FC Cincinnati hosts New York City FC in a key Eastern Conference matchup at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on July 9th, available on ESPN+ and FCC TV.

FC Cincinnati comes in with momentum after a 2-2 draw at New England, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches. They sit fifth in the East with 25 points and have set a new club record with seven wins this season.

Key Players & Stats:

• Brenner: Scored in 3 straight games, including recent hat-trick vs NYCFC
• Luciano Acosta: 6 goals, 6 assists in 18 games
• Brandon Vazquez: 8 goals, 4 assists in 17 games
• Roman Celentano: 34 saves, 3 clean sheets in 11 starts

New York Red Bulls lead the head-to-head series with 4 wins and 1 draw in 7 meetings. They've never lost in Cincinnati, winning their previous visits 2-0 (2019) and 1-0 (2022).

RBNY Current Form:

• Lead Eastern Conference
• League-best 6 road wins
• +9 goal differential
• 29 goals scored by 9 different players
• Carlos Coronel: 18 goals allowed in 18 starts, 5 clean sheets

Betting Odds:

• FC Cincinnati: +160
• RBNY: +150
• Draw: +235
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -125, Under +100)
• First Goal: FC Cincinnati -105, RBNY -115

Expect an open, attacking match between FC Cincinnati's high-scoring offense and RBNY's road prowess. Brenner's hot streak and RBNY's multi-faceted attack should provide plenty of scoring opportunities.

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