NYCFC heads to FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night for a crucial Eastern Conference matchup at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and FCC TV.

Team Overview:

• FC Cincinnati (7th place, 23 points)
• NYCFC (Recently fell from 1st in East)
• Head-to-head: NYCFC has won all 6 previous meetings

FC Cincinnati Form:

• Set club record with 7 wins this season
• Scored in 9 straight matches
• Home record: 3 wins, 4 losses
• Brandon Vazquez leads with 8 goals, 3 assists
• Roman Celentano likely starting goalkeeper

NYCFC Status:

• Lost 2-1 to Philadelphia, ending 9-game unbeaten run
• 0-1-1 under interim coach Nick Cushing
• Sean Johnson: 8 clean sheets, 13 goals allowed
• Taty Castellanos: 8 goals this season

Key Betting Lines:

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

Analysis: NYCFC's historical dominance over Cincinnati (scoring 2+ goals in all meetings) makes them favorites despite recent form. However, FC Cincinnati's improved attack and home field advantage could make this competitive. NYCFC averages 16 shots while allowing just 6.5 per game, suggesting an action-packed match.

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