FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Charlotte Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -109

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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
7	Charlotte FC	33	15	8	10	63	48	15	63:48	53
13	FC Cincinnati	33	12	10	11	67	73	-6	67:73	46

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Andrei Chirila, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Gerardo Valenzuela, Samuel Gidi, Kenji Mboma Dem, Kevin Denkey, Tom Barlow.

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Will Cleary, Henry Kessler, Tim Ream, Nathan Byrne, Djibril Diani, Pep Biel, Luca de la Torre, 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 +0.5 line has been covered by Charlotte in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Charlotte in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Charlotte in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 5 consecutive games against Charlotte.

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

Cincinnati 2 - 2 Charlotte

One bet that has caught our eye is a 2-2 correct score draw. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pep Biel Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161

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.

Latest Pep Biel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

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Idan Giorno Toklomati to Score +240

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.

Latest Idan Giorno Toklomati Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Charlotte Over 3.5 Corners -137

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

10.30 4.20 6.10

Home

10.00 4.70 5.30

Away

9.60 3.60 6.00

Charlotte

Total

12.00 4.30 7.70

Home

10.70 5.20 5.50

Away

10.10 3.80 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-141

Under 10.5

-103

Cincinnati Corners

Over 6.5

-127

Under 6.5

-114

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-102

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+860

2

+240

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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 -102 favourites for this MLS encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 51% likely to triumph. Charlotte FC are the +210 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 -200 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Charlotte at +133.

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 -303.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all MLS games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+310

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+155

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-455

X2

-127

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-105

2 Hcp +0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+215

Over 2.5

-294

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-303

No

+200

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.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+350

Anytime

+105

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+420

Anytime

+135

Kristian Fletcher (Cincinnati)

First

+450

Anytime

+135

Ayoub Jabbari (Cincinnati)

First

+480

Anytime

+140

Tom Barlow (Cincinnati)

First

+480

Anytime

+140

Kenji Mboma Dem (Cincinnati)

First

+480

Anytime

+145

Archie Goodwin (Charlotte)

First

+600

Anytime

+190

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

+650

Anytime

+200

Tyger Smalls (Charlotte)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Idan Giorno Toklomati (Charlotte)

First

+700

Anytime

+220

Bryan Ramírez (Cincinnati)

First

+800

Anytime

+230

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+900

Anytime

+280

Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte)

First

+1000

Anytime

+290

Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte)

First

+950

Anytime

+300

Samuel Gidi (Cincinnati)

First

+1300

Anytime

+400

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+1600

Anytime

+500

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+1600

Anytime

+500

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+1700

Anytime

+550

Luca de la Torre (Charlotte)

First

+1700

Anytime

+600

Will Cleary (Charlotte)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

David Schnegg (Charlotte)

First

+2200

Anytime

+650

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

David Doudera (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Henry Kessler (Charlotte)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Andrei Chirila (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Kristian Fletcher (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Ayoub Jabbari (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

-

Tom Barlow (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

-

Archie Goodwin (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Tyger Smalls (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Idan Giorno Toklomati (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Bryan Ramírez (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Samuel Gidi (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Kenji Mboma Dem (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-

Luca de la Torre (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Will Cleary (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

David Schnegg (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Henry Kessler (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

David Doudera (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Andrei Chirila (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 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

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News

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