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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Cincinnati and Charlotte cross swords on Saturday, September 23. Cincinnati just became the first team to clinch a playoff spot. Charlotte are on the brink of missing out on the playoffs. Here is our detailed preview of the game, as well as our best Cincinnati vs Charlotte free betting tips. For other MLS predictions check our website.
Cincinnati vs Charlotte predictions and betting tips
If you need help finding the right bet for Cincinnati vs Charlotte, check our top betting picks for this game, along with our other best football tips for today.
Cincinnati to Win
- Cincinnati have the best home record in the MLS – W12 D1 L1.
- Charlotte come into the match winless in their last 6 away league games (D3 L3).
- The only previous H2H hosted by Cincinnati was won by the hosts 2-0.
Over 1.5 Cincinnati Goals
- Cincinnati scored 2 goals in both of the last 2 H2Hs.
- Cincinnati also scored 2 or more in 8 of their last 10 home league games.
- Charlotte conceded more than one goal in 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Top betting odds and key stats for Cincinnati vs Charlotte
Check the best Cincinnati vs Charlotte odds and useful stats here, on our website:
09/07/23 USA MLS USA Charlotte FC FC Cincinnati 2 2 04/09/22 USA MLS USA FC Cincinnati Charlotte FC 2 0 26/03/22 USA MLS USA Charlotte FC FC Cincinnati 2 0 02/12/23 USA MLS USA Columbus Crew FC Cincinnati 3 2 L 26/11/23 USA MLS USA Philadelphia Union FC Cincinnati 0 1 W 04/11/23 USA MLS USA New York Red Bulls FC Cincinnati 1 (7) 1 (8) W 30/10/23 USA MLS USA New York Red Bulls FC Cincinnati 0 3 W 21/10/23 USA MLS USA Atlanta United FC Cincinnati 2 2 D 25/10/23 USA MLS Play-Offs USA New York Red Bulls Charlotte FC 5 2 L 25/10/23 USA MLS Play-Offs USA New York Red Bulls Charlotte FC 5 2 L 21/10/23 USA MLS USA Inter Miami CF Charlotte FC 0 1 W 19/10/23 USA MLS USA Inter Miami CF Charlotte FC 2 2 D 08/10/23 USA MLS USA Chicago Fire Charlotte FC 0 2 W Head to Head
Last Five - FC Cincinnati
Last Five - Charlotte FC
Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:
Cincinnati odds: -160 (1.63) – 61.5% Probability
Draw odds: +333 (3.70) – 23.1% Probability
Charlotte odds: +450 (5.50) – 18.2% Probability
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
As we can see, the bookies favour Cincinnati as the expected winners of this match. With a 61.50% win probability. In other markets, Cincinnati to Score First comes at 59.60% probability.
Cincinnati – Charlotte preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Cincinnati vs Charlotte lineups.
Cincinnati
Cincinnati recorded its second consecutive draw on Wednesday. They were the better team on their visit to Montreal but the only time they put the ball into the back of the net was from the penalty spot. This was enough only for a 1-1 result. Still, the point means that Cincinnati became the first team to book their spot in the playoffs.
Only 4 defeats in 29 MLS games this season and continue to have the most points in the entire league. This is mainly thanks to the impressive 12 wins in 14 home matches played.
Regular centre-back Mosquera returns after a suspension. This is timely because now the other main centre-back Miazga will be serving a ban.
There are no major injury issues and only the young striker Ordonez threatens to miss.
Predicted Lineup:
Celentano (GK), Hagglund, Mosquera, Murphy, Arias, Moreno, Nwobodo, Barreal, Acosta, Vazquez & Boupendza
Charlotte
Charlotte threw away a 2-0 halftime lead at home vs Philadelphia on Wednesday. In the end, a penalty conceded deep in stoppage time saw the game ending in a 2-2 draw. The players were booed off the pitch in the end and their playoff chances look very slim now after earning a single win in the last 13 rounds.
Continue to have six players nursing injuries right now. Among them are a trio of centre-backs and lately this sees midfielder Privett used in the heart of the defence with mixed success. Influential inner midfielder Bender is also among the injured players and he’s been missed.
Predicted Lineup:
Kahlina (GK), Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Uronen, Bronico, Westwood, Jozwiak, Swiderski, Meram & Copetti
Starting Lineups
The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.
FC Cincinnati
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Player to Watch: Luciano Acosta
Cincinnati’s star playmaker and top goalscorer Luciano Acosta immediately got back on the scoresheet on his return from injury on Wednesday. His converted penalty brought Cincinnati to the point that clinched their playoff spot.
Acosta has scored in exactly 50% of the home matches so far this season and we back him to play a key role again in the coming match as Cincinnati celebrate their playoff berth with their fans.
