New York City II vs FC Cincinnati II: match statistics
New York City II vs FC Cincinnati II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City II played against FC Cincinnati II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on August 19, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
New York City II has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. FC Cincinnati II has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City II scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.62. FC Cincinnati II scores 1.09 and allows 2.18. Games in this league average 3.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of New York City II's games and 55% of FC Cincinnati II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 68%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
New York City II has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.27 per game. New York City II takes 11.6 shots per game, while FC Cincinnati II takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City II leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. FC Cincinnati II leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City II's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For FC Cincinnati II, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.27 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
New York City II have a clear home advantage: they win 50% of their home matches, score an average of 1.7 goals, and record 53% possession. FC Cincinnati II have lost every away match this season, conceding as many as 3.0 goals per game on the road, with a -24 goal difference. The hosts are also in better current form, having collected 2 wins and a draw in their last five matches, while the visitors have failed to win any of their last five and conceded 16 goals during that run. Cincinnati II score just 0.6 goals per away game, have failed to score in 50% of their away matches, and have kept no clean sheets. Although the hosts’ home xG stands at a moderate 1.36, the visitors’ fragile defense, allowing an average xG of 1.98, strongly supports a New York City II win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
FC Cincinnati II has a season-long BTTS rate of 50%, but this has risen to as much as 100% across their last 5 matches, which clearly supports the away side finding the net. During this period, the visitors averaged 1.4 goals and created chances worth 1.34 xG, while New York City II conceded an average of 1.4 goals per match. The hosts should also find a way through, as they average 1.45 goals, while Cincinnati II concedes as many as 3.0 goals per game and 3.2 across their last five appearances. New York City II has a 55% BTTS rate this season, and the opponents’ defensive vulnerability offsets the fact that the visitors have scored just 0.6 goals per match across the campaign. The BTTS - Yes signal is moderately positive, mainly due to Cincinnati’s current scoring consistency and the team’s very weak defense.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
New York City II score an average of 1.45 goals at home, while FC Cincinnati II concede as many as 3.00 goals per away game, significantly increasing the hosts’ attacking potential. In their last five matches, the hosts scored 1.8 goals per game, whereas the visitors allowed their opponents an average of 3.2 goals. Cincinnati II’s matches ended with at least two goals in 90% of cases, while the figure for New York City II stands at 64%. Additionally, the last five matches involving both teams produced at least three goals in 80% and 100% of cases, respectively. The strongest signal remains Over 1.5 goals, as even with a limited attacking contribution from the visitors, Cincinnati II’s very weak defense favors surpassing this low line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
New York City II have a clear quality advantage: they average 1.45 goals scored, while FC Cincinnati II concede as many as 3.00 goals per match and have not won a single game this season. In their last five matches, the hosts were leading at the break on 50% of occasions, whereas the visitors never went into half-time ahead and were trailing after 45 minutes in 60% of their matches. The Cincinnati side remain particularly vulnerable to conceding before the break, allowing an average of 2.0 goals during this period, while the hosts score 1.25. After the interval, New York City II average 1.09 goals scored and concede just 0.55, while their opponents score only 0.20 and concede 1.30. The most likely scenario is therefore for the hosts to take the lead at the break and maintain their advantage until the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| New York City II | FC Cincinnati II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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.
New York City II is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - New York City II · 0.2 pts / game - FC Cincinnati II
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.
New York City II is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - New York City II · 1.09 goals / game - FC Cincinnati II
New York City II is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - New York City II · 2.18 goals / game - FC Cincinnati II
New York City II scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while FC Cincinnati II keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
FC Cincinnati II scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while New York City II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 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 - New York City II
Over / Under - FC Cincinnati II
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.
New York City II is 108% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - New York City II · 0.73 pts / game - FC Cincinnati II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Cincinnati II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -5 |
* 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 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
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.
* 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
New York City II
FC Cincinnati II
* 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
| New York City II | Liga | FC Cincinnati II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.29 | 3.27 | • 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | • 62% | 61% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 24% | 22% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 84% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from New York City II's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against FC Cincinnati II. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City II vs FC Cincinnati II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished New York City II 5:0 FC Cincinnati II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between New York City II and FC Cincinnati II?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches New York City II won 1, FC Cincinnati II won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City II vs FC Cincinnati II?
New York City II score 1.67 goals per game on average and FC Cincinnati II 1.09. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 62% of New York City II's matches and 55% of FC Cincinnati II's.
What form are New York City II and FC Cincinnati II in?
Over the last 5 games New York City II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and FC Cincinnati II 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City II vs FC Cincinnati II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for New York City II vs FC Cincinnati II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.