FC Cincinnati head back on the road Saturday night for a battle with New York Red Bull. Kickoff is set for Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET and will stream exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Fans can also listen to the match locally on ESPN 1530.
Let's break down this matchup with key numbers to remember, presented by CTI.
10
This is the 10th time FC Cincinnati will play at Red Bull Arena, the most of any away venue in the clubs history since making the jump to MLS. With a record of 2-4-3 at Red Bull Arena it has been as friendly as an away venue can be as the Orange and Blue have taken points in over half of their appearances there.
That said, only seven of the nine matches have been against the Red Bulls having played NYCFC twice there. In matches against NYRB at Red Bull Arena FCC is 2-2-3.
21
The New York Red Bulls have been one of the best defenses in the league this season, conceding only 21 goals in 22 matches in league play this season. The third fewest in MLS this season behind Nashville SC and Seattle Sounders FC.
FC Cincinnati is close fourth behind NYRB in fewest goals allowed with 23 goals against this year.
240
The FCC defense have been ballhawks this season intercepting 240 passes, third best in MLS this season. The Orange and Blue defense is led by center back Yerson Mosquera who has 40 interceptions this season (third most by an individual) and midfielder Obinna Nwobodo who has 39 (tied for fourth).
73.3%Â
Roman Celentano has been the anchor of the defense for FC Cincinnati, starting all 21 games for The Orange and Blue this season and pushing the defense to a 73.3% save percentage, the second best mark in MLS this season.
Celentano has also earned a FCC high nine clean sheets this season and has made 63 saves.
9
Luciano Acosta has been one MLS’ hottest scorers, potting nine goals since the start of May. With 10 goals and seven assists so far in MLS play, Acosta was named an MLS All-Star and is nominated to serve as captain for the MLS side in the match against Arsenal.
