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The US Open Cup returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as FC Cincinnati lock horns with New York City FC in an important encounter at the TQL Stadium on Wednesday.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Preview
FC Cincinnati are currently in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form so far this season. The hosts edged DC United to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The away side slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have an excellent record against FC Cincinnati and have won six out of the last eight matches played between the two teams, with the other two games ending in draws.
- FC Cincinnati have won seven matches in the MLS so far this season - only New England Revolution have been as impressive as FC Cincinnati in the competition.
- After a run of two consecutive victories in the MLS, New York City FC have suffered defeat in their last two matches in the competition and have conceded five goals in the process.
- The last two matches between the two teams have both ended in draws, with both teams scoring five goals apiece and failing to keep a clean sheet.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Prediction
New York City FC have not been at their best in recent weeks and will need to arrest their recent slump. Santiago Rodriguez has stepped up to the plate this season and will look to add to his goal tally this week.
FC Cincinnati can be lethal on their day and have punched above their weight so far this season. New York City FC are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2-3 New York City FC
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Santiago Rodriguez to score - Yes
