Sunday , 16 August 2026

New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
New York Red Bulls
4 – 2
Full Time
FC Cincinnati
Sat 4 Apr 2026 · 23:30 UTC Red Bull Arena 20,867 HT 45' · FT 45'
Julian Hall 12' 1–0
1–1 17' Pavel Bucha
Emil Forsberg 48' 2–1
Kyle Smith og 65' 3–1
3–2 72' Kyle Smith
Mohammed Sofo 90+3' 4–2
Y 37' Bryan Ramirez
Ronald Donkor 57' Y
Y 80' Matt Miazga
Omar Valencia 83' Y
R 90' Alvas Powell

Overview

Match Preview

New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Red Bull Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Victor Rivas
  • Assistant 1 Corey Rockwell
  • Assistant 2
10 games this season 🟨 3.4/game ⚽ 11.5 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

8
3
7
New York Red Bulls 18 games · Avg 2.3 goals FC Cincinnati
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-04 New York Red Bulls 4–2 FC Cincinnati 2025-10-04 New York Red Bulls 0–1 FC Cincinnati 2025-02-23 FC Cincinnati 1–0 New York Red Bulls 2024-07-20 New York Red Bulls 3–1 FC Cincinnati 2024-04-06 FC Cincinnati 1–2 New York Red Bulls

Recent Form

New York Red Bulls
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr FC Cincinnati H 4–2 W
21 Mar Charlotte FC A 1–6 L
14 Mar Toronto FC A 1–1 D
08 Mar Montreal Impact FC H 0–3 L
28 Feb New England Revolution H 1–0 W
22 Feb Orlando City SC A 2–1 W
FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr New York Red Bulls A 2–4 L
22 Mar Montreal Impact FC H 4–3 W
15 Mar New England Revolution A 1–6 L
08 Mar Toronto FC H 0–1 L
28 Feb Minnesota United FC A 0–1 L
21 Feb Atlanta United FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

New York Red Bulls FC Cincinnati
#8 Position #6
25 Points 26
18 Played 18
7 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 5 / 6
29 Scored 45
39 Conceded 44
-10 GD +1
1.39 PPG 1.44
39% Win % 39%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
39% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
16% Clean Sheets
New York Red Bulls this season
21% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season

New York Red Bulls are 8th (25 pts). FC Cincinnati are 6th (26 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

New York Red Bulls
0-15
6/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
4/7
61-75
1/5
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/7
31-45
9/5
46-60
4/7
61-75
2/1
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

New York Red Bulls
Julian Hall 9 G 2 A
Jorge Ruvalcaba 7 G
FC Cincinnati
Evander 10 G 4 A
Kevin Denkey 10 G 1 A
Tom Barlow 5 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Red Bull Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' USA international Cade Cowell has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' The travelling FC Cincinnati supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 12' Julian Hall doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 17' Pavel Bucha has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
  • 22' Robert Voloder is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for New York Red Bulls tonight.
  • 27' A quiet spell here at Red Bull Arena. FC Cincinnati seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 32' New York Red Bulls are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Bryan Ramirez on 37 minutes.
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. New York Red Bulls is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 47' New York Red Bulls currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 48' Against the run of play, Emil Forsberg has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 53' It’s high time Michael Bradley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 57' New York Red Bulls receives a card for a hard tackle on 57.
  • 62' FC Cincinnati fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 65' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kyle Smith makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 67' Fresh legs for FC Cincinnati! Brian Anunga comes on to replace Samuel Gidi.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Cade Cowell as he leaves the pitch. Tanner Rosborough steps in for New York Red Bulls.
  • 72' What composure from Kyle Smith! The USA international strokes it home. 2-3.
  • 75' Teenage Hadebe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nick Hagglund at the 75 minute mark.
  • 80' Matt Miazga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
  • 80' Adri Mehmeti makes way for Nehuen Benedetti at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from New York Red Bulls.
  • 83' A moment of madness from Omar Valencia on 83 minutes earns him a card. New York Red Bulls will be frustrated.
  • 84' A change in the FC Cincinnati ranks — Matt Miazga exits the field as Ayoub Jabbari enters on 84.
  • 86' Maxim Choupo-Moting has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emil Forsberg on 86 minute.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alvas Powell on 90.
  • 4-2 the final result. FC Cincinnati will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

New York Red Bulls Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Bradley

FC Cincinnati Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pat Noonan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin Denkey 4
Lewis Morgan 3
Frankie Amaya 2
Kaku 2
Omir Fernandez 2
Luciano Acosta 2
Matt Miazga 2
Kyle Duncan 2

Head to Head

2026-04-04 New York Red Bulls 4–2 FC Cincinnati 2025-10-04 New York Red Bulls 0–1 FC Cincinnati 2025-02-23 FC Cincinnati 1–0 New York Red Bulls 2024-07-20 New York Red Bulls 3–1 FC Cincinnati 2024-04-06 FC Cincinnati 1–2 New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls Form

2026-04-04 New York Red Bulls 4–2 FC Cincinnati W 2026-03-21 Charlotte FC 6–1 New York Red Bulls L 2026-03-14 Toronto FC 1–1 New York Red Bulls D 2026-03-08 New York Red Bulls 0–3 Montreal Impact FC L 2026-02-28 New York Red Bulls 1–0 New England Revolution W 2026-02-22 Orlando City SC 1–2 New York Red Bulls W

FC Cincinnati Form

2026-04-04 New York Red Bulls 4–2 FC Cincinnati L 2026-03-22 FC Cincinnati 4–3 Montreal Impact FC W 2026-03-15 New England Revolution 6–1 FC Cincinnati L 2026-03-08 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Toronto FC L 2026-02-28 Minnesota United FC 1–0 FC Cincinnati L 2026-02-21 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Atlanta United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.73 New York Red Bulls xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.33 FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
New York Red Bulls50% Draw20% FC Cincinnati30%
Actual: New York Red Bulls win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes83% 0% No17%
Avg goals/match: 5.06
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 87%
13%
± 3.5 73%
27%
± 4.5 56%
44%

Double Chance

New York Red Bulls or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
50%
New York Red Bulls or FC Cincinnati
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
New York Red Bulls38% Draw33% FC Cincinnati29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 2
4.8%
1 – 1
4.7%
3 – 3
4.3%
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
4 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — New York Red Bulls

Handicap New York Red Bulls covers Push FC Cincinnati covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 14% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 17% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 15% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 10% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

New York Red Bulls keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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