.015 0.02)
Other @ 2.76%
Total : 26.96%

Who will win Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Cincinnati and NY City?

FC Cincinnati
Draw
New York City FC
FC Cincinnati
0.0%
Draw
0.0%
New York City FC
0.0%
0
Head to Head
Nov 2, 2024 9pm
MLS Cup Round One
NY City
3-1
Cincinnati
Martinez (22'), Martins (40'), Rodriguez (90+7' pen.)
Rodriguez (53'), Sands (72')
Orellano (65')
Bucha (43'), Yedlin (56'), Kubo (68')
Oct 28, 2024 10.45pm
MLS Cup Round One
Cincinnati
1-0
NY City

Sands (41'), Moralez (82')
Gray (90+9')
Oct 3, 2024 12.30am
NY City
3-2
Cincinnati
Ilencic (16'), Martinez (65'), Rodriguez (75' pen.)
Sands (41'), Martins (66'), Perea (84'), Gray (90+1'), Wolf (90+14')
Acosta (69' pen.), Baird (90+6')
Kelsy (34')
Aug 6, 2024 1am
Group Stage
Cincinnati
4-2
NY City
Bucha (79'), Rodrigo Asad (82'), Kubo (86'), Santos (89')
Nwobodo (78')
Rodriguez (25'), Mijatovic (61')
Fernandez (33'), Wolf (90+3')
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