Charlotte FC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have won just one of their last five MLS encounters against Cincinnati.

Charlotte FC are all set to host FC Cincinnati in the round four match of the MLS 2025 season. The hosts are in sixth place on the points table after winning one of their initial three matches of the new season. The visitors have won a couple of matches which puts them in the fourth spot.

Charlotte FC will be at home which surely puts them in a comfortable spot here. But they are coming in after facing a defeat against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in their last Major League Soccer 2025, which will keep them low on confidence. It is just the start of the season and they will be looking to build up a strong foundation.

FC Cincinnati have kicked off the new season well and will be looking to keep their momentum going. They are coming in after securing a win over Toronto FC in their last MLS game after scoring a couple of goals late in the second half. They defended well as well and maintained a clean sheet.

Kick-off:

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, US
• Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 16
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST / Saturday, March 15; 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Saturday night at the Fortress. Let’s paint it 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 🖤Show up, show out and wear black this weekend! #ForTheCrown pic.twitter.com/b8KYscTSZf

— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) March 12, 2025

Form:

Charlotte FC: D-D-D-W-L

FC Cincinnati: D-L-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Wilfred Zaha (Charlotte FC)

The 32-year-old English forward is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts Charlotte FC. It is his debut season for Charlotte FC, and Wilfried Zaha is going to play a major role in the attacking front for his team. The experienced forward has netted one goal in two matches for his team in the new MLS season.

The numbers don't lie. Wilfried Zaha is a certified 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 😤#ForTheCrown pic.twitter.com/koIMoUIZQu

— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) January 22, 2025

Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)

Kevin Denkey is looking in good touch as he has scored two goals in three games for Cincinnati as of now. He converted an important spot kick in the last MLS clash for his team, which led them to an easy win. Denkey will be looking to drop a good performance once again here.

Match Facts

• This is going to be the seventh time that Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati are going to meet one another.
• Charlotte FC secured an easy 3-1 win over FC Cincinnati the last time both sides met.
• Both sides have won two matches each against one another in the MLS.

Charlotte FC vs FC Cincinnati: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @5/2 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @85/40 BetVictor
• Kevin Denkey to score @11/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Brandon Cambridge, Jahlane Forbes and Nimfasha Berchimas have injuries and will not be a part of Charlotte FC’s squad.

FC Cincinnati will be without the services of Alec Kann and Matt Miazga as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Charlotte FC won: 2

FC Cincinnati won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kahlina (GK); Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Ream; Westwood, Bronico; Abada, Biel, Zaha; Agyemang

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Celentano (GK); Powell, Robinson, Hadebe, Engel; Anunga, Bucha; Orellano, Kubo, Baird; Denky

Match Prediction

The round four MLS 2025 match between Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati is likely to end in a draw. Both sides are equally likely to get through each other’s defences.

Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-2 FC Cincinnati

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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