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FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Houston Dynamo1 UNAVAILABLE
FC Cincinnati are without Gidi away at Houston Dynamo in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 31 official matches is: Celentano in goal, Robinson and León across the back, and Denkey and Evander further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Gidi (Out).
- Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 12 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
- Doubtful: Evander.
- Based on starts across 31 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.

Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
Most Common FC Cincinnati Starting XI
Based on 31 official matches this season
- CelentanoGK · 26 starts
- RobinsonDEF · 23 starts
- LeónDEF · 20 starts
- BuchaMID · 27 starts
- GidiMID · 22 starts
- EcheniqueMID · 21 starts
- ValenzuelaMID · 20 starts
- DemMID · 18 starts
- NwobodoMID · 17 starts
- DenkeyFWD · 27 starts
- EvanderFWD · 26 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDDenkey3/3 penalties scored
FC Cincinnati fixtures
FC Cincinnati @ Houston Dynamo
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- What is FC Cincinnati's expected lineup?
- FC Cincinnati are without Gidi away at Houston Dynamo in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 31 official matches is: Celentano in goal, Robinson and León across the back, and Denkey and Evander further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-5-2): Celentano, Robinson, León, Bucha, Gidi (out), Echenique, Valenzuela, Dem, Nwobodo, Denkey, Evander.
- Who started FC Cincinnati's last match?
- FC Cincinnati's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the MLS (3-5-2): R. Celentano, M. Robinson, N. Hagglund, A. Chirila, E. Echenique, P. Bucha, G. Valenzuela, S. Gidi, K. Mboma Dem, K. Denkey, T. Barlow.
- What was FC Cincinnati's last result?
- FC Cincinnati drew with Charlotte 3–3 on 12 Sept 2026.
- When did FC Cincinnati last win?
- FC Cincinnati last won on 19 Aug 2026, beating New York City FC 2–1.
- 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 27 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 12 of their 31 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 26 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 23 matches.
- Which FC Cincinnati midfielder has started the most this season?
- P. Bucha has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Cincinnati this season, starting 27 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 27 matches.
FC Cincinnati away to Houston Dynamo
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