New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for MLS Match (Neither Team Gains a Big Advantage)

New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for MLS Match (Neither Team Gains a Big Advantage)

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The 2023 MLS season continues on Wednesday with an exciting showdown between the New York Red Bulls (6-8-7, 26 points) and FC Cincinnati (13-6-2, 45 points).

Red Bulls vs Cincinnati Match Info

2023 MLS Regular Season Game
New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Red Bull Arena — Harrison, NJ
Coverage: Apple TV/ESPN+

One team in clear playoff positioning faces off against one fighting to move into one of the last spots in MLS action on Wednesday. Cincinnati aims to improve after playing to a 2-2 draw against Charlotte its last time out, while the Red Bulls look to keep momentum going after a 2-1 win over New England.

Red Bulls vs Cincinnati Odds & Spread

All MLS betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: NYRB: (-110) | CIN: (+280) | Draw (+230)
Spread: NYRB: -1 (+290) | CIN: +1 (-120)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (+106) | Under: (-128)
Team to Score the First Goal: NYRB: (-160) | CIN: (+150) I NO GOALS: (+900)

The New York Red Bulls enter this contest as the clear hom favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under favored at -128 odds.

Red Bulls vs Cincinnati Betting Trends

- The Red Bulls and Cincinnati played a 1-1 draw in the most recent matchup on May 23.
- The Red Bulls sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 6-8-7 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
- Cincinnati sits first in the Eastern Conference with a 13-6-2 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
- The Red Bulls are 2-1-2 (W-D-L) in their last five matches.
- Cincinnati is 1-3-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.

Red Bulls vs Cincinnati Prediction & Pick

This may line up as a mismatch in the standings, but it's worth noting that Cincinnati will be without a few key players on Wednesday due to various injuries. The team also enters without a victory in any of its last three MLS clashes. Heading on the road to play a motivated Red Bulls squad won't be easy.

The Red Bulls need to keep earning points one way or another to sneak into the Eastern Conference playoff field. Playing shutdown defense has been their avenue to success so far this season as they rank first in shots against (55) and third in goals against (21). New York thrives at keeping possession.

This one is going to be close, so I'll take a chance and back a compelling draw at Red Bull Arena.

Final Score Prediction: Red Bulls: 1 | Cincinnati: 1

Red Bulls vs Cincinnati Best Bet

Keep in mind these teams have met head-to-head on the pitch four times over the last year and three of those four matches ended as a 1-1 draw. As mentioned above, the Red Bulls defense has been their strength. On the other side, Cincinnati's attack has been its strength as the team ranks sixth in goals scored (34). Those strengths cancel one another out, making a draw is an entirely viable result.

Bet: Draw (+230)

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