FC Cincinnati v Charlotte FC Betting Tips [23 September 2023]

Cincinnati will look to take a step closer to the MLS Eastern Conference title when they face Charlotte on Monday. The hosts currently lead the Eastern Conference standings, while the visitors are in 12th place. Cincinnati have been very good for the majority of this season, but they have been stumbling in recent weeks. They come into this match following a 1-1 draw away to Montreal. That result extended their recent record to three games without a win, including a loss to Orlando and back-to-back draws. Cincinnati are now on 59 points after 29 games, nine clear of their closest challengers. The Orange and Blues lost their last home game 1-0 to Orlando. However, that was the only loss they have conceded on home soil this season, along with 12 wins and a draw. The hosts are the clear favourites in this one. 

Meanwhile, Charlotte have struggled to put a good run of results together this season. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in their last match. That was their fourth consecutive draw following a 1-1 to Orlando and Nashville and a stalemate against DC United. As a result, the visitors are now on 33 points, three points off the final series playoff spots. However, they have only played 28 games this season, meaning they have at least one game in hand on the sides above them. Charlotte’s away record of late has been relatively poor as they have failed to win any of their last six games on the road, drawing three and losing three. Still, with Cincinnati not in the same type of form that were earlier in the season, the visitors may be able to take something from this one and possibly even pull off an upset. 

Considering the gap in the league table between these sides, the hosts should have no problem claiming the win. However, their form over the last few weeks has created a few concerns, which means that we will opt for the safety of our money back in the event of a draw. Our Cincinnati vs Charlotte prediction: Cincinnati Draw No Bet.