Match Details
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV, FS1
Team Form & Stats
FC Cincinnati
Standing: 1st in Eastern Conference
Recent Form: W-L-D-W-W
Goals Scored: 42 in 27 matches (1.56 GPG)
Goals Conceded: 34 (1.26 GAA)
Key Players:
Evander: 16 goals, 8 assists — club leader in both categories
Pavel Bucha: Midfield engine, 5 assists
Kevin Denkey: 10 goals, 4 assists — clinical in transition
New York City FC
Standing: 7th in Eastern Conference
Recent Form: W-W-D-W-L
Goals Scored: 36 in 25 matches (1.44 GPG)
Goals Conceded: 30 (1.20 GAA)
Key Players:
Andres Perea: 7 goals, 3 assists — clutch contributor
Alonso Martinez: 6 goals — scored in last match vs. Nashville
Keaton Parks: Doubtful (leg injury), key midfield presence
Head-to-Head Insights
| Last 3 Meetings at TQL Stadium | Result | Notable Moment |
| July 2024 | CIN 2–0 NYCFC | Denkey brace |
| May 2023 | CIN 2–0 NYCFC | Shutout win |
| October 2022 (Playoffs) | NYCFC 6–5 CIN (PK) | NYCFC advanced on penalties |
Cincinnati is unbeaten in last 3 regular-season home matches vs. NYCFC
NYCFC has not won at TQL Stadium in regulation since joining MLS
Cincy’s home form and attacking depth give them the edge, but NYCFC’s resilience — especially when trailing — makes this a potential thriller. Expect Evander to be the difference-maker.
MATCH ODDS
FC Cincinnati – 110 Draw + 255 New York City FC +265
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
