FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips (5 October)

Promotion-chasing FC Cincinnati have been in tremendous form on their own patch so far this season, collecting 19 points from a possible 21 in the MLS. New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, have been struggling to adapt to life at a higher level, with a return of four defeats from seven trips doing little to enhance their survival prospects in a competitive second tier.

New York Red Bulls have made 15 trips since securing promotion to the MLS, with no fewer than 13 of these matches delivering under 3.5 goals, so consistency has certainly not been lacking on this particular front. FC Cincinnati are not exactly renowned for bringing the entertainment either, as 16 of their last 19 games at this level have served up no more than three goals.

Somewhat incredibly, at least one of the two goalkeepers has emerged with a clean sheet from 14 of the previous 15 New York Red Bulls games at this level, and they are without a goal in eight away matches on the bounce. As for FC Cincinnati, both teams have scored in just five of their last 20 home fixtures in the MLS, so don’t expect too many fireworks.