NYCFC heads to TQL Stadium to face FC Cincinnati in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The defending MLS Cup champions look to bounce back after their nine-game unbeaten streak ended with a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia Union.

Team Status & Form

FC Cincinnati (7th place, 23 points):

• Set club record with 7 wins this season
• Scored in 9 straight games
• Brandon Vazquez leads with 8 goals, 3 assists
• Defense remains inconsistent (26 goals allowed)
• Better road form (14 points) than home (9 points)

NYCFC (2nd place):

• 0-1-1 under interim coach Nick Cushing
• Scored in 6 straight games
• Sean Johnson: 8 clean sheets, 32 saves
• Taty Castellanos: 8 goals this season
• Averaging 16 shots per game

Head-to-Head History:

• NYCFC won all 6 previous meetings
• Scored 2+ goals in every matchup
• Won 5-0 in last April's meeting
• Won 2-1 in last visit to Cincinnati

Betting Lines:

• FC Cincinnati: +235
• NYCFC: +105
• Draw: +240
• Total Goals O/U: 2.5 (O: -135, U: +110)
• First Goal: FC Cincinnati +125, NYCFC -150

Key Factors:

• NYCFC's historical dominance in matchup
• Cincinnati's improved offense vs shaky defense
• NYCFC adjusting to new coach
• Cincinnati seeking first back-to-back home wins

The match will stream on ESPN+ and air on FCC TV.

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