MLS Match Preview: New York Red Bulls (3-3-3) vs. FC Cincinnati (2-4-3)

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Venue: TQL Stadium — Cincinnati, Ohio

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET

Weather Outlook

No weather information surfaced in search results. Late‑April Cincinnati typically features 60–65°F temperatures with light winds (inference).

Injury Report

FC Cincinnati

K. Fletcher — Cruciate ligament surgery

A. Marcucci — Cruciate ligament tear

New York Red Bulls

Justin Che — Hamstring injury

Team Records

New York Red Bulls: 3‑3‑3 (per ESPN: 3‑2‑2 entering Apr 25)

FC Cincinnati: 2‑4‑3

Recent Team Form

FC Cincinnati — Last 5

3–3 vs CHI

1–1 vs TOR

2–4 vs NYR

4–3 vs MIA

1–6 vs NER

New York Red Bulls — Last 5

1–4 vs MIA

2–2 vs MIA

4–2 vs CIN

1–6 vs CLT

1–1 vs TOR

Form takeaway: Both teams are inconsistent, but Cincinnati have shown more attacking volatility.

Series History

Apr 4, 2026: NYR 4–2 CIN

Oct 4, 2025: CIN 1–0 NYR

Feb 23, 2025: NYR 3–1 CIN

Jul 20, 2024: CIN 1–2 NYR

Apr 6, 2024: NYR 2–1 CIN

Head‑to‑head: NY Red Bulls 4 wins, Cincinnati 2 wins in last six meetings.

Key Player Matchups

FC Cincinnati

K. Denkey: 2 goals in 7 matches

E. Echenique: 1 goal, 2 assists

S. Gidi: 3 assists in 6 matches

New York Red Bulls

J. Hall: 5 goals in 7 matches

E. Forsberg: 1 goal, 2 assists

A. Mehmeti: 1 goal, 2 assists

Matchup focus: Hall’s finishing vs. Cincinnati’s inconsistent back line.

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryCincinnatiNY Red Bulls
Possession51.5%59%
Shots per match14.314.6
Goals per match1.51.3
Goals conceded2.42.4
Passing accuracy82%86%
Corners6.17.3

Takeaway: Cincinnati score slightly more; NYRB control possession and passing.

Betting Trends

Cincinnati: 1–2–2 in last five.

NY Red Bulls: 1–2–2 in last five.

Cincinnati concede 2+ goals frequently.

NYRB have scored 4 goals in two of their last four.

NYRB dominate the recent series (4 wins in last 6).

MATCH ODDS

New York Red Bulls         + 310

FC Cincinnati                     – 126

Draw                                     + 330

Over 3.5 + 104                  Under 3.5 – 124

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

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