New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati

General Expert Overview

This upcoming MLS clash between New York City FC and FC Cincinnati on May 4, 2025, is expected to feature solid attacking effort from both sides, with a probability of goals and disciplined play. The data suggests a notably high chance for team goals in the second half and a controlled number of cards, providing bettors with clear tendencies for in-play outcomes. The goal averages reveal a balanced offensive output against relatively moderate defensive records for both teams.

Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 99.00

The probability for New York City FC scoring in the second half is strikingly high, making this the standout prediction for the match. Expect tactical adjustments and an offensive push from the home team after halftime, possibly capitalizing on fatigue or defensive lapses from FC Cincinnati late in the game.

Under 5.5 Cards: 90.00 & Under 4.5 Cards: 78.00

Both card markets suggest a disciplined game with minimal disruptions from fouls. With average yellow and red card figures considerably low (1.32 and 0.13, respectively), a clean contest is forecasted—ideal for bettors seeking under card totals.

Goals Markets

• Over 1.5 Goals: 78.00
• Over 2.5 Goals: 68.00
• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 58.00
• Over 1.5 Goals HT: 55.00
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 65.00

The likelihood of at least two or more goals in the match is high. Given the average total goals per game sits at 2.85, the “Over 1.5” and “Over 2.5” goal lines, as well as goal totals in the first half, appear promising. This data reflects attacking intent and vulnerability in each defense, creating fertile ground for multiple scoring opportunities.

Both Teams To Score & scored/blank halves (BTTS): 68.00 each

• Both Teams To Score: 68.00
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 68.00
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 68.00
• Over 2.5 BTTS: 68.00

The data provides some contradiction between the potential for both teams to score overall and for neither to score in each half. This suggests periods of deadlock can be expected, with likely bursts of scoring possibly concentrated in a single half rather than spread evenly.

Team to Score in Specific Halves

• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 75.00
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 60.00
• Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 60.00

New York City FC may start slowly, with a strong probability of not scoring before halftime, while Cincinnati is evenly poised to find the net in both halves, yet without a strong edge. Expect tactical battles in the first half but more open play and scoring attempts after halftime.

Match Outcomes

• Home Team To Win: 58.00
• Draw In First Half: 58.00

A tight match is expected, with a slight advantage towards New York City FC securing a home victory. A draw at halftime, however, is equally plausible—reinforcing the narrative of a potentially cagey first 45 minutes before a decisive second half.

Timings and Intervals

• Last Goal Minute 0-72: 58.00
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 55.00

An early goal is fairly probable, but there is a strong chance that all scoring concludes before the 73rd minute. Bettors might look toward early and mid-match periods for critical events rather than the closing stages.

Additional Expert Predictions

• Highest Scoring Half: Second Half – With such a strong lean for home goals in the period after the break, the latter 45 minutes could prove decisive, not only for the scoreline but also for the drama of the match.
• First Half to End 0-0 – Given the substantial likelihood that the home team fails to score in the first half and the draw at halftime, a scoreless opening period is a plausible tactical wager.
• Total Cards Under 4.0 – Low aggression on both sides suggests a free-flowing, attack-focused game unlikely to be marred by bookings.
• Final Score Prediction: 2-1 to New York City FC – Combining probabilities for goals and team performance, the most probable outcome is a narrow home win with both teams on the scoresheet.