Cincinnati is coming into this match not playing in great form in their recent matches. They only have 1 win in their last 4 matches as they have been struggling to keep up playing in CONCACAF Champions Cup as well. They were eliminated from Champions Cup by Monterrey in the last round and now they are coming off of a 2-1 win away from home against New England in their last match as they are turning their focus back to the league now. Cincinnati was the best team in the MLS last season and had the best home record as well, now that they are focusing on the league again they will be hungry to go on a run here. They are going up against a New York City FC side that has been in awful form in their recent matches to start the season. They are coming off of a 2-1 win at home against Toronto FC in their last match but they had lost 3 straight matches to open up the season prior to that win. They have only scored 3 goals in their 4 matches this season while their defense has allowed a goal in each of their matches, allowing at least 2 goals in 2 of their last 3 as well. When playing away from home, they have lost both of their matches this season without scoring a goal in either match. New York City does not have the firepower in their attack this season to crack this Cincinnati defense away from home and Cincinnati is going to be much better in this home match now that they are out of the Champions Cup and focusing purely on these league matches. Cincinnati will win this match at home and collect all 3 points here.
USA MLS: Cincinnati ML, Rot. 209854