FC Cincinnati lineup vs Philadelphia Union

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FC Cincinnati's expected lineup vs Philadelphia Union, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 39 matches): Celentano (32); Bucha (32), Evander (32), Gidi (27), Nwobodo (25), Valenzuela (24), Ramírez (23); Denkey (34), Dem (21). Out: Robinson, Echenique. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Inter Miami match on 28 Oct.

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FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Philadelphia Union

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FC Cincinnati are without Robinson and Echenique at home to Philadelphia Union in the MLS, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 39 official matches is: Celentano in goal, Robinson across the back, and Denkey, Echenique and Dem further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFRobinsonOut
  2. MIDBuchaDoubtful
  3. MIDGidi
  4. FWDEcheniqueOut
  5. FWDDem

Team news

  • Unavailable: Robinson (Out), Echenique (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
  • Doubtful: Bucha.
  • Based on starts across 39 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for FC Cincinnati, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

FC Cincinnati are 8th in the MLS on 43 points from 32 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
3-5-2most-used · 13 of last 30
3-5-2
43%
3-4-1-2
30%
3-4-3
10%
3-4-2-1
10%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Most Common FC Cincinnati Starting XI

Based on 39 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is FC Cincinnati's expected lineup?
FC Cincinnati are without Robinson and Echenique at home to Philadelphia Union in the MLS, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 39 official matches is: Celentano in goal, Robinson across the back, and Denkey, Echenique and Dem further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-5-2): Celentano, Robinson (out), Bucha, Evander, Gidi, Nwobodo, Valenzuela, Bryan Ramírez, Denkey, Echenique (out), Dem.
Who started FC Cincinnati's last match?
FC Cincinnati's starting XI on 28 Oct 2026 in the MLS (3-5-2): R. Celentano, S. Gidi, N. Hagglund, T. Hadebe, D. Douděra, G. Valenzuela, Evander, O. Nwobodo, Bryan Josías Ramírez León, K. Mboma Dem, K. Denkey.
What was FC Cincinnati's last result?
FC Cincinnati drew with Inter Miami 2–2 on 28 Oct 2026.
When did FC Cincinnati last win?
FC Cincinnati last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating DC United 2–0.
Who takes penalties for FC Cincinnati?
K. Denkey has taken the most penalties for FC Cincinnati in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for FC Cincinnati this season?
K. Denkey leads with 34 starts for FC Cincinnati across all competitions this season.
What formation does FC Cincinnati use most often?
FC Cincinnati have used a 3-5-2 in 19 of their 39 matches this season.
Which FC Cincinnati goalkeeper has started the most this season?
R. Celentano has made the most starts as goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati this season, starting 32 matches.
Which FC Cincinnati defender has started the most this season?
M. Robinson has made the most starts as defender for FC Cincinnati this season, starting 25 matches.
Which FC Cincinnati midfielder has started the most this season?
Evander has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Cincinnati this season, starting 32 matches.
Which FC Cincinnati forward has started the most this season?
K. Denkey has made the most starts as forward for FC Cincinnati this season, starting 34 matches.
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FC Cincinnati past seasons

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2024MLS, Eastern Conference3rd59
2023MLS, Eastern Conference1st69
2022MLS, Eastern Conference5th49
2021MLS, Eastern Conference14th20
2020MLS, MLS: Regular Season14th16
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