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Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati Draw 2-2 in Thrilling Match

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Bank of America Stadium

Charlotte FC 2, FC Cincinnati 2, final. Our MLS picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC?

Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati drew 2-2 at Bank of America Stadium on May 9, 2026.

In an exciting encounter at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati played to a 2-2 draw. This match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Charlotte FC leading the all-time series against Cincinnati at 3-1-1 prior to this fixture.

Charlotte FC entered the match struggling with form, having lost their last five games, including a recent 1-0 defeat to New England Revolution on May 2. Their overall home record stands at 4 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses this season, with an average of 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 goals allowed per game. In their last ten matches, they have a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss, but their recent performance has seen them on a three-game losing streak.

On the other hand, FC Cincinnati came into the match with a more favorable outlook, having won their last two games, including a 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire FC on May 3. Their season record shows 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.0 goals scored and 2.5 goals allowed per game. Cincinnati's recent form has been solid, with a record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last ten matches.

The match was tightly contested, with both teams showing their attacking prowess. Charlotte FC's recent struggles were evident, but they managed to find the back of the net twice against a Cincinnati defense that has allowed an average of 2.5 goals per game.

In terms of home and away performance, Charlotte FC has struggled at home recently, with a home record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches, while Cincinnati has been more resilient on the road, winning 2 of their last 5 away games.

The odds for the match, provided by DraftKings, reflected a competitive matchup, with Charlotte FC listed at +110 and FC Cincinnati at +195. The spread was set at -0.5 for Charlotte, with a total of 3.5 goals for the match.

Both teams faced injury concerns leading up to the match, but the specifics of those injuries were not detailed in the available information.

As the match progressed, viewers were treated to an engaging display of soccer, with both teams demonstrating their capabilities. The draw leaves both teams looking to improve as they move forward in the season, with Charlotte FC hoping to break their losing streak and FC Cincinnati looking to build on their recent successes.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsCLT +110 3.5 o +115 / u -150 FC Cincinnati +195 · Charlotte FC +110

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Leaders

  • Total ShotsPep Biel4Charlotte FC
  • Accurate PassesTim Ream60Charlotte FC
  • SavesKristijan Kahlina3Charlotte FC
  • Total ShotsEvander5FC Cincinnati
  • Accurate PassesAndrei Chirila75FC Cincinnati
  • SavesRoman Celentano2FC Cincinnati

Recent form

Charlotte FC

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L31.7 scored · 1.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

  • W2-1vs New York City FCApr 18
  • L4-1vs Orlando City SCApr 22
  • L4-2vs Nashville SCApr 25
  • L2-0vs Atlanta United FCApr 28
  • L1-0vs New England RevolutionMay 2

FC Cincinnati

Last 10: 3-4-3Streak W22 scored · 2.5 allowed per game1-3 away

  • D1-1vs Toronto FCApr 11
  • D3-3vs Chicago Fire FCApr 18
  • D4-4vs New York City FCApr 22
  • W2-0vs Red Bull New YorkApr 25
  • W3-2vs Chicago Fire FCMay 2

Standings

TeamGames playedLostPoint differentialPointsTiedWonRankOverall
Nashville SC222+3052416116-4-2
Inter Miami CF224+1542612212-6-4
Chicago Fire FC216+1137411311-4-6
New England Revolution227+937411411-4-7
Charlotte FC227+835510510-5-7
FC Cincinnati227-2317868-7-7
New York City FC228+5287777-7-8
Red Bull New York2210-14265787-5-10
Orlando City SC2211-17254797-4-11
Toronto FC227-625105105-10-7
D.C. United227-825105115-10-7
Philadelphia Union2210-52466126-6-10
Atlanta United FC2213-132136136-3-13
CF Montréal2211-162165145-6-11
Columbus Crew2212-82055155-5-12

Box score

StatCharlotte FCFC Cincinnati
Fouls committed915
Yellow cards14
Red cards00
Offsides21
Won corners74
Saves32
Possession pct4753
Total shots1213
Shots on target35
Shot pct0.30.4
Penalty kick goals00
Penalty kick shots00
Accurate passes453529
Total passes503581
Pass pct0.90.9
Accurate crosses64
Total crosses2614
Cross pct0.20.3
Total long balls3737
Accurate long balls1720
Longball pct0.50.5
Blocked shots44
Effective tackles97
Total tackles1310
Tackle pct0.70.7
Interceptions thrown56
Effective clearance2026
Total clearance2026

Venue

  • Bank of America StadiumCharlotte, North Carolina
  • Attendance26252

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