FC Cincinnati hosts New York City FC at TQL Stadium in a key Eastern Conference matchup. FC Cincinnati enters the match in strong form, sitting in fifth place with 25 points after securing their fourth straight positive result in a 2-2 draw at New England.

Team Form & Key Players

FC Cincinnati:

• Set club record with 7 wins this season
• Unbeaten in last 2 matches
• Scored in 7 straight home games
• Brenner: Goals in 3 straight matches, including recent hat-trick
• Luciano Acosta: 6 goals, 6 assists in 18 games
• Brandon Vazquez: 8 goals, 4 assists in 17 games

Defense & Goalkeeping:

• -3 goal differential
• 32 goals allowed (3rd worst in East)
• Roman Celentano: 18 goals allowed in 11 starts, 34 saves, 3 clean sheets

NYCFC's Recent Performance:

• League-leading 6 road wins
• Strong defensive record: Only allowed multiple goals 5 times
• Solid goal differential at +9
• 29 goals scored by 9 different players

Betting Lines:

• FC Cincinnati: +160
• NYCFC: +150
• Draw: +235
• Total Goals 2.5: Over (-125), Under (+100)
• First Goal: FC Cincinnati (-105), NYCFC (-115)

Key Matchup Analysis: Expect an open, attacking game with both teams creating chances. FC Cincinnati's high-scoring offense meets NYCFC's strong road form in what should be an entertaining contest.

The match kicks off at 7:30 PM ET and will stream on ESPN+ and FCC TV.

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