Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M (O&M FC) in the second leg of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One series sees FC Cincinnati hosting the Dominican Republic side at TQL Stadium on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with a commanding 4-0 aggregate lead from the first leg in Santiago de los Caballeros.
The Orange and Blue delivered a ruthless 4-0 victory on February 18, with goals from Tom Barlow, Kévin Denkey, and a brace from Ayoub Jabbari. O&M FC, making their Champions Cup debut, face an uphill task to overturn the deficit, but the visitors will look to restore pride in front of a small traveling contingent.
With Cincinnati unbeaten in their last seven competitive games and O&M struggling for goals away, this Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M clash is expected to be a home celebration for Pat Noonan’s side as they look to advance to the Round of 16.
Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
The second leg of this Round One series sees Cincinnati aiming to seal progression with a strong home performance against Universidad O&M.
| Match | FC Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M |
|---|---|
| Competition | CONCACAF Champions Cup — Round One (2nd leg) |
| Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati |
Team News and Analysis
FC Cincinnati Team News
- Cincinnati are unbeaten at the start of the 2026 season and have already scored six goals without conceding across competitions.
- The first leg saw rotation, with players like Tom Barlow, Kévin Denkey, and Ayoub Jabbari getting on the scoresheet.
- With a busy schedule (up to 9 games in 6 weeks), some rotation is expected, but a balanced XI should still be strong enough to secure progression.
Universidad O&M Team News
- O&M qualified as Caribbean Cup runners-up, marking their first appearance in this competition.
- They are struggling for form, winless in recent matches and scoring few goals domestically.
- The Dominican side will likely adopt a more attacking approach compared to the first leg in an attempt to recover the deficit.
Analysis: Cincinnati’s TQL fortress (unbeaten in 8) vs. O&M’s grit; aggregate lead tilts heavily—expect Cincinnati control, with second-half subs decisive.
Head-to-Head Record
First competitive series: First leg Universidad O&M 0-4 FC Cincinnati. Average 2.0 goals, low-scoring in first leg.
All-time H2H
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Universidad O&M 0-4 FC Cincinnati | 0-4 |
Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M Starting XI Lineups
- FC Cincinnati (5-3-2) Starting XI vs Universidad O&M: Roman Celentano, Miles Robinson, Gilberto Flores, Andrei Chirila, Kyle Smith, Bryan Ramirez, Obinna Nwobodo, Brian Anunga, Evander,Kévin Denkey, Tom Barlow.
- Universidad O&M (3-5-2) Starting XI vs Cincinnati: Omry Bello, Yoan Melo, Julen Olasagasti, Reyvin De La Rosa, Gabriel Castillo, Jon Trincado, Emmanuel Cuello, Sergio Paredes, Anyelo Gómez, Josué Báez, Ronaldiño Caicedo
Noonan/Universidad O&M briefings: Cincinnati rotation with Jabbari/Denkey leading; O&M standard setup. Subs: Chirila (Cincinnati), Echenique (O&M).
Key Players
- FC Cincinnati:
- Ayoub Jabbari – Forward’s clinical edge (brace in first leg) torments defenses; pace exploits O&M’s flanks.
- Universidad O&M:
- Anyelo Gómez (FW): With the departure of last season’s top scorer Frantzety Herard, Gómez has become the focal point of the O&M attack, playing every minute of the season so far.
- Jon Trincado (MF): A Spanish midfielder who was named to the 2025 Caribbean Cup Best XI, Trincado is the creative hub for the Dominican side.
Match Prediction
FC Cincinnati’s quality and TQL aura overwhelm Universidad O&M in a Champions Cup statement, securing a comfortable win and massive aggregate victory. Visitors threaten early but fade.
- Predicted score: FC Cincinnati 3-0 Universidad O&M (7-0 aggregate). Cincinnati clean sheet value.
Where to Watch Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M
Stream FC Cincinnati vs Universidad O&M live with these CONCACAF Champions Cup options:
- USA: FS2 (English), TUDN (Spanish), Concacaf GO app at 7:00 PM ET.
- Canada: OneSoccer at 7:00 PM ET.
- Australia: Concacaf YouTube/Facebook (free); beIN Sports select. Begins 10:00 AM AEDT (Feb 26).
- Europe: Concacaf GO/YouTube (free); Sky Sports highlights
- Global: Follow CONCACAF’s official channels, MLS’s, or Cincinnati’s for TV/stream links. In the UK, local coverage includes beIN Sports (Spain/France) and DAZN (Germany/Italy).