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 | |
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3 | ![]() |
22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 31 | 4 | 35:31 | 42 |
17 | ![]() |
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 40:38 | 28 |
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.
FC Cincinnati – Last 10 League GamesCincinnati 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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
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
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.

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Corners Prediction
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.






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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 +135 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 +190.
A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.
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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.




- MLS: 18/07 2024 Cincinnati 0 Chicago 1
- MLS: 03/03 2024 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 04/06 2023 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 0
- MLS: 19/03 2023 Chicago 3 Cincinnati 3
- MLS: 02/10 2022 Cincinnati 2 Chicago 3
- MLS: 15/05 2022 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 21/10 2021 Cincinnati 3 Chicago 4
- MLS: 24/06 2021 Chicago 0 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 03/09 2020 Cincinnati 0 Chicago 0
- MLS: 26/08 2020 Chicago 3 Cincinnati 0


- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Chicago Fire this season are Hugo Cuypers (5), Andrew Gutman (2), Brian Gutierrez (2)
- Top Assistors for Chicago Fire this season are Jonathan Bamba (3), Philip Zinckernagel (2), Andrew Gutman (1)
Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
You’ve found the right place for Chicago vs Cincinnati team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.
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Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Chicago Fire Substitutes
- 5Sam Rogers
- 7Maren Haile-Selassie
- 12Tom Barlow
- 23Kellyn Acosta
- 24Jonathan Dean
- 25Jeffrey Gal
- 34Omar Gonzalez
- 36Justin Reynolds
- 42Dje D'Avilla
FC Cincinnati Substitutes
- 2Alvas Elvis Powell
- 3Gilberto Flores
- 11Corey Baird
- 13Evan Louro
- 14Brad Smith
- 19Stefan Chirila
- 22Gerardo Valenzuela
- 23Luca Orellano
- 37Stiven Jimenez
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Philadelphia | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 37:21 | 43 |
2 | San Diego | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 46:30 | 42 |
3 | FC Cincinnati | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 35:31 | 42 |
4 | Nashville SC | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 38:25 | 41 |
5 | Columbus Crew | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 38:29 | 41 |
6 | Minnesota Utd | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 39:25 | 40 |
7 | Inter Miami | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 44:30 | 38 |
8 | Vancouver | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 35:25 | 38 |
9 | Orlando City | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 40:29 | 35 |
10 | Seattle Sounders | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31:28 | 33 |
11 | Portland Timbers | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31:30 | 33 |
12 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 35:24 | 32 |
13 | NYCFC | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 27:24 | 31 |
14 | NY Red Bulls | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 33:27 | 30 |
15 | Charlotte FC | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 36:36 | 29 |
16 | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 27:33 | 29 |
17 | Chicago Fire | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 40:38 | 28 |
18 | SJ Earthquakes | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 42:37 | 28 |
19 | Austin FC | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 15:23 | 27 |
20 | Houston Dynamo | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 29:35 | 26 |
21 | Real Salt Lake | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 23:28 | 25 |
22 | NE Revolution | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 26:25 | 25 |
23 | Sporting KC | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 35:41 | 23 |
24 | FC Dallas | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 27:39 | 21 |
25 | Atlanta United | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 23:38 | 19 |
26 | D.C. United | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18:41 | 19 |
27 | Toronto FC | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 24:29 | 18 |
28 | St. Louis | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 23:35 | 18 |
29 | LA Galaxy | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 24:43 | 15 |
30 | CF Montréal | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19:41 | 15 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 20:6 | 25 |
2 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21:12 | 25 |
3 | Nashville SC | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 22:9 | 24 |
4 | Philadelphia | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24:12 | 24 |
5 | NYCFC | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 24 |
6 | NY Red Bulls | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:10 | 23 |
7 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 22 |
8 | Portland Timbers | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 18:14 | 22 |
9 | Seattle Sounders | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21:9 | 21 |
10 | San Diego | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22:11 | 21 |
11 | Minnesota Utd | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23:13 | 21 |
12 | Vancouver | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22:13 | 20 |
13 | Inter Miami | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24:16 | 20 |
14 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:14 | 20 |
15 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17:16 | 20 |
16 | Orlando City | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23:17 | 18 |
17 | Austin FC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 8:8 | 17 |
18 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13:10 | 16 |
19 | Atlanta United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17:15 | 15 |
20 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 27:19 | 14 |
21 | St. Louis | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
22 | Houston Dynamo | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14:19 | 13 |
23 | Sporting KC | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19:23 | 12 |
24 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13:16 | 11 |
25 | D.C. United | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9:18 | 11 |
26 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
27 | Toronto FC | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10:14 | 10 |
28 | NE Revolution | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | 8 |
29 | CF Montréal | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:22 | 6 |
30 | FC Dallas | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9:18 | 5 |

















