Pep Biel brings up game 100 as Charlotte meet FC Cincinnati
Charlotte meet FC Cincinnati, Thursday 11:00am (MLS). Pep Biel plays game number 100.
The big picture
Charlotte come in 5th on the ladder with 54 points; FC Cincinnati are 9th on 46. Charlotte have the higher position to protect.
Charlotte are 15–10–8 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
FC Cincinnati are 12–11–10 in MLS 2026, averaging 2 goals for and 2.2 against.
Form
Charlotte have won two of their last five and most recently beat Orlando City SC 4–0.
FC Cincinnati have won three of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Union 1–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2022: Charlotte 4, FC Cincinnati 2, 4 drawn.
Last time out (2026), it was a draw 3–3 at TQL Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: FC Cincinnati by 3 goals in 2023 (3–0).
Players to watch
For Charlotte, watch Idan Toklomati (0.5 goals a game, 5 assists in 2026) and Pep Biel (0.4 goals a game, 9 assists in 2026).
For FC Cincinnati, watch Kévin Denkey (0.5 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026) and Evander (0.5 goals a game, 13 assists in 2026).
Milestone watch
Pep Biel is set to play game 100.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Charlotte have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
