In the first round of the MLS Playoffs, the New York Red Bulls (15 wins, 11 losses, 8 draws) welcome FC Cincinnati (12-9-13) to Red Bull Arena. Kickoff is set for noon ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
With the top seed in each conference getting a bye, this will be the No. 4 seed hosting the No. 5 seed with the chance to play the top-seeded Philadelphia Union (19-5-10) on the line.
These played twice in the regular season, both resulting in a 1-1 draw. They split the two games in terms of expected goals as both played better as the home side.
FCC is spearheaded by captain M'Luciano Acosta, who has 10 goals 12 assists on the season. Offensively, it is F Brenner and F Brandon Vazquez, who did the heavy lifting, both scoring 18 goals this season.