FC Cincinnati vs. New York City prediction, odds, MLS picks [8/19/2026]
Get FC Cincinnati vs New York City predictions for MLS Wednesday.

MLS action continues on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET as NY City takes on Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.
Dimers' advanced MLS model projects Cincinnati as the most likely winner in this Cincinnati vs. NY City prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLS matchup between Cincinnati and NY City, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model suggests a 53.7% chance of Cincinnati winning, a 26.0% chance for NY City, and a 20.3% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 72.5% chance of going over, according to our model.
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City odds
We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Moneyline: NY City +260, Cincinnati +105
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: Cincinnati @ +105 via ESPN BET
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -250 via Bet365
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cincinnati to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City: Correct score predictions
Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 2-1 Cincinnati win being the most probable:
- Cincinnati 2-1 NY City (8.9% probability)
- Cincinnati 1-1 NY City (7.9%)
- Cincinnati 2-2 NY City (6.8%)
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between Cincinnati and NY City in MLS at TQL Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: FC Cincinnati vs. New York City
- Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: TQL Stadium
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Cincinnati has a 53.7% win probability on Wednesday, NY City has a 26.0% win probability, and there is a 20.3% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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