FC Cincinnati
- The New York Red Bulls are slightly ahead of FC Cincinnati in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings after eight games played with 11 points and -7 goal difference to the hosts’ eight and -6.
- FC Cincinnati are the favorites at 2.06, the Red Bulls are 3.41 and the draw is priced at 3.97, which looks like a lot on the home team.
- But Pat Noonan’s side are worthy favorites here because of home advantage and their track record of beating RBNY at home.
New York Red Bulls
- The Red Bulls are on a similar points total as Cincinnati after eight MLS matches, but have conceded 13 goals and scored nine in their last five MLS fixtures - proof that they are still a very erratic team.
- Michael Bradley’s side have won 4-2 against Cincinnati, lost 1-6 to Charlotte and were beaten 4-1 at CF Montréal a couple of weeks ago.
Head-to-Head
- Both teams have scored with three or more goals scored in several recent MLS matches involving Cincinnati.
- Cincinnati have won recent MLS meetings against the Red Bulls.
- They won 1-0 in February 2025, but RBNY won 4-2 on April 4, 2026.
New York Red Bulls
- Bradley has brought high-intensity pressing to New York, but has blended that with more of a possession-based approach.
- The Red Bulls are a 4-3-3 team with lots of young attacking players on the field, led by Julian Hall’s breakout 2026 campaign.
- Emil Forsberg is still the hub of the team and brings a mix of veteran experience and quality to a side in transition, while Ethan Horvath is a solid presence between the posts.
- The Red Bulls’ defense has been unstable, and Berggren’s red card has disrupted their back line.
- Julian Hall
- Emil Forsberg
- Ethan Horvath
- Berggren
FC Cincinnati
- Cincinnati play with a back three and wingbacks or a 4-2-3-1, depending on the opponent, and like to build up their play in a structured way with plenty of wide overloads and good pressing in the right moments.
- Evander is the creative hub of their attack, which can produce plenty of chances when he is on his game.
- Kévin Denkey has been their top scorer in 2026 and recently netted for Togo on international duty.
- Celentano and Louro have rotated the goalkeeper position well with the former proving to be a good organiser at set-piece time, but it will count for little if Cincinnati cannot keep the ball out at the other end.
- Evander
- Kévin Denkey
- Celentano
- Louro
Betting Insights
Goals are expected again because both sides have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently and the bookies are heavily favouring ‘Both Teams To Score - Yes’ at 1.44 .
Prediction
But their spirit seems to be strong and they could outlast the Red Bulls in this one with the TQL Stadium crowd getting behind them.
