Sunday , 16 August 2026

Charlotte FC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Charlotte FC
2 – 2
Full Time
FC Cincinnati
Sat 8 Jul 2023 · 23:30 UTC Bank of America Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Karol Swiderski 14' 1–0
Karol Swiderski 24' 2–0
2–1 52' Luciano Acosta pen
2–2 68' Alvaro Barreal
Y 11' Yerson Mosquera
Guzman Corujo 28' Y
Y 29' Ian Murphy
Jaylin Lindsey 45' Y
Y 57' Sergio Santos
Scott Arfield 69' Y
YR 75' Ian Murphy
Kamil Jozwiak 89' Y
Karol Swiderski 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Charlotte FC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Bank of America Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

4
3
2
Charlotte FC 9 games · Avg 2.2 goals FC Cincinnati
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-08 Charlotte FC 2–2 FC Cincinnati 2022-09-03 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Charlotte FC 2022-03-26 Charlotte FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati

Recent Form

Charlotte FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul FC Cincinnati H 2–2 D
05 Jul New York City FC A 1–1 D
24 Jun Montreal Impact FC H 0–0 D
21 Jun New York Red Bulls A 2–2 D
10 Jun Seattle Sounders FC H 3–3 D
03 Jun Columbus Crew SC A 2–4 L
FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Charlotte FC A 2–2 D
01 Jul New England Revolution H 2–2 D
24 Jun D.C. United SC A 0–3 L
21 Jun Toronto FC H 3–0 W
11 Jun Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 1–1 D
03 Jun Chicago Fire FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Charlotte FC FC Cincinnati
#7 Position #6
25 Points 26
18 Played 18
7 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 5 / 6
29 Scored 45
27 Conceded 44
+2 GD +1
1.39 PPG 1.44
39% Win % 39%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season

Charlotte FC are 7th (25 pts). FC Cincinnati are 6th (26 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Charlotte FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/4
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/7
31-45
9/5
46-60
4/7
61-75
2/1
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Charlotte FC
Pep Biel 8 G 5 A
Idan Gorno 4 G 1 A
FC Cincinnati
Evander 10 G 4 A
Kevin Denkey 10 G 1 A
Tom Barlow 5 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Bank of America Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Derrick Jones has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 11' Poor challenge from Yerson Mosquera. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 14' Karol Swiderski has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
  • 19' The travelling FC Cincinnati supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 24' Karol Swiderski adds to his 0 season tally! Charlotte FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 28' The referee shows Charlotte FC player a card on 28.
  • 29' It’s gonna be a card for Ian Murphy.
  • 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with FC Cincinnati winning 0% of all matches.
  • 36' Another substitution for Charlotte FC to replace Derrick Jones by Jan Sobocinski on 36 minute.
  • 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Charlotte FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' Luciano Acosta makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and FC Cincinnati are in front.
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Sergio Santos is booked for FC Cincinnati — card on 57.
  • 59' Fresh legs for FC Cincinnati! Marco Angulo comes on to replace Sergio Santos.
  • 64' It looks surprising Charlotte FC does not make any changes. Alvaro Barreal has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alvaro Barreal makes it 2-2.
  • 69' Scott Arfield was booked on 69.
  • 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jaylin Lindsey, as he is very good at scoring at Bank of America Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 75' FC Cincinnati receives a card for a hard tackle on 75.
  • 80' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Santiago Arias suffering a number of foals already.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Charlotte FC. Ashley Westwood is replaced by Patrick Agyemang.
  • 87' FC Cincinnati ring the changes. Yuya Kubo has done his job and it is now time for Ray Gaddis to step up.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Kamil Jozwiak on 89 minutes earns him a card. Charlotte FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Karol Swiderski.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Charlotte FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

FC Cincinnati Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karol Swiderski 4
Luciano Acosta 4
Aaron Boupendza 2
Liel Abada 2
Alvaro Barreal 2
Djibril Diani 1
Iuri Tavares 1
Kerwin Vargas 1

Head to Head

2023-07-08 Charlotte FC 2–2 FC Cincinnati 2022-09-03 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Charlotte FC 2022-03-26 Charlotte FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati

Charlotte FC Form

2023-07-08 Charlotte FC 2–2 FC Cincinnati D 2023-07-05 New York City FC 1–1 Charlotte FC D 2023-06-24 Charlotte FC 0–0 Montreal Impact FC D 2023-06-21 New York Red Bulls 2–2 Charlotte FC D 2023-06-10 Charlotte FC 3–3 Seattle Sounders FC D 2023-06-03 Columbus Crew SC 4–2 Charlotte FC L

FC Cincinnati Form

2023-07-08 Charlotte FC 2–2 FC Cincinnati D 2023-07-01 FC Cincinnati 2–2 New England Revolution D 2023-06-24 D.C. United SC 3–0 FC Cincinnati L 2023-06-21 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Toronto FC W 2023-06-11 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–1 FC Cincinnati D 2023-06-03 FC Cincinnati 1–0 Chicago Fire FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.26 Charlotte FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Charlotte FC46% Draw23% FC Cincinnati31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 76%
24%
± 3.5 57%
43%
± 4.5 38%
62%

Double Chance

Charlotte FC or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
54%
Charlotte FC or FC Cincinnati
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Charlotte FC37% Draw37% FC Cincinnati26%
Actual: Charlotte FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
1 – 0
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Charlotte FC

Handicap Charlotte FC covers Push FC Cincinnati covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 14% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 19% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 15% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 9% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.