Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

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Charlotte FC (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) welcomes FC Cincinnati (3-2-0) to Bank of America Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Charlotte FC is coming off a 2-0 home win last Saturday over the 2023 MLS Cup Champions, the Columbus Crew. Charlotte has won both of its home games this season, ending with 0.8 or more expected goals in each. It has tallied 7 points on the season mainly due to its strong defense, allowing just 4 goals in 5 games. It has yet to concede at home as well. Charlotte’s main weapon offensively is F Brecht Dejaegere, the only player on the season with both a goal and assist.

FC Cincinnati, which is coming off a Supporters Shield in 2023, has picked up where it left off. Cincinnati has won both of its games on the road, beating Chicago 2-1 and New England 2-1 despite having fewer expected goals in both games. FCC has had 3 clean sheet performances and tallied 5 goals across its 5 games. It is led by reigning MLS MVP, M Luciano Acosta, who has 2 goals and 2 assists on the season.

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Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Charlotte FC +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | FC Cincinnati +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +220
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Charlotte FC 1, FC Cincinnati 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+220).

Something is going to have to change for 1 of these clubs Saturday evening. Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati are both undefeated in this situation — Charlotte at home and FC Cincinnati on the road. In both road games, FCC has been within 0.2 expected goals of its opponent, so it has consistently played to the level of its competition.

Charlotte doesn’t have a breakthrough star yet like Cincinnati and has struggled consistently generating offense. However, it is at home and has been undefeated there. Considering the trends for both teams, the DRAW (+220) has the most value here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-122).

If there’s 1 thing both teams can do at a high level, it is defend, which is why the Under has good value here.

FCC looked to bolster its defense this offseason, adding D Miles Robinson. In doing so, it has allowed just 2 goals on the season and more than 1.0 expected goals just once.

Charlotte has gone under this total in 4 of its last 5 games. It has scored multiple goals just once, so it hasn’t often finished its opportunities. Charlotte has yet to allow more than 1.1 expected goals in a game.

Considering those season-long trends for the clubs, take UNDER 2.5 (-122).

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