Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
FC Cincinnati
1 – 2
Full Time
New York City FC
Sat 18 Sep 2021 · 23:30 UTC TQL Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 26' Ismael Tajouri-Shradi
Geoff Cameron 48' Y
Y 69' Alfredo Morales
Alvaro Barreal 74' Y
Y 77' Andres Jasson
Y 83' Sean Johnson
Alvaro Barreal 85' R
Isaac Atanga 90' R
Y 90' Alexander Callens

Overview

Match Preview

FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC — MLS at TQL Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

3
3
9
FC Cincinnati 15 games · Avg 4.0 goals New York City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-18 FC Cincinnati 1–2 New York City FC 2021-04-24 New York City FC 5–0 FC Cincinnati 2020-09-26 New York City FC 4–0 FC Cincinnati 2020-09-12 New York City FC 2–1 FC Cincinnati 2019-08-17 FC Cincinnati 1–4 New York City FC

Recent Form

FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep New York City FC H 1–2 L
15 Sep Atlanta United FC A 0–4 L
12 Sep Toronto FC H 2–0 W
05 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 0–1 L
27 Aug Columbus Crew SC A 2–3 L
22 Aug New England Revolution A 1–4 L
New York City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep FC Cincinnati A 2–1 W
14 Sep FC Dallas H 3–3 D
11 Sep New England Revolution A 1–2 L
03 Sep Nashville SC A 1–3 L
28 Aug New England Revolution H 2–0 W
18 Aug Philadelphia Union A 0–1 L

Season Stats

FC Cincinnati New York City FC
#7 Position #8
20 Points 19
15 Played 15
5 / 5 / 5 W / D / L 5 / 4 / 6
36 Scored 25
37 Conceded 21
-1 GD +4
1.33 PPG 1.27
33% Win % 33%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
20% Clean Sheets
New York City FC this season

FC Cincinnati are 7th (20 pts). New York City FC are 8th (19 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Cincinnati
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
7/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
New York City FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Cincinnati is hosting New York City FC for another epic battle.
  • 4' Brilliant from the ! Brenner da Silva makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 4.
  • 5' GOAL! Brenner da Silva fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 10' New York City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' New York City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 26' Ismael Tajouri-Shradi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
  • 31' New York City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' USA international Andres Jasson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' Keaton Parks makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and New York City FC are in front.
  • 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 46' A change in the New York City FC ranks — Chris Gloster exits the field as Andres Jasson enters on 46.
  • 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Geoff Cameron on 48.
  • 53' It looks like no one’s ball. New York City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' The Argentina Valentin Castellanos breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 2-2!
  • 65' FC Cincinnati currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 68' A tactical swap from FC Cincinnati — Allan Cruz on, Haris Medunjanin off on 68 minutes.
  • 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alfredo Morales.
  • 71' Fresh legs for New York City FC! Alexander Callens comes on to replace Jesus Medina.
  • 74' That is a Yellow card for FC Cincinnati. Alvaro Barreal will be fuming at that decision.
  • 77' Andres Jasson was booked on 77.
  • 77' A change in the FC Cincinnati ranks — Geoff Cameron exits the field as Tyler Blackett enters on 77.
  • 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 83' It’s a booking for New York City FC player. Sean Johnson gets a Yellow card.
  • 84' Nicolas Acevedo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfredo Morales at the 84 minute mark.
  • 85' That is a Red card for FC Cincinnati. Alvaro Barreal will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Red card for Isaac Atanga.
  • 90' Another change for New York City FC made on 90 minute. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi leaves to be changed by Tony Rocha.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jaap Stam

New York City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ronny Deila

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brenner da Silva 7
Heber 6
Valentin Castellanos 4
Luciano Acosta 4
Alexandru Mitrita 3
Gabriel Pereira 3
Jesus Medina 3
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 2

Head to Head

2021-09-18 FC Cincinnati 1–2 New York City FC 2021-04-24 New York City FC 5–0 FC Cincinnati 2020-09-26 New York City FC 4–0 FC Cincinnati 2020-09-12 New York City FC 2–1 FC Cincinnati 2019-08-17 FC Cincinnati 1–4 New York City FC

FC Cincinnati Form

2021-09-18 FC Cincinnati 1–2 New York City FC L 2021-09-15 Atlanta United FC 4–0 FC Cincinnati L 2021-09-12 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC W 2021-09-05 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Internacional CF Miami L 2021-08-27 Columbus Crew SC 3–2 FC Cincinnati L 2021-08-22 New England Revolution 4–1 FC Cincinnati L

New York City FC Form

2021-09-18 FC Cincinnati 1–2 New York City FC W 2021-09-14 New York City FC 3–3 FC Dallas D 2021-09-11 New England Revolution 2–1 New York City FC L 2021-09-03 Nashville SC 3–1 New York City FC L 2021-08-28 New York City FC 2–0 New England Revolution W 2021-08-18 Philadelphia Union 1–0 New York City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73 FC Cincinnati xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24 New York City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Cincinnati29% Draw23% New York City FC48%
Actual: New York City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

FC Cincinnati or Draw
52%
Draw or New York City FC
71%
FC Cincinnati or New York City FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Cincinnati25% Draw38% New York City FC37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 3
5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Cincinnati

Handicap FC Cincinnati covers Push New York City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 15% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 19% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 15% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
New York City FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.