Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2025

Cincinnati Should Be Able to Cover the Line

If you agree with our view that Cincinnati can perform well against Chicago, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -121. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

Fire Beat Cincinnati When Teams Last Met

Chicago Fire drew their last game 0-0, with the action taking place at Soldier Field against Inter Miami. The Fire had seven shots on target and 47% possession.

FC Cincinnati have won three on the bounce, triumphing 1-0 in their previous game. This was away to D.C. United at Audi Field. Pat Noonan's team had 42% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Gerardo Valenzuela finding the net in the 29th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chicago won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 away victory was recorded against Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Each team have landed four wins from the previous 10 H2H games, along with two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	34	20	5	9	52	40	12	52:40	65
13	Chicago Fire	34	15	8	11	68	60	8	68:60	53

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Chicago have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Gregg Berhalter's men have averaged 48.3% possession and 3.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 10.2 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Philip Zinckernagel, Andrew Gutman and Brian Gutierrez each have 2. Jonathan Bamba is the leading assists maker with 3.

Cincinnati have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The Ohio outfit have averaged 50.0% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 5.3 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.

Evander Ferreira has landed 4 goals, Kevin Denkey 3, with Gerardo Valenzuela and two others scoring 1. Pavel Bucha has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Omari Glasgow, Carlos Teran, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Mauricio Pineda, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Nick Hagglund, DeAndre Yedlin, Pavel Bucha, Brian Anunga, Lukas Engel, Sergio Santos, Evander Ferreira, Kevin Denkey.

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

Wager on Cincinnati +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -121 for this MLS game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in any of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 6 of their last 10 games against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati +0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 54.8% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 2 Cincinnati

Let’s take a chance on the +850 available that Cincinnati secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luca Orellano to Score +410

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati) has scored three goals in his past nine MLS matches on the road. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +410 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Luca Orellano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+900

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Corners Prediction

Chicago Under 4.5 Corners -110

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Chicago in three consecutive matches. We’re backing Chicago to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

9.10 3.50 5.60

Home

8.80 3.90 4.90

Away

8.20 3.50 4.70

Cincinnati

Total

9.10 3.80 5.30

Home

9.00 4.80 4.20

Away

9.10 4.20 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-119

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-119

X

+550

2

+115

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Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The Chicago Fire betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are +130 favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter which means a 43% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, FC Cincinnati are trading at +195.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+245

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+130

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-333

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

+112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Hugo Cuypers Favourite to Find the Net First

You will find Hugo Cuypers at +430 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +165 that he finds the net at anytime.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+165

Anytime

+430

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

First

+190

Anytime

+390

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

First

+215

Anytime

+540

Corey Baird (Cincinnati)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Yuya Kubo (Cincinnati)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+265

Anytime

+600

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Chris Mueller (Chicago)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Stiven Jimenez (Cincinnati)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Justin Reynolds (Chicago)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Chase Gasper (Chicago)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Terán (Chicago)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Kellyn Acosta (Chicago)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

DeAndre Yedlin (Cincinnati)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

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