Last updated Aug 26, 4:26am ET

The standout clash in the MLS this weekend will see the top two in the Eastern Conference collide. You can find our FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia picks for the big match here.

FC Cincinnati will have the home field advantage on Saturday, as they bid to get back on track following a shock loss at the hands of New York City last Saturday. Despite that defeat, Cincinnati have won 16 of their 28 matches this term, and they are just two points adrift of top spot.

Philadelphia holds the positional advantage at this stage of the season, going 16-6-6 in the MLS in 2025. No side have allowed fewer goals than the Eastern leaders, and they were excellent when recording a 4-0 win over Chicago last weekend.

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Overview

StatInformation
Date & TimeSaturday, August 30, 2025 @ 7:30 PM ET
WhereTQL Stadium, Cincinnati
How to WatchApple TV

Odds

Match ResultOdds
FC Cincinnati+121
Draw+280
Philadelphia+198

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Head-to-Head Record

TotalFC CincinnatiPhiladelphiaDraws
Wins19793
MLS Games15573
Goals582434 

Philadelphia recorded an excellent 4-1 success in the reverse fixture between these sides in March. That was their second win in three against FC Cincinnati across all competitions.

FC Cincinnati Team News

Pat Noonan’s side have been very consistent throughout the 2025 season, but last weekend’s defeat against NYC was a low point. Yuya Kubo and Kei Kamara could both be handed starts on Saturday.

Possible Lineup

R. Celentano (GK); L. Engel, N. Hagglund, M. Miazga, Y. Kubo, P. Bucha, B. Anunha, K.Kamara, Evander, A. Denkey, E. Pena

Philadelphia Team News

Bradley Carnell is likely to keep faith with the same starting eleven that dominated against Chicago last weekend.

Possible Lineup

A. Rick (GK); F. Westfield, J. Glesnes, O. Makhanya, K. Wagner, M. Iloski, J. Lukic, D. Jacques, Q. Sullivan, T. Baribo, B. Damiani

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Picks

An exciting clash at the top of the Eastern Conference is set for Saturday. However, it could be hard to dismiss the defensive record of the visitors when making FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia picks. Due to this reason, the value in the betting could be with the away victory this weekend.

Pick
Philadelphia (+198)
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