Bengals vs Vikings
Upcoming Game
VS
Sunday, September 21, 2025
5:00 PM ET
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Gridiron Duels Prediction
- Point Spread
- Bengals -1 to -4
- Moneyline
- Bengals -200 to -110
- Total (O/U)
- 42 to 48
Editorial ranges from Gridiron Duels. Not sportsbook odds.
Gridiron Duels Prediction
Point Spread
Bengals -1 to -4
Moneyline
Bengals -200 to -110
Total (O/U)
42 to 48
Editorial ranges from Gridiron Duels. Not sportsbook odds.
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Betting Odds
Line: MIN -1.7
O/U: 47.8
Matchup Preview
Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings have tilted toward Cincinnati, while Minnesota still brings the steadier franchise pedigree over time. There is no clear home advantage, and the head to head scoring trend suggests a moderate scoring game. Cincinnati's recent uptick in form contrasts with Minnesota's steadier baseline across seasons in short bursts. This matchup should hinge on execution in short fields, red zone efficiency, and turnover avoidance. The cleaner recent form gives a gentle lean to Cincinnati, though the overall project remains tight.
Predictions synthesize only the provided trends and are not actual sportsbook lines. Use them as a directional guide rather than firm odds.
Edge Meter
Offense
6/10
Cincinnati has the clearer offensive momentum from recent form, while Minnesota's attack looks steady but unspectacular.
Defense
6/10
Minnesota's steadier franchise baseline points to a more consistent defensive floor compared with Cincinnati's flat defensive trend.
Special Teams
5/10
Neutral venue and matching recent profiles make special teams a relative wash where small plays could swing field position.
Coaching
6/10
Coaching leans to Cincinnati based on recent gains, though Minnesota's established staff offers reliable game planning.
Key Mismatches
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Recent form versus franchise pedigreeCincinnati's upward recent form clashes with Minnesota's longer term steadiness, creating a tension between short term juice and baseline reliability.
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Scoring profile and game shapeHead to head history points to moderate scoring, so the game may be decided by a few efficient drives rather than high volume offense.
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Neutral venue magnifies small advantagesWith no real home edge, turnovers, red zone work, and small coaching adjustments gain outsized impact on the final result.
Trend Callouts
Bengals show clearer recent momentum while Vikings hold steadier franchise pedigree.
Head to head scoring trend reads as moderate rather than a high scoring shootout.
No clear home edge means execution and mistakes will likely decide the contest.
Head-to-Head Record (All Time)
CIN
Bengals
8
Wins
0
Ties
MIN
Vikings
7
Wins
Average Scores
Bengals vs Vikings
Bengals
19.8 PPG
Vikings
22.3 PPG
Home Field Advantage
Bengals vs Vikings
Bengals at Home
8-1
89% Win Rate
Vikings at Home
6-0
100% Win Rate
Highest Scoring Game
Bengals vs Vikings
56 Total Points
Dec 22, 2013
Bengals 42 - 14 Vikings
Last Meeting
Bengals vs Vikings
Dec 16, 2023
Vikings 24 - 27 Bengals
Bengals Won
Recent Meetings (Last 5)
Dec 16, 2023
CIN W
Bengals 27
@
Vikings 24
Dec 16, 2023
Bengals 27
@
Vikings 24
CIN W
Sep 12, 2021
CIN W
Bengals 27
@
Vikings 24
Sep 12, 2021
Bengals 27
@
Vikings 24
CIN W
Dec 17, 2017
MIN W
Bengals 7
@
Vikings 34
Dec 17, 2017
Bengals 7
@
Vikings 34
MIN W
Dec 22, 2013
CIN W
Bengals 42
@
Vikings 14
Dec 22, 2013
Bengals 42
@
Vikings 14
CIN W
Dec 13, 2009
MIN W
Bengals 10
@
Vikings 30
Dec 13, 2009
Bengals 10
@
Vikings 30
MIN W
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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)
CIN
Bengals
All-time performance
ALL-TIME WIN %
57 Seasons
45%
403-479-5
PLAYOFF SEASONS
57 total
16
28% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
RECENT FORM
Last 5 years
53%
44-38-1
MIN
Vikings
All-time performance
ALL-TIME WIN %
64 Seasons
55%
537-438-11
PLAYOFF SEASONS
64 total
32
50% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
RECENT FORM
Last 5 years
58%
49-35-0