FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City

FC Cincinnati host Orlando City in this MLS fixture at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Monday 29 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

City to Make it a Close Encounter

We’ll chance Orlando +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Cincinnati. A win delivers a payout at 1.83 although a draw would still land a return.

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2-1 Win for Cincinnati in Last Head-to-Head

FC Cincinnati have been handed back-to-back league losses. Their last MLS game saw them land a 3-2 road victory over LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Ohio outfit had the majority of the ball enjoying 54% possession and ten shots on target, while Brenner da Silva got two goals and Ender Echenique scored the other.

Orlando City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-2 victory against Nashville SC at Inter&Co Stadium. The Lions were restricted to 42% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, with Martin Ojeda finding the net twice and Duncan McGuire bagging one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati beat Orlando away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Inter&Co Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four wins apiece and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	31	18	4	9	47	39	8	47:39	58
11	Orlando City	30	14	9	7	58	43	15	58:43	51

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Cincinnati have had 49.1% possession and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Evander Ferreira leads the way with 5 goals, while Brenner da Silva and Pavel Bucha have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Evander Ferreira with 5.

Orlando have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.7% possession, 4.9 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Martin Ojeda is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7 goals, Ramiro Enrique has 4 and Luis Muriel is on 3. Martin Ojeda, Luis Muriel and Ivan Angulo have clocked up 3 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Evan Louro (GK), Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Lukas Engel, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Samuel Gidi, Luca Orellano, Kévin Denkey, Brenner.

Orlando City predicted lineup (4-4-2): Pedro Gallese (GK), Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Marco Pašalić, Kyle Smith, Eduard Atuesta, Iván Angulo, Luis Muriel, Martin Ojeda.

FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Orlando look a quality wager for this MLS encounter and we can bet the away team at 1.83 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key MLS data is helpful.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Orlando in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Orlando in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Orlando in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 6 of their last 10 games against Orlando.

City +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 1 - 2 Orlando

Let’s go for Orlando to win 2-1, a bet which is available at 9.00. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 5.5 Corners

Cincinnati have had under 5.5 corners in 9 of the past 10 games, while the previous five Orlando matches have involved them conceding less than 5.5 corners. We advise betting on the 1.65 that Cincinnati won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

8.40 3.90 4.50

Home

9.00 4.80 4.20

Away

9.10 4.10 5.00

Orlando

Total

9.00 4.90 4.10

Home

8.00 5.20 2.80

Away

10.50 4.50 6.00

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FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cincinnati Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

With a roughly 45% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 2.20 betting odds for FC Cincinnati winning this MLS clash. The market suggests that Orlando City are least likely to win at 2.75.

You can back Cincinnati at 1.67 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Orlando are 2.05 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at 1.48 on the BTTS market.

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Evander Favourite to Score the First Goal

Evander is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 4.80 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at 2.20.

Five Losses for Cincinnati in Previous Ten Home Games

Cincinnati have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Orlando have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The past meeting at TQL Stadium saw Orlando defeat Cincinnati 3-1. We’ve seen the past 5 H2H matches at TQL Stadium involve three wins for Orlando, one draw and one victory for Cincinnati.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		4-1-5	3.00	1.50	1.50	7	3	6	4
Orlando City Away Stats		5-3-2	3.40	1.90	1.50	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Cincinnati vs Orlando before making your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

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