FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Jul 2025

Fire to Make it a Close Encounter

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Chicago on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Cincinnati, with this wager looking like a value play at -105.

Cincinnati Claimed 3-2 Victory in Last H2H

FC Cincinnati won their last game 2-1, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Inter&Co Stadium against Orlando City. Pat Noonan's men had 45% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Evander Ferreira scored both goals.

Chicago Fire have enjoyed back-to-back MLS away wins. In their previous league match, they beat Charlotte FC at home, triumphing 3-2 at Soldier Field. The Fire managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Philip Zinckernagel, Brian Gutierrez and Hugo Cuypers on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 away win for Cincinnati at Soldier Field when they last played Chicago. Cincinnati have won five of the previous 10 H2H meetings, with Chicago getting three victories 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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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Cincinnati have had 50.1% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorers are Evander Ferreira and Kevin Denkey on 5 goals, while Gerardo Valenzuela has bagged 3. The leading assistor is Evander Ferreira with 5.

Chicago have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.2 goals from 11.0 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Gregg Berhalter's team average 47.0% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

The leading goalscorers have been Philip Zinckernagel on 6, Hugo Cuypers with 5 and Brian Gutierrez 4. Philip Zinckernagel is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Alvas Elvis Powell, Matt Miazga, Lukas Engel, DeAndre Yedlin, Luca Orellano, Brian Anunga, Evander Ferreira, Pavel Bucha, Kei Ansu Kamara, Kevin Denkey.

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jeffrey Gal (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Sam Rogers, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Mauricio Pineda, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

Chicago seem like a great wager on the Asian Handicap for this MLS encounter. Betting the visitors at +0.5 at -105 looks like the path to a return, with plenty of value in this price.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing MLS picks. The latest team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Chicago in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Chicago in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Chicago in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 10 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 2 consecutive games at home.

Fire +0.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

The Winning Margin market allows you to bet on Chicago to record victory by a certain number of goals. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to Asian Handicap.

Our Match Prediction

Chicago Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 1 - 1 Chicago

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +700 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brian Gutierrez to Score +460

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago) has registered three goals in his past four MLS matches away from home. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +460 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Brian Gutierrez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Chicago away matches, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Cincinnati home games. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -120 that this outcome happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

9.90 5.50 4.40

Home

9.70 5.40 4.30

Away

9.70 4.30 5.40

Chicago

Total

10.50 4.50 6.00

Home

9.40 4.90 4.50

Away

10.10 3.40 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-133

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Chicago Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+550

2

+190

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FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Cincinnati Victory

At betting odds of -119, the bookies make FC Cincinnati probable winners and there’s a 54% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this MLS encounter. At +245, Chicago Fire are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Cincinnati are -222 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Chicago being priced up at +155 with the same money back guarantee.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -263.

The top sports betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every MLS game. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+325

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+163

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-435

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-222

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+180

Kevin Denkey Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Kevin Denkey is the market leader at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

-108

Anytime

+330

Corey Baird (Cincinnati)

First

+150

Anytime

+460

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+155

Anytime

+460

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+325

Anytime

+900

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Brad Smith (Cincinnati)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Matt Miazga (Cincinnati)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Corey Baird (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Five Wins for Cincinnati in Previous Ten Home Games

Cincinnati have five victories, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Chicago boast six wins from their previous 10 clashes away from home. The Fire have secured six wins and four defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 2.80 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

In the last meeting at TQL Stadium, Chicago defeated Cincinnati by a 1-0 scoreline. Chicago have landed victory in three of the previous 4 H2H games at TQL Stadium, with Cincinnati winning once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		5-4-1	2.70	1.60	1.10	5	5	7	3
Chicago Fire Away Stats		6-0-4	5.00	2.80	2.20	10	0	10	0

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Cincinnati vs Chicago team news. Get the latest predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and injury news right here.

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