FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Prediction: Both sides are expected to score

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 11 August 2025

FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC will lock horns at the TQL Stadium in the early hours of Monday, 11 August 2025. The hosts are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games in the league, while the visitors are unbeaten in their last five games. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

FC Cincinnati: form and statistics

FC Cincinnati suffered a 2-1 loss to Guadalajara in the North & Central America League Cup round 3 after previously securing a 3-2 win over Monterrey and losing on penalties to Juarez. They will now return to league action, where they played a goalless draw against Inter Miami. The Knifey Lions sit second in the Eastern Conference with 49 points in 25 games, scoring 39 goals and conceding 31. The Garys are one point behind league leaders Philadelphia Union, who sit first on the table with 50 points.

FC Cincinnati: Team News and Injury Report

FC Cincinnati will be without at least three players in this game, with Kevin Denkey, Yuya Kubo, and Obinna Nwobodo ruled out due to injuries. However, the coach is expected to continue with a back three of Miles Robinson, Matthew Miazga, and Lukas Engel, providing cover for Roman Celentano.

🔖FC Cincinnati possible starting lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper – Roman Celentano

Defenders – Miles Robinson, Matthew Miazga, Lukas Engel

Midfielders – DeAndre Yedlin, Brian Anunga, Evander, Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano

Attackers – Kei Kamara, Gerardo Valenzuela

⛔️Out: Kevin Denkey (leg injury), Yuya Kubo (ankle injury), Obinna Nwobodo (thigh injury).

👤 Head coach: Pat Noonan

Charlotte FC: form and statistics

Charlotte FC secured a 2-0 win over Monterrey in their last game at the North & Central America League Cup round 3. They will now return to league action, where they last secured a 2-0 win over Toronto FC. The Crown remain unbeaten in their last five games in the league with four wins. They sit 7th on the table with 38 points in 25 games, scoring 43 goals and conceding 39.

Charlotte FC: Team News and Injury Report

The Crown will be without at least two players in this game, as Nathan Byrne and Souleyman Doumbia are ruled out of this game. However, I expect the head coach, Dean Smith, to have Kristijan Kahlina on the post in a 4-3-3 formation.

🔖Charlotte FC possible starting lineup (4-3-3) 

Goalkeeper – Kristijan Kahlina

Defenders – Bill Tuiloma, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty

Midfielders – Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico

Attackers — Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Wilfried Zaha.

⛔️Out: Souleyman Doumbia (hamstring injury), Nathan Byrne (neck injury).

👤Head coach: Dean Smith

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC: head-to-head statistics

FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC have met seven times since 2022. FC Cincinnati won twice, Charlotte FC won three times, and two games ended in draws. The last game between the two teams ended in a 2-0 win for the Crown.

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Eight of the last nine games of FC Cincinnati at home and five of the last six games of Charlotte FC on the road have seen BTTS. 1xBet offers 1.60 odds for this option;
• FC Cincinnati are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games in the league, while the visitors are unbeaten in their last five games. A draw is available at 3.845 odds on 1xBet;
• Three of the last five games between the two teams saw at least three goals. This option is available at 1.66 odds on 1xBet.

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC match prediction, 11 August 2025

Both sides have been experiencing a good run in the league, and it will be hard to separate the two sides in this game. While the hosts are unbeaten in seven of their last eight games in the league, the visitors are unbeaten in their last five games. So, I think a draw will settle the game with both sides finding the back of the net.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score at a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: A draw for a coefficient of 3.85 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.61 in the 1xBet bookmaker.