Fc Cincinnati vs Austin Fc Picks and Predictions May 10th 2025

FC Cincinnati Aims to Bounce Back at Home Against Inconsistent Austin FC

After seeing its five-match winning streak come to an abrupt halt last weekend, FC Cincinnati will look to rebound quickly when it hosts Austin FC on Saturday night. Despite the setback, the Orange and Blue remain firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture and will aim to correct their missteps against a visiting side still trying to find offensive rhythm.

Cincinnati Looks to Regain Momentum

Cincinnati (7-3-1, 22 points) enters the weekend third in the East following a frustrating 1-0 road loss to New York City FC. Coach Pat Noonan pointed to his team’s lack of composure in possession and a failure to manage pressure moments, including a disallowed goal in first-half stoppage time that could’ve salvaged a result.

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“Our group understands some of the areas that we have to improve if we want to continue to move in the right direction.”
— Pat Noonan, FC Cincinnati Head Coach

With a strong home crowd behind them, Cincinnati will look to return to the form that made them one of the most reliable teams in MLS betting predictions earlier this season.

Austin FC Still Seeking Consistency

Austin FC (5-5-1, 16 points) has been one of the league’s more unpredictable sides. Their latest MLS outing, a 3-0 drubbing at home to Minnesota United, exposed familiar flaws—most notably, a struggling attack that ranks second-worst in MLS with just seven goals in 11 matches.

However, Austin showed life in the midweek U.S. Open Cup, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to defeat El Paso Locomotive 3-2 thanks to a late outburst featuring a brace from former Cincinnati star Brandon Vazquez.

“This gives us a ton of confidence… We just need to keep this going.”
— Brandon Vazquez, Austin FC Forward

Vazquez, who scored 32 goals during his Cincinnati tenure and helped them win the 2023 Supporters’ Shield, will return to face his former club with plenty to prove. He and fellow forward Myrto Uzuni have combined for just three goals in league play—far below expectations, especially given the club’s hefty investment in the duo.

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What to Watch

• Can Cincinnati’s midfield regain control and tempo at home?
• Will Austin’s midweek spark carry over into league play?
• How will Vazquez perform in his return to TQL Stadium?

This clash offers plenty of subplots and the potential for fireworks—especially if both teams push the pace in response to recent disappointments.