New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati live score, H2H results, odds, standings and prediction

Preview

• New York RB vs. Cincinnati in the Group Stage of the 2026 MLS kicks off at 00:30 GMT on 2026-04-05.
• There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between Michael Bradley and P. Noonan.
• New York RB report 4 missing players: G. Berggren (Red Card), J. Che (Hamstring Injury), A. Marcucci (Knee Injury), D. Nealis (Ankle Injury) while Cincinnati report 6 missing players: S. Chirila (Leg Injury), K. Fletcher (Knee Injury), M. Robinson (Red Card), G. Valenzuela (Red Card), T. Anunga (Leg Injury), O. Nwobodo (Injury).
• Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-3-3, New York RB should be met by Cincinnati's expected 3-5-2.
• New York RB were beaten 1-6 by Charlotte, whereas Cincinnati secured a win 4-3 against Montréal.
• Neither side is flying – New York RB 2-1-2 and Cincinnati 2-0-3 over the last 5 matches.
• Dominance for New York RB: across 20 clashes, they've won 8 games and only lost 7 games to Cincinnati, with 5 stalemates.
• Expect Cincinnati to edge a 1-2 win: their 0-0-2 record on the road and 2.00 goals per away match tip the balance.

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