Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 25 match between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Charlotte FC go up against FC Cincinnati on Sunday for a Major League Soccer meeting at TQL Stadium.
The FC Cincinnati go into the game in rank 7 in the Eastern Conference, while the Charlotte FC rank 4 in the Eastern Conference.
Team form: FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC
FC Cincinnati Form
A single point is all FC Cincinnati can show for their efforts in the past three matches. They managed a 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders FC, before getting trounced 4-0 against Nashville SC while Philadelphia Union won 5-0. FC Cincinnati won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the TQL Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded 14 and scored 20 goals.
Charlotte FC Form
In their last three matches, Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United 0-2, drew 0-0 with Houston Dynamo FC and beat CF Montreal by 1-2. Charlotte FC managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding seven times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting facts for FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 10 of the last 12 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- FC Cincinnati have won 7 of the last 9 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 FC Cincinnati home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 FC Cincinnati home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- FC Cincinnati have won 4 of the last 5 home matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Charlotte FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Charlotte FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Evander Ferreira brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, FC Cincinnati will start him against Charlotte FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Liel Abada, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC
Full-time result
FC Cincinnati won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at TQL Stadium. They drew one and lost two as well, while Charlotte FC won four of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost five. FC Cincinnati did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil. Charlotte FC remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce. Charlotte FC have not lost to FC Cincinnati in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
FC Cincinnati scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Charlotte FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive home games FC Cincinnati played. FC Cincinnati managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Charlotte FC performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for FC Cincinnati, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Charlotte FC, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves. Astonishingly, FC Cincinnati failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches.
