MLS 2026 · 19 Aug 2026

FC Cincinnati 2–1 New York City FC

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Jul 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made FC Cincinnati favourites at 48%.

FC Cincinnati won although New York City FC made the better chances (1.7 xG to 1.2): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Roman Celentano, 57.7 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Kenji Mboma Dem +10.6, Roman Celentano +10.2.

Well below it: Kévin Denkey −14.6, Raul Gustavo −12.1, Bénie Traoré −9.1.

Each side's last five results before this match.

22 Apr 2026	New York City FC 4–4 FC Cincinnati MLS
23 Aug 2025	FC Cincinnati 0–1 New York City FC MLS

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Samuel Gidi Midfielder	18	0	0	–	59.5	–
Roman Celentano Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	57.7	+10.2
Evander Forward	90	1	0	0.21	53.5	+1.4
Kenji Mboma Dem Forward	90	1	0	0.25	53.3	+10.6
Gerardo Valenzuela Midfielder	90	0	1	–	44.6	+6.2
Obinna Nwobodo Midfielder	72	0	0	0.01	41.2	+4.7
Miles Robinson Defender	90	0	0	–	39.4	−6.2
Matt Miazga Defender	60	0	0	–	37.6	−1.8
Pavel Bucha Midfielder	90	0	0	–	36.5	−7.8
Tom Barlow Forward	18	0	0	0.06	36.1	–
Kyle Smith Defender	83	0	0	0.01	35.2	−1.3
Ender Echenique Midfielder	60	0	0	0.03	33.8	−5.7
Tah Anunga Midfielder	11	0	0	–	32.6	–
Kévin Denkey Forward	72	0	0	–	30.7	−14.6
Teenage Hadebe Defender	30	0	0	0.63	30.7	–
Bryan Ramirez Midfielder	30	0	0	–	24.2	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Talles Magno Forward	9	0	0	0.22	55.6	–
Luighi Hanri Forward	64	1	0	1.06	45.8	+1.4
Malachi Jones Forward	26	0	0	0.03	44.9	–
Keaton Parks Midfielder	75	0	0	0.02	43.5	+3.9
Nicolás Fernández Midfielder	90	0	0	0.11	42.7	−3.4
Matthew Freese Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	42.3	−4.4
Agustin Ojeda Midfielder	81	0	1	0.02	40.6	−0.6
James Sands Midfielder	90	0	0	0.17	39.1	−3.8
Jonathan Shore Midfielder	15	0	0	0.03	38.6	–
Andrés Perea Midfielder	90	0	0	–	36.6	+1.3
Seymour Garfield-Reid Forward	26	0	0	–	34.1	–
Kevin O'Toole Defender	75	0	0	–	30.3	−3.0
Tayvon Gray Defender	90	0	0	–	29.4	−0.4
Bénie Traoré Midfielder	64	0	0	0.04	29.1	−9.1
Raul Gustavo Defender	90	0	0	–	28.8	−12.1
Nico Cavallo Defender	15	0	0	–	10.8	–