Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Charlotte vs Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Charlotte vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 10 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium |
Match Prediction: Charlotte 1-1 Cincinnati
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 Aug 2025 |  Cincinnati vs  Charlotte |
0 – 1 | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 15 Mar 2025 | Charlotte vs Cincinnati |
2 – 0 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 14 Jul 2024 | Cincinnati vs Charlotte |
1 – 3 | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 30 Mar 2024 | Charlotte vs Cincinnati |
1 – 1 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 24 Sep 2023 | Cincinnati vs Charlotte |
3 – 0 | TQL Stadium |
Charlotte come into this with a poor recent league run, but they are at home and have already shown they can beat Cincinnati in this head-to-head. Cincinnati’s form is stronger on results alone, with two wins and three draws in their last five league matches, although they have also been involved in plenty of high-scoring games. With no xG data available, the safest read is that Cincinnati look the steadier side, while Charlotte’s best route is to keep things tight and lean on their attacking quality.
The recent meetings point towards Charlotte being capable of causing problems, as they have won three of the last five against Cincinnati. Even so, Cincinnati’s current scoring record suggests they should create enough to test Charlotte’s back line, especially if the game opens up. Match Prediction: Charlotte 1-2 Cincinnati
Form Guide & Team Overview
Charlotte
Charlotte’s recent league form is patchy, with four defeats in their last five and only one win in that run. They have conceded at least two goals in three of those losses, which suggests they have been too easy to play through at times.
The one bright spot was the 2-1 win away to New York City, so there is evidence they can still compete when things click. At home, though, the 1-2 loss to Nashville SC shows they have not been especially secure in their own stadium either.
Charlotte Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  New England vs Charlotte |
1 – 0 | L | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 |  Nashville SC vs Charlotte |
4 – 2 | L | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  Orlando City vs Charlotte |
4 – 1 | L | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  New York City vs Charlotte |
1 – 2 | W | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 | Charlotte vs Nashville SC |
1 – 2 | L | Bank of America Stadium |
Cincinnati
Cincinnati arrive in better shape, unbeaten in their last five league matches with two wins and three draws. They have also scored in every one of those games, including a 4-4 draw with New York City and a 3-2 win away to Chicago Fire.
That said, their results have been open and a little loose at the back, with goals conceded in four of the five. The 2-0 win over New York RB is the cleanest recent performance, and that gives them a more solid reference point than Charlotte have at the moment.
Cincinnati Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 |  Chicago Fire vs Cincinnati |
2 – 3 | W | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Cincinnati vs  New York RB |
2 – 0 | W | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | New York City vs Cincinnati |
4 – 4 | D | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire |
3 – 3 | D | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 |  Toronto vs Cincinnati |
1 – 1 | D | BMO Field |
Team News & Injury Report
Charlotte
- Tim Ream (Called Up To National Team)
Cincinnati
- Kyle Smith (Red Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Charlotte (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Kristijan Kahlina (Goalkeeper), Agyemang Morrison (Defender), Andrew Privett (Defender), David Schnegg (Defender), Nathan Byrne (Defender), Ashley Westwood (Midfielder), Djibril Diani (Midfielder), Kerwin Vargas (Midfielder), Pep Biel (Midfielder), Wilfried Zaha (Midfielder), Idan Toklomati (Attacker)
Charlotte’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact base in midfield, with Ashley Westwood and Djibril Diani helping to screen the defence and start attacks. If Wilfried Zaha, Pep Biel and Kerwin Vargas can get on the ball between the lines, Idan Toklomati should have enough support to threaten Cincinnati’s back three.
Cincinnati (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Roman Celentano (Goalkeeper), A. Chirilă (Defender), TBC (Defender), Samuel Gidi (Defender), Bryan Ramírez (Midfielder), Gerardo Valenzuela (Midfielder), Pavel Bucha (Midfielder), Tah Anunga (Midfielder), Evander (Attacker), Kenji Mboma Dem (Attacker), Kévin Denkey (Attacker)
Cincinnati’s 3-4-1-2 can create overloads in central areas, with Bryan Ramírez and Gerardo Valenzuela providing width from deeper positions. Evander operating behind the front two should help link play and give Kévin Denkey and Kenji Mboma Dem chances to attack Charlotte’s defence.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Charlotte | Cincinnati | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Cincinnati | Idan Toklomati will need to make the most of his chances against A. Chirilă, because Charlotte may not get many clear openings. |
| Charlotte | Cincinnati | Ashley Westwood against Bryan Ramírez could shape the midfield battle, with both sides needing control in central areas. |
| Charlotte | Cincinnati | Idan Toklomati is key for Charlotte because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and will need to finish the moves they create. |
| Charlotte | Cincinnati | Evander is key for Cincinnati because he sits behind the strikers and can turn their possession into chances in the final third. |
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