Prediction: New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 113/20

Bookmaker: Zetbet

The New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati will lock horns with each other in Major League Soccer next weekend. The match between Sandro Schwarz’s side and Pat Noonan’s team will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The MLS game will kick off at 12:30 am UK time on Sunday.

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls are one of the most well-supported and most well-known clubs in the USA. The Red Bulls always tend to at least challenge for the Major League Soccer playoffs. They ended up eighth in the MLS Eastern Conference and will be determined to do better this time around.

Sandro Schwarz’s side are fourth in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table at the moment. They have picked up 37 points from 23 matches and are five points behind third-placed, the Columbus Crew, who have played 21 games.

The New York Red Bulls will take on CF Montreal at home in Major League Soccer on Thursday before facing FC Cincinnati in front of their fans in the league. Sandro Schwarz’s side played out a 1-1 draw with Colorado Rapids on the road in MLS which followed a goalless draw with the Philadelphia Union away from home in the league.

Team News:

The New York Red Bulls are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against FC Cincinnati. Carlos Coronel will be in goal for the home team. Andres Reyes, Sean Nealis and Noah Eile will be the three defenders. Dylan Nealis, Daniel Edelman, Ronald Donkor and  Kyle Duncan will be the four midfielders. Cameron Harper and Lewis Morgan will be the two playmakers. Dante Vanzeir will lead the line for the home team.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati did extremely well in Major League Soccer last season. The Orange and Blue won the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference and reached the Conference Finals playoffs. They could do just as well, if not better, this campaign. 

Pat Noonan’s side are at the top of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table at the moment with 48 points from 23 matches. The Knifey Lions are a point ahead of Inter Miami, who have also played 23 games, and are six points better off the Columbus Crew, who have played 21 matches.

FC Cincinnati will take on the Chicago Fire FC at home in Major League Soccer before the match against the New York Red Bulls on the road next weekend. Pat Noonan’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC this past weekend which came after a 6-1 hammering of Inter Miami CF at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Team News:

FC Cincinnati are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against the New York Red Bulls. Roman Celentano will be in goal for the visiting team. Alvas Powell, Kipp Keller and Ian Murphy will be in central defence. DeAndre Yedlin, Yuya Kubo, Pavel Bucha and Yamil Asad will be the four midfielders. Luca Orellano and Luciano Acosta will be the two playmakers. Kevin Kelsy is likely to lead the line for FC Cincinnati.

Key Factors to Consider

• The New York Red Bulls have won 1 of their last 6 Major League Soccer games.
• The New York Red Bulls have scored 37 goals in 23 Major League Soccer games.
• The New York Red Bulls have conceded 28 goals in 23 Major League Soccer matches.
• FC Cincinnati have scored 43 goals in 23 Major League Soccer games this season.
• FC Cincinnati have won 4 of their last 6 matches in Major League Soccer.

Conclusion

Both the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati have been doing well this season and have good team. The Red Bulls are struggling to win matches at the moment, but they should still have enough to play out a draw with FC Cincinnati at the Red Bull Arena.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 113/20

Bookmaker: Zetbet