FC Cincinnati II vs Connecticut United: match statistics
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FC Cincinnati II vs Connecticut United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Cincinnati II plays Connecticut United in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Northern Kentucky University Stadium.
Recent form
FC Cincinnati II has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Connecticut United has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Cincinnati II scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 2.14. Connecticut United scores 1.90 and allows 1.76. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of FC Cincinnati II's games and 81% of Connecticut United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 86%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Connecticut United has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.28 per game. FC Cincinnati II takes 10.1 shots per game, while Connecticut United takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Cincinnati II leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Connecticut United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Cincinnati II's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Connecticut United, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FC Cincinnati II | Connecticut United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Connecticut United is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - FC Cincinnati II · 2.4 pts / game - Connecticut United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Connecticut United is 81% better for: goals scored per game.
1.05 goals / game - FC Cincinnati II · 1.9 goals / game - Connecticut United
Connecticut United is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.14 goals / game - FC Cincinnati II · 1.76 goals / game - Connecticut United
FC Cincinnati II scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Connecticut United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 meczów).
Connecticut United scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while FC Cincinnati II keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Cincinnati II
Over / Under - Connecticut United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Connecticut United is 108% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.62 pts / game - FC Cincinnati II · 1.29 pts / game - Connecticut United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Cincinnati II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Connecticut United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FC Cincinnati II
Connecticut United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| FC Cincinnati II | Liga | Connecticut United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.19 | 3.24 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 61% | ▲ 81% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 66% | ▲ 86% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from FC Cincinnati II's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Connecticut United. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do FC Cincinnati II and Connecticut United play?
FC Cincinnati II face Connecticut United on August 16, 2026 in MLS Next Pro at Northern Kentucky University Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati II and Connecticut United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches FC Cincinnati II won 0, Connecticut United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Cincinnati II vs Connecticut United?
FC Cincinnati II score 1.05 goals per game on average and Connecticut United 1.90. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 52% of FC Cincinnati II's matches and 81% of Connecticut United's.
What form are FC Cincinnati II and Connecticut United in?
Over the last 5 games FC Cincinnati II have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Connecticut United 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Cincinnati II vs Connecticut United?
The statistical background for FC Cincinnati II vs Connecticut United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.