Saturday , 14 November 2026

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
FC Cincinnati
0 – 1
Full Time
Charlotte FC
Sun 10 Aug 2025 · 22:00 UTC TQL Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Lukas Engel 62' Y
Gerardo Valenzuela 64' Y
Brian Anunga 70' R
Y 82' Eryk Williamson
Roman Celentano 83' Y
Y 90' Kerwin Vargas
Evander 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC — MLS at TQL Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 34 77
2 Internacional CF Miami 34 60
3 New England Revolution 34 58
4 Chicago Fire FC 34 55
5 Charlotte FC 34 54
6 Philadelphia Union 34 50
7 Columbus Crew SC 34 47
8 FC Cincinnati 34 46
9 Orlando City SC 34 46
10 New York City FC 34 42
11 New York Red Bulls 34 42
12 Toronto FC 34 39
13 Atlanta United FC 34 33
14 D.C. United SC 34 33
15 Montreal Impact FC 34 26
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 64
17 FC Dallas 34 58
18 St. Louis City 34 54
19 San Jose Earthquakes 34 52
20 Houston Dynamo 34 51
21 Los Angeles FC 34 47
22 Portland Timbers 34 46
23 Seattle Sounders FC 34 46
24 Real Salt Lake 34 45
25 Minnesota United FC 34 44
26 Los Angeles Galaxy 34 44
27 Colorado Rapids SC 34 43
28 San Diego FC 34 38
29 Austin FC 34 34
30 Sporting Kansas City 34 26

Head-to-Head

2
4
4
FC Cincinnati 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals Charlotte FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-10 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Charlotte FC 2025-03-15 Charlotte FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati 2024-07-13 FC Cincinnati 1–3 Charlotte FC 2024-03-30 Charlotte FC 1–1 FC Cincinnati 2023-09-23 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Charlotte FC

Recent Form

FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Charlotte FC H 0–1 L
26 Jul Internacional CF Miami A 0–0 D
20 Jul Real Salt Lake A 1–0 W
16 Jul Internacional CF Miami H 3–0 W
13 Jul Columbus Crew SC H 2–4 L
05 Jul Chicago Fire FC H 2–1 W
Charlotte FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug FC Cincinnati A 1–0 W
26 Jul Toronto FC H 2–0 W
19 Jul Atlanta United FC A 3–2 W
16 Jul D.C. United SC H 2–1 W
12 Jul New York City FC H 2–0 W
05 Jul Orlando City SC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

FC Cincinnati Charlotte FC
#8 Position #5
46 Points 54
34 Played 34
12 / 10 / 12 W / D / L 15 / 9 / 10
67 Scored 66
75 Conceded 51
-8 GD +15
1.35 PPG 1.59
35% Win % 44%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
26% Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season

FC Cincinnati are 8th (46 pts). Charlotte FC are 5th (54 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Cincinnati
0-15
6/3
16-30
5/11
31-45
10/11
46-60
8/13
61-75
6/7
76+
17/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Charlotte FC
0-15
8/5
16-30
8/8
31-45
5/5
46-60
7/7
61-75
10/8
76+
12/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Cincinnati
Kevin Denkey 17 G 2 A
Evander 14 G 13 A
Tom Barlow 10 G 4 A
Pavel Bucha 6 G 3 A
Charlotte FC
Pep Biel 13 G 10 A
Idan Gorno 13 G 4 A
Liel Abada 10 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Cincinnati side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' FC Cincinnati are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Charlotte FC that had 169 games and scored 257 goals.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Smith will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' The 26-year-old Luca Orellano has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Cincinnati must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Ender Echenique has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luca Orellano on 46 minute.
  • 51' FC Cincinnati are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Charlotte FC backline.
  • 52' The Charlotte FC bench stirs into life. Bill Tuiloma is withdrawn and Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty gets his opportunity.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' Lukas Engel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 62.
  • 64' It’s a booking for FC Cincinnati player. Gerardo Valenzuela gets a card.
  • 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 70' Brian Anunga catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
  • 73' Brad Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kei Kamara on 73 minute.
  • 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Liel Abada as he leaves the pitch. Eryk Williamson steps in for Charlotte FC.
  • 82' It’s gonna be a card for Eryk Williamson.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Roman Celentano argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 85' Charlotte FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Wilfried Zaha on 85.
  • 88' Charlotte FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nick Scardina is hanging Nathan Byrne on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' Kerwin Vargas is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The final score is 0-1.

Lineups

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pat Noonan

Charlotte FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dean Smith

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karol Swiderski 4
Luciano Acosta 4
Liel Abada 3
Alvaro Barreal 2
Kevin Denkey 2
Aaron Boupendza 2
Wilfried Zaha 1
Pavel Bucha 1

Head to Head

2025-08-10 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Charlotte FC 2025-03-15 Charlotte FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati 2024-07-13 FC Cincinnati 1–3 Charlotte FC 2024-03-30 Charlotte FC 1–1 FC Cincinnati 2023-09-23 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Charlotte FC

FC Cincinnati Form

2025-08-10 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Charlotte FC L 2025-07-26 Internacional CF Miami 0–0 FC Cincinnati D 2025-07-20 Real Salt Lake 0–1 FC Cincinnati W 2025-07-16 FC Cincinnati 3–0 Internacional CF Miami W 2025-07-13 FC Cincinnati 2–4 Columbus Crew SC L 2025-07-05 FC Cincinnati 2–1 Chicago Fire FC W

Charlotte FC Form

2025-08-10 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Charlotte FC W 2025-07-26 Charlotte FC 2–0 Toronto FC W 2025-07-19 Atlanta United FC 2–3 Charlotte FC W 2025-07-16 Charlotte FC 2–1 D.C. United SC W 2025-07-12 Charlotte FC 2–0 New York City FC W 2025-07-05 Charlotte FC 2–2 Orlando City SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62 FC Cincinnati xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06 Charlotte FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Cincinnati30% Draw24% Charlotte FC46%
Actual: Charlotte FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

FC Cincinnati or Draw
55%
Draw or Charlotte FC
70%
FC Cincinnati or Charlotte FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Cincinnati25% Draw39% Charlotte FC36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Cincinnati

Handicap FC Cincinnati covers Push Charlotte FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 15% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 19% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 14% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✗

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