New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes
How to Watch
Where: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York
When: Thursday, June 6th at 7:00 PM EST
How: TV: MLS LIVE on ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN, Cincy TV: FloFC, NY TV: YES. FC Cincy Radio: WDJO 99.5 FM, NYCFC Radio: WNYE 91.5 FM.
Team Notes
New York FC
New York has a record of 4-1-8 (W-L-D) through their first thirteen games of 2019.
NY FC has scored 18 goals against the 12 they have conceded this season. They have 20 points, eight points behind Eastern Conference leader, Philadelphia.
New York are 12-1 to win the MLS title.
FC Cincinnati
Through thirteen games, FC Cincinnati is struggling with the record of 3-10-2 (W-L-D) with 12 goals scored and 28 conceded.
FC Cincinnati sits in last place in the Eastern Conference with 11 points on the year.
FC Cincinnati holds 100-1 odds to win the MLS Championship.
Goalie Notes
New York FC: Sean Johnson (4-1-8, 1.15 goals allowed per game)
Johnson has started all thirteen matches for NYCFC and has allowed just 15 goals this year.
New York’s keeper has allowed 1.15 goals per game, ranking him in the top five in the MLS.
- Despite his low goal allowed total, Johnson’s save percentage hovers around 60%, one of the lowest among keepers with twelve games played.
- Johnson has faced nine shots on goal in his last two matches, both draws to Columbus and Chicago.
- His six clean sheets on the season rank among the best of MLS keepers with over 12 appearances.
FC Cincinnati: Spencer Richey (3-7-2, 1.83 goals allowed per game)
Richey’s save percentage has fallen to a rough 60.3% in twelve matches for FC Cincinnati.
The FC Cincinnati keeper has faced 58 shots, allowing 22 of them to find the back of the net.
- Richey posts one of the worst goals allowed averages (1.83 per match) in the MLS for goalies with at least twelve appearances.
- FC Cincinnati’s keeper has given up 11 goals in his last four games.
- Richey has faced a whopping 17 shots on goal in his last three appearances.
Players to Watch
New York FC
New York City FC is led in goals scored by forward Heber with four goals. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Alexandru Mitrita are runners-up with three each.
NYCFC’s assists leader is Maximiliano Morález with six. Heber and Tajouri-Shradi are second with two in nine games.
- Four NYCFC players have one home goal on the season to lead the squad.
- NYCFC has scored just four home goals in 2019.
- Mitrita continues to lead the team in shots with 38 but is second on the team to Moralez with 11 shots on goal.
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati is led in goals scored by forwards Darren Mattocks, Kekuta Manneh and midfielder Allan Cruz with two goals each.
Mattocks, Kenny Saief, Roland Lamah, and Leonardo Bertone all have two assists to head Cincy squad.
- Mattocks leads FC Cincinnati with 18 shots total, with 8 of those shots finding the goal.
- Three FC Cincinnati players have scored game-winning goals in 2019.
- Manneh has scored both of his goals on the road this year.
Last Five Games
New York FC
- New York FC 2-0-3 in their last five matches.
- New York has two clean sheets in their last five games.
- NYFC’s goal differential is plus-4 over the five-game span.
FC Cincinnati
- FC Cincinnati has a record of 0-4-1 in their last five games.
- In the last five matches, FC Cincinnati scored two or more goals just once.
- FC Cincinnati has scored just four goals in their last five matches.
Game Odds NYFC vs FC Cincinnati
If you are in New Jersey you can bet on the NYFC vs FC Cincinnati through 888Sport and BetStars. Good luck!
Match
| Sportsbook | NYCFC | Tie | FC Cincinnati | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888Sport NJ | -295 | +370 | +750 | |
| BetStars NJ | -275 | +380 | +750 |
* 21+ | NJ only | If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER
Total
| Sportsbook | Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888Sport NJ | -152 | +125 | |
| BetStars NJ | -162 | +130 |
* 21+ | NJ only | If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER