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. 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
3	FC Cincinnati	33	19	5	9	49	40	9	49:40	62
8	Charlotte FC	33	18	2	13	53	46	7	53:46	56

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Roman Celentano (GK), DeAndre Yedlin, Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Lukas Engel, Gerardo Valenzuela, Pavel Bucha, Brian Anunga, Luca Orellano, Evander Ferreira, Kei Ansu Kamara.

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Bill Poni Tuiloma, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Nathan Byrne, Brandt Bronico, Djibril Diani, Kerwin Vargas, Wilfried Zaha, Liel Abada, Idan Toklomati.

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

Top Pick: 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

+850

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

+330

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-111

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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 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

-100

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+650

2

+245

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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 56% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -127. If you want to back the outsider, Charlotte FC are available at +310.

You can choose between Cincinnati -0.5 at -123 or Charlotte +0.5 at -100 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

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 -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

-127

X

+280

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+143

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-370

X2

-103

Draw No Bet

1

-286

2

+188

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-123

2 Hcp +0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Evander is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There’s the chance to back Evander at +290 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

-103

Anytime

+290

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Idan Giorno (Charlotte)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-102

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-108

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-109

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-111

Idan Giorno (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-116

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-120

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-125

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-137

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-192

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-333

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-333

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-417

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-417

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

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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