FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Predictions
Charlotte +0.5 look like the value wager and the numbers back this up. Take the away team at -109 on the Asian Handicap for their MLS encounter, with this being a confident selection on this side.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Cincinnati vs Charlotte, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Preview
FC Cincinnati welcome Charlotte FC to TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 12 September.
FC Cincinnati have lost back-to-back MLS games. Away at Subaru Park, Philadelphia Union recently beat them 5-0. The Orange and Blue recorded just 33% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.
Charlotte FC have won back-to-back MLS away games. The latest saw them beat CF Montréal 2-1 at Saputo Stadium. Dean Smith's team had four shots on goal and 42% possession, with Liel Abada and Idan Toklomati finding the net.
H2H: 2-2 Draw in Previous Head-to-Head
Charlotte have gone unbeaten in their past five games against Cincinnati, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Bank of America Stadium. The past 9 H2H matches have included four Charlotte victories, three draws and two Cincinnati wins.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Charlotte FC |
24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 42:33 | 39 |
| 15 |  FC Cincinnati |
23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 49:56 | 31 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 12.5 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. Cincinnati have had 49.5% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.4 goals from 15.7 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal, while earning 6.1 corners.
Top goalscorer is Evander Ferreira on 6 goals, while Kenji Mboma Dem and Tom Barlow have both bagged 4. Evander Ferreira has made the most assists with 9.
Charlotte have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 12.5 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Crown average 44.2% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 7.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 17.4 attempts.
We’ve seen Liel Abada, Idan Toklomati and Pep Biel score 4 goals each. Pep Biel has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Kyle Smith, Miles Robinson, Stefan Chirila, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Evander, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ender Echenique, Kévin Denkey, Ayoub Jabbari.
Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nathan Byrne, Henry Kessler, Tim Ream, David Schnegg, Luca De la Torre, Pep Biel, Djibril Diani, Liel Abada, Idan Toklomati, Allan Saint-Maximin.
Main Match Prediction
We’re optimistic when it comes to our bet on Charlotte +0.5 at odds of -109. The visitors should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS match and this wager has the numbers to back up our verdict.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest MLS injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
There’s an opportunity to take an alternative bet on Charlotte, with Winning Margin giving you the chance to predict how many goals a team will win by. Choose from a range of fixed intervals.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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2
Charlotte
One bet that has caught our eye is a 2-2 correct score draw. This selection is available at +750 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Pep Biel (Charlotte) can be wagered at -161 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
Idan Giorno Toklomati (Charlotte) has found the net in three straight MLS games away from home. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +240.
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Corners Prediction
The past 5 Charlotte games have involved them having an average of 5.20 corners, with Cincinnati conceding over 3.5 corners in their previous seven matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Charlotte Team Corners line to get covered at -137.
Cincinnati
Charlotte
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Charlotte on the Asian Handicap at +0.5, Yes on the BTTS market combined with Pep Biel (Charlotte) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have FC Cincinnati as -116 favourites for this MLS encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 54% likely to triumph. Charlotte FC are the +255 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Cincinnati at -244 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Charlotte at +160.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -278.
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Evander is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +105.
Stats: MLS matches only
Cincinnati haven’t been beaten in five straight games at TQL Stadium. The Orange and Blue have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.90 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Charlotte have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous three matches. Dean Smith's team have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
The previous TQL Stadium encounter involved a 1-0 Charlotte win against Cincinnati. The previous 4 H2H matches at TQL Stadium have involved each team landing two victories.
| 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 | 5.00 | 2.90 | 2.10 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Charlotte FC Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 3.40 | 1.50 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- MLS: 10/05 2026 Charlotte 2 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 11/08 2025 Cincinnati 0 Charlotte 1
- MLS: 16/03 2025 Charlotte 2 Cincinnati 0
- MLS: 14/07 2024 Cincinnati 1 Charlotte 3
- MLS: 31/03 2024 Charlotte 1 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 24/09 2023 Cincinnati 3 Charlotte 0
- MLS: 09/07 2023 Charlotte 2 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 04/09 2022 Cincinnati 2 Charlotte 0
- MLS: 26/03 2022 Charlotte 2 Cincinnati 0
FC Cincinnati League Stats
Charlotte FC League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 7.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Cincinnati this season are Evander Ferreira (13), Kevin Denkey (11), Tom Barlow (6)
- Top Assistors for FC Cincinnati this season are Evander Ferreira (10), Ender Echenique (4), Pavel Bucha (4)
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FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News
Check the Cincinnati vs Charlotte team news before you place your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pat Noonan
Charlotte FC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 48:19 | 53 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52:21 | 46 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 59:44 | 44 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 32:27 | 43 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 39:30 | 40 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40:24 | 40 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 47:41 | 40 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 44:33 | 39 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 42:33 | 39 |
| 10 | SJ Earthquakes | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 43:36 | 38 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38:33 | 38 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 32:32 | 32 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 46:45 | 32 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 41:56 | 31 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 49:56 | 31 |
| 16 | San Diego | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42:37 | 30 |
| 17 | Philadelphia | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 41:39 | 30 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 37:37 | 29 |
| 19 | NYCFC | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 37:33 | 29 |
| 20 | Minnesota Utd | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35:39 | 29 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 30:39 | 29 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 38:43 | 29 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 30:37 | 28 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24:29 | 27 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 32:48 | 27 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30:43 | 26 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 35:41 | 23 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 29:43 | 22 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 31:50 | 21 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23:58 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36:12 | 34 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31:9 | 28 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:11 | 26 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 26 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:13 | 25 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21:9 | 24 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 31:24 | 24 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24:15 | 23 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 12 | San Diego | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 32:19 | 21 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20:17 | 20 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 29:28 | 20 |
| 16 | Philadelphia | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:11 | 19 |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 31:22 | 17 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16:12 | 17 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17:14 | 17 |
| 20 | NYCFC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 26:20 | 16 |
| 21 | FC Dallas | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 16 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14:15 | 16 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | 15 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:23 | 15 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 27 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 17:21 | 13 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12:13 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 9 |
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