FC Cincinnati (8 wins, 8 losses, 11 draws) welcomes Charlotte FC (10-16-2) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati is coming into this match after an absolute heartbreaking draw against rival Columbus. After leading 2-1 following the clock striking 90, FCC gave up a goal and settled for their 9th draw in 11 games.
FCC is led by star F Brandon Vazquez, who has 16 goals and 4 assists on the season. Fellow All-Star M and captain Luciano Acosta has 6 goals and 9 assists. FC Cincinnati is 1 point outside of playoff position.
In its first season in the MLS, Charlotte has actually impressed, but has failed to get many results as of late. Not surprising for a 1st-year club, Charlotte FC has been awful on the road, posting a 2-8-2 record.
They have now lost 6 of their last 8. Charlotte is led by F Karol Świderski with 8 goals on the season. He’s the only player with more than 5 for the road side.
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FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC odds, lines, picks and predictions
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- Money line: FC Cincinnati -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Charlotte FC +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +285
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)
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Prediction
FC Cincinnati 3, Charlotte FC 2
Money line (ML)
BET FC CINCINNATI (-122).
FC Cincinnati has had a couple of tough breaks at home, but against both Columbus and Atlanta, in their last 2 home matches, they have looked like the better side.
FCC has had more expected goals than their opponent in 6 straight home matches, a streak that includes games against the New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union.
Couple that with Charlotte’s awful play on the road this season, and FCC to win seems like the best bet at this value. Charlotte has lost 3 of its last 4 road matches.
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+155).
Charlotte has gone over this total in 4 straight road matches, and a good chunk of it is because of its poor defense. Charlotte is allowing 1.52 goals per game which won’t bode well against FCC’s high-pace offense.
FCC is an aggressive side and has the talent to back it up, having gone over this total in 4 of their last 5 matches. FCC averages 1.67 goals and allows 1.78 per game.
Considering how both have played as of late, I’ll take the alternate over for better value here.
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