FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC Preview & Lineup Predictions

FC Cincinnati host Charlotte FC at TQL Stadium on Saturday night.

Matchup	FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC
Competition	Major League Soccer (Round 25)
Date	Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Kickoff Time	7:30 p.m. ET
Location	TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
TV Channel	Apple TV

FC Cincinnati (8-7-8) are seventh in the Eastern Conference, but have conceded nine goals in their last two games and have not scored a single goal themselves. The club lost 0-4 against Nashville and then 0-5 against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

Cincy have struggled with discipline this season, receiving seven red cards in 2026, which is the second-most in MLS behind San Diego FC.

Evander is still second in the MLS with 23 goal contributions (13 goals, 10 assists), behind only Lionel Messi (29 goal contributions).

Charlotte FC (11-6-7) are undefeated in their last six games, and currently sit fifth in the eastern Conference. They scored 10 goals in their last five matches, and midfielder Pep Biel has been sensational, particularly away from home. Biel has scored or assisted in six of his last eight away matches.

Biel leads the team in goals (11), and assists (7) so far this season. New signing Allan Saint-Maximin has two assists in his first six games for the Crown.

Cincinnati vs. Charlotte Betting Odds

	FC Cincinnati	Charlotte FC
To Win	+105	+200
Tie	+333

All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.

FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC Lineup Predictions

Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup

Coach: Dean Smith
Formation: 4-3-3

		ST Idan Toklomati
LW Allan Saint-Maximin				RW Liel Abada
	CM Pep Biel		CM Brandt Bronico
		CM Luca de la Torre
LB David Schnegg				RB Nathan Byrne
	CB Tim Ream		CB Henry Kessler
		GK Kristijan Kahlina

Out: Harry Toffolo (knock), Nimfasha Bershimas (foot), Aron John (shoulder)

FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup

Coach: Pat Noonan
Formation: 3-4-1-2

	ST Kenji Mboma Dem		ST Kevin Denkey
		AM Evander
LM Ender Echenique				RM Pavel Bucha
	CM Gerardo Valenzuela		CM Samuel Gidi
CB Matt Miazga		CB Miles Robinson		CB Nick Hagglund
		GK Roman Celentano

Out: David Doudera (knock), Kristian Fletcher (knee), Obinna Nwobodo (Suspended)

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