Scheduled Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (kickoff listed around 7:30–7:40 p.m. ET)
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina (capacity ~74,867; open-air stadium)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
This is a cross-conference clash between two playoff-contending sides. Charlotte is solidly in the Eastern Conference postseason picture, while FC Dallas sits near the top of the Western Conference. It marks the first regular-season meeting between the clubs.
Current Records & Standings
Charlotte FC: 12W-7D-8L, ~47 GF, ~38 GA, GD +9, 43 points (typically 4th or 5th in the East). Strong home form supports their positioning.
FC Dallas: 13W-6/8D-6/8L (sources vary slightly on exact W-D-L split but converge on ~47 points), ~50 GF, ~42 GA, GD +8, 47 points (3rd in the West). Consistent scorers with a recent strong run.
Weather Forecast
Charlotte weather for Saturday calls for cooler, unsettled conditions: highs around 66–70°F (19–21°C), cloudy with a high chance of showers/rain (often 50–90%+ in forecasts, especially afternoon/evening), breezy northeast winds (10–20 mph with gusts possible up to 30–35 mph), and overcast skies. Rain could impact the open-air pitch and favor a more physical or lower-scoring contest depending on intensity.
Injury & Availability Reports
Charlotte FC:
Tim Ream – suspended in some reports.
Nimfasha Berchimas (lower body/foot) and Aron John (upper body/shoulder) – out.
Brandt Bronico (lower body/undisclosed) – questionable but expected available per some updates.
Other players (e.g., Aloko) returning from international duty and expected available. Core attackers like Pep Biel remain key.
FC Dallas: Generally listed with no major reported absentees in recent trackers. Petar Musa and supporting cast (Logan Farrington, Santiago Moreno, etc.) are expected to feature. Earlier issues (e.g., season-ending for some depth) do not heavily impact the first team.
Predicted lineups
Charlotte (4-3-3): Kahlina; Toffolo/Ream/Kessler/Cleary; Diani/Westwood/de la Torre; Saint-Maximin/Goodwin/Biel (or Abada support).
Dallas (3-4-2-1 or similar): Sirois; Norris/Urhoghide/Ibeagha; Moore/Cappis/Kaick/Johansson; Moreno/Valiente; Musa/Farrington.
Key Player Matchups
Pep Biel (~12 goals + strong creation) for Charlotte vs. Dallas midfield/defense: Biel is Charlotte’s primary goal threat and chance creator. Containing his movement and link-up with Saint-Maximin/Abada will be critical.
Petar Musa (~18 goals) for FC Dallas vs. Charlotte’s back line (potentially without Ream): Musa leads Dallas’ attack and is a high-volume finisher. Charlotte’s center backs and Kahlina must limit his service.
Midfield control: Westwood/de la Torre (CLT) vs. Kaick/Cappis/Moreno (DAL). Second balls and transitions will shape the game.
Wing play and set pieces: Saint-Maximin’s dribbling and Dallas’ wide options/physicality create threats on both sides.
Recent Team Forms
Charlotte FC: Solid overall with recent mixed results — 0-1 home loss to Chicago Fire, 2-1 away win at D.C. United, 3-3 draw at Cincinnati, 2-1 win at Montréal, 0-0 home draw vs. Houston. Form roughly D-W-D-W-L. Capable of grinding results at home.
FC Dallas: Strong recent stretch — 1-0 home win over LAFC, 0-0 home draw vs. Austin, 2-1 home win vs. Portland, 2-1 away win at Minnesota, 4-3 home win vs. Sporting KC. Form roughly W-D-W-W-W (or similar strong unbeaten run). High-scoring and resilient.
Series History (H2H)
Very limited history. The clubs have never met in the regular season prior to this matchup. Their only prior encounter was a 2023 Leagues Cup match that ended 2-2 (Dallas advanced on penalties in some accounts). This is effectively a fresh slate.
Betting Trends
Totals: Commonly around 2.5 or 3 (Over 2.5 competitive given both teams’ scoring rates; Under also viable with weather).
Home edge for Charlotte is priced in, but Dallas’ superior recent form and attack (Musa) keep the road side competitive. Cross-conference games can produce variance.
MATCH ODDS
FC Dallas + 201
Charlotte FC + 118
Draw + 310
Over 3 – 133 Under 3 + 108
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 9, 2026
