New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati - MLS Cup playoffs preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
- Cincinnati cruised to a 3-0 triumph in game one
- Red Bulls fighting for playoff lives in game two
- FCC defender sidelined for rest of postseason
New York Red Bulls take on FC Cincinnati in game two of MLS Cup playoffs at Red Bull Arena on November 4.
The Orange and Blue proved to be too much to handle for Red Bulls in game one, as a brace from the versatile Alvaro Barreal and a lone strike from MVP frontrunner Lucho Acosta sealed the victory for the home side.
But now in game two, could Red Bulls snatch a result at the death with help from John Tolkin and Elias Manoel to stay alive in the postseason?
What time does New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati kick-off?
- Location: Harrison, New Jersey
- Stadium: Red Bull Arena
- Date: Saturday 4 November
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 ET / 16:00 PT / 11:00 BST
- Referee: Victor Rivas
- VAR: Carol Anne Chenard
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati H2H record
- New York Red Bulls: 6 wins
- FC Cincinnati: 6 wins
- Draws: 3
- Last meeting: FC Cincinnati 3-0 New York Red Bulls (29 October 2023 - MLS Cup playoffs)
How to watch New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati on TV channel and live stream
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, |
United Kingdom | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass |
Canada | Apple TV + |
New York Red Bulls team news
Cory Burke, Lewis Morgan and Hassan Ndam are all set to miss the clash with lower body injuries. The trio could be back in action in mid-November should New York progress through the playoffs.
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati (4-4-1-1): Miguel, Duncan, Reyes, Nealis, Tolkin; Fernandez, Amaya, Edelman, Luquinhas, Barlow; Manoel.
FC Cincinnati team news
Center-back Nick Hagglund is set to miss the rest of the playoffs with a leg injury, and it's a huge blow dealt to Cincinnati as he was an integral part of Pat Noonan's back-three.
Joining Hagglund on the injury list is Santiago Arias, another key component of the defense who should be back in action later this month once he recovers from his own leg injury. Yet another leg injury shows up on FCC's report, with London Aghedo missing out with a leg problem. Aghedo is also expected to return at some point this month.
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs New York Red Bulls
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs New York Red Bulls (3-4-1-2): Celentano; Mosquera, Miazga, Murphy; Powell, Nwobodo, Moreno, Barreal; Acosta; Vazquez, Boupendza.
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati score prediction
Even without Hagglund in the defense, it's hard to see anything other than a Cincinnati win in this one. They have plenty of depth in the defensive unit, so it would be surprising to see them give up more than one goal.
Cincinnati's attacking trident of Acosta, Vazquez and Boupendza will look inflict harm upon the New York defense, sealing a narrow victory on the road to inch one step close to their MLS Cup dream.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-2 FC Cincinnati
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