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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Charlotte FC take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important clash at the TQL Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have stepped up to the plate this season and will want to win this game.
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Preview
Charlotte FC are in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Inter Miami last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional over the past year. The hosts edged DC United to a narrow 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Charlotte FC have a good record against FC Cincinnati and have won two out of the five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's one victory.
- Charlotte FC won their first match against FC Cincinnati at home in March 2022 but have been winless in their last four such games in MLS.
- FC Cincinnati have won 12 of their last 14 matches in the regular season of MLS and are only the second team since the turn of the century to achieve such a run in a single edition of the competition.
- After a run of only one defeat in 10 matches in MLS, Charlotte FC have lost each of their last two matches in the competition.
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Prediction
FC Cincinnati are in a purple patch and have emerged as the early favorites to top the Eastern Conference standings. Yuya Kubo and Luciano Acosta were exceptional against Inter Miami and have been pivotal to their side's success this season.
Charlotte FC have slumped after a strong start to their campaign and will be up against a powerful opponent on Saturday. FC Cincinnati are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 4-1 Charlotte FC
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Yuya Kubo to score - Yes
