FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC

FC Cincinnati host Charlotte FC in this MLS match at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Sunday 10 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

BTTS Yes is Our Best Bet

The betting sites might have been too generous with their odds of -163 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. We can’t see any reason why Cincinnati and Charlotte won’t find the net.

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2-0 Win for Charlotte in Pair’s Last Encounter

FC Cincinnati played Inter Miami away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Chase Stadium. The Orange and Blue managed four shots on target and had 44% possession.

Charlotte FC beat Toronto FC in their previous game, making it four consecutive wins. It was a 2-0 home triumph at Bank of America Stadium. The North Carolina team had 43% possession and four shots on goal, with Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Charlotte have landed victories in their last two encounters against Cincinnati. As the hosts at Bank of America Stadium, a 2-0 win was achieved which followed a 3-1 away success at TQL Stadium. The previous 7 H2H games have featured three Charlotte wins, two draws and two Cincinnati victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	25	15	4	6	39	31	8	39:31	49
10	Charlotte FC	25	12	2	11	43	39	4	43:39	38

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Cincinnati have had 48.5% possession and 3.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while earning 5.0 corners.

Evander Ferreira leads the way with 8 goals, Kevin Denkey has 4, with Luca Orellano and two others on 2. Luca Orellano and Evander Ferreira have recorded the most assists with 3 apiece.

Charlotte have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Dean Smith's men have averaged 48.7% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Pep Biel is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Idan Toklomati is on 5 and Kerwin Vargas on 3. Pep Biel has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Matthew Miazga, Lukas Engel, DeAndre Yedlin, Brian Anunga, Evander, Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano, Kei Kamara, Gerardo Valenzuela.

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Bill Tuiloma, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico, Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Wilfried Zaha.

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC tips: a key match prediction, expert corners pick, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s an attractive -163 available when it comes to the teams both scoring in this MLS match. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of MLS data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cincinnati games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cincinnati games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 straight Charlotte games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Charlotte games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Charlotte games.

BTTS Yes Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 61.9% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are picks along the same lines and they can be combined on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. In the quest for a slightly bigger price, you can take this option.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 2 - 1 Charlotte

We’re going for Cincinnati at +700 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Luca Orellano Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati) can be backed to register one or more shots on goal at -118. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Luca Orellano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-120

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Gerardo Valenzuela to Score +325

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) has netted two goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. It’s worth a play on the +325 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Gerardo Valenzuela Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+325

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-112

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Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 5.5 Corners -123

In their past nine games, Cincinnati have had less than 5.5 corners. The Cincinnati Team Corners line looks to be too big given the stats and -123 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

8.00 3.00 5.00

Home

9.60 4.70 4.90

Away

8.90 4.10 4.80

Charlotte

Total

8.20 3.40 4.80

Home

7.80 3.80 4.00

Away

9.40 3.20 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+700

2

+235

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FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Cincinnati Victory

FC Cincinnati are forecasted to have a 57% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -133. If you want to back the outsider, Charlotte FC are available at +335.

If Cincinnati at -0.75 beat Charlotte by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -111.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -161.

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Full-Time Result

1

-133

X

+280

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+138

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-385

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-111

2 Hcp +0.75

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+116

Evander is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There’s the chance to back Evander at +340 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+120

Anytime

+340

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Idan Giorno (Charlotte)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-106

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-108

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-112

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-120

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-122

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-125

Idan Giorno (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-130

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-149

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-345

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-357

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-417

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-435

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Past Ten Cincinnati Home Games Have Yielded Six Wins

Cincinnati have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Charlotte have finished with seven defeats and three wins in the past 10 away games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Charlotte beat Cincinnati 3-1 when they last met at TQL Stadium. The past 3 H2H games at TQL Stadium have seen two Cincinnati victories and just one triumph for Charlotte.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		6-2-2	3.40	2.00	1.40	8	2	7	3
Charlotte FC Away Stats		3-0-7	3.80	1.60	2.20	8	2	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News

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