Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
10th-placed Orlando City SC (4-2-8) travel to TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio to face 9th-placed FC Cincinnati (4-5-5) on Saturday, May 23, 2026. FC Cincinnati come into this in decent form (DLDWW) while Orlando City SC are in strong form (WDWLW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 7:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 0:30 am BST |
| Venue | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
FC Cincinnati — DLDWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 3-3 | San Diego FC |
| L | 5-3 | Inter Miami CF |
| D | 2-2 | Charlotte FC |
| W | 3-2 | Chicago Fire FC |
| W | 2-0 | Red Bull New York |
Orlando City SC — WDWLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 4-1 | Atlanta United FC |
| D | 1-1 | Atlanta United FC |
| W | 4-3 | Philadelphia Union |
| L | 2-0 | CF Montréal |
| W | 4-3 | Inter Miami CF |
FC Cincinnati have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-3 draw with San Diego FC. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Orlando City SC have picked up 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 4-1 win against Atlanta United FC. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
FC Cincinnati
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Kévin Denkey | Matches: 13, Goals: 8 |
| Goals | Evander | Matches: 13, Goals: 7 |
| Assists | Pavel Bucha | Matches: 13, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Samuel Gidi | Matches: 13, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Evander | 46 |
| Total Shots | Kévin Denkey | 27 |
| Saves | Roman Celentano | 44 |
| Saves | Evan Louro | 7 |
Orlando City SC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Martín Ojeda | Matches: 14, Goals: 9 |
| Goals | Griffin Dorsey | Matches: 11, Goals: 2 |
| Assists | Iván Angulo | Matches: 14, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Adrián Marín | Matches: 12, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Martín Ojeda | 43 |
| Total Shots | Tyrese Spicer | 13 |
| Saves | Maxime Crépeau | 57 |
| Saves | Javier Otero | 4 |
Players to Watch
Kévin Denkey has been FC Cincinnati's standout performer this season, contributing 8 goals in 13 appearances. The FC Cincinnati talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Orlando City SC will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Pavel Bucha (4 assists in 13 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Orlando City SC, Martín Ojeda leads the way with 9 goals in 14 appearances. Iván Angulo has contributed 5 assists in 14 appearances and will be looking to unlock the FC Cincinnati defense with creative passing. Orlando City SC will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 8 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -17 | 14 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | CF Montréal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -9 | 13 |
Only 1 position separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| FC Cincinnati | Stat | Orlando City SC |
|---|---|---|
| -5 | Goal Difference | -17 |
| 30 | Goals Scored | 21 |
| 18 | Assists | 15 |
| 35 | Goals Conceded | 38 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati (ML) | -170 |
| Orlando City SC (ML) | 330 |
| Spread | CIN -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have FC Cincinnati as the clear favorite at -170, with Orlando City SC the big underdog at 330. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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