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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Providing three or more goals are scored, we will win with our betting prediction of Over 2.5 Goals. Let’s hope that we see an attacking game between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati.

Expert Analysis

Our football experts study the latest form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati stats:

  • Chicago Fire have conceded 2 or more goals in 5 of their last 10 home matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 FC Cincinnati away matches, there have been Over 2.5 Goals
  • FC Cincinnati have scored 2 or more goals in 13 of their past 20 matches
  • FC Cincinnati have conceded 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 away matches

The beauty of our betting tip is that it doesn’t matter if the hosts or the away team score the goals. We simply need Over 2.5 Goals in this MLS match and that’s trading at -138.

There’s the opportunity to look at other betting angles and that includes Over 3.5 Goals if you want to chance four or more being scored.

Last Matches & H2H

Chicago´s last MLS clash was against Philadelphia and the game finished in a 2-2 draw. The match was played at Subaru Park, with Brian Gutierrez and Fabian Herbers scoring goals.

Cincinnati approach this fixture after winning 4-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League against Cavalier SC. Alvas Elvis Powell, Aaron Salem Boupendza, Isaiah Foster and Gerardo Valenzuela scored for Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.

The last meeting between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati took place at TQL Stadium, with FC Cincinnati winning the game by a 1-0 scoreline.

During the past 10 matches, Chicago Fire have won three times. FC Cincinnati have won four and the other three games ended in a draw.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire (confirmed lineup): Chris Brady, Allan Arigoni, Mauricio Pineda, Rafael Czichos, Maren Haile-Selassie, Fabian Herbers, Kellyn Acosta, Gaston Claudio Gimenez, Xherdan Shaqiri, Brian Gutierrez, Hugo Cuypers.

FC Cincinnati (confirmed lineup): Roman Celentano, Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Ian Murphy, Alvas Elvis Powell, Yuya Kubo, Obinna Nwobodo, Pavel Bucha, Luciano Acosta, Corey Baird, Aaron Salem Boupendza.

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Prediction

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Published 10:22, 29 February 2024

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The bookies have priced up the draw at +250, with Chicago Fire available to back at betting odds of +125. FC Cincinnati are +210 to win this MLS match.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -163 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all MLS matches and you can back Chicago at -163 and Cincinnati at +120.

Team Stats

Chicago Fire FC logo Chicago Fire FC Betting Stats

FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati Betting Stats

Full time Result

  • 7 wins, 10 defeats and 3 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 10 wins, 4 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Chicago Fire FC

FC Cincinnati

Goals / match
1.4 1.8
Conceded / match
1.2 0.6
Total / match
2.6 2.4

Corners

Corners

Chicago Fire FC

FC Cincinnati

For / match
5.4 6.2
Against / match
6.6 5
Total / match
12 11.2

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the MLS squads.

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Lineups

Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2

Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

34 Chris Brady
27 Allan Arigoni 22 Mauricio Pineda 5 Rafael Czichos
7 Maren Haile-Selassie 21 Fabian Herbers 23 Kellyn Acosta 30 G. Claudio Gimenez
10 Xherdan Shaqiri 17 Brian Gutierrez
9 Hugo Cuypers
18 Roman Celentano
12 Miles Robinson 21 Matt Miazga 32 Ian Murphy
2 Alvas Elvis Powell 7 Yuya Kubo 5 Obinna Nwobodo 20 Pavel Bucha
10 Luciano Acosta
11 Corey Baird 9 A. Salem Boupendza

FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2

Chicago Fire Substitutes

  • 8Chris Mueller
  • 12Tom Barlow
  • 14Tobias Salquist
  • 16Wyatt Omsberg
  • 18Spencer Richey
  • 19Georgios Koutsias
  • 24Jonathan Dean
  • 31Federico Navarro
  • 77Chase Gasper

FC Cincinnati Substitutes

  • 15Bret Halsey
  • 17Sergio Santos
  • 22Gerardo Valenzuela
  • 26Malik Pinto
  • 29Arquimides Ordonez
  • 33Isaiah Foster
  • 34London Aghedo
  • 36Evan Louro
  • 37Stiven Jimenez

Previous Chicago Fire Lineups

24 Feb MLS
Philadelphia 2-2 Chicago Fire
21 Oct MLS
NYCFC 1-0 Chicago Fire
07 Oct MLS
Chicago Fire 0-2 Charlotte FC

Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups

28 Feb CONCACAF Champions League
FC Cincinnati 4-0 Cavalier SC
25 Feb MLS
FC Cincinnati 0-0 Toronto FC
22 Feb CONCACAF Champions League
Cavalier SC 0-2 FC Cincinnati

If you’re looking for the Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati lineups, then we have predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s along with the substitutes for each team.

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Fire Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Andrew Gutman Hamstring
Carlos Terán Leg injury
Bryan Dowd Leg injury
Javier Casas Jr. Leg injury
Victor Bezerra Leg injury

FC Cincinnati Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Alec Kann Hand injury
Nick Hagglund Hamstring

Get the lowdown on player injuries and suspensions thanks to our injury news section. We have a list of players currently unavailable for their teams.

Every squad is covered in-depth so that you can get all the player info you need.

USA FlagMLS Table

MLS 2024

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Inter Miami 2 1 1 0 3:1 4
2 Portland Timbers 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
3 D.C. United 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
4 FC Dallas 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
5 Los Angeles FC 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
6 Minnesota Utd 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
7 Charlotte FC 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
8 Columbus Crew 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
9 Chicago Fire 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
10 Philadelphia 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
11 Houston Dynamo 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
12 LA Galaxy 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
13 Sporting KC 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
14 St. Louis 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
15 CF Montréal 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
16 FC Cincinnati 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
17 Nashville SC 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
18 NY Red Bulls 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
19 Orlando City 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
20 Toronto FC 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
21 Real Salt Lake 2 0 1 1 1:3 1
22 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 Austin FC 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
24 SJ Earthquakes 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
25 Seattle Sounders 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
26 Atlanta United 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
27 NYCFC 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
28 NE Revolution 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
29 Colorado Rapids 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Portland Timbers 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
2 D.C. United 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 Inter Miami 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
4 FC Dallas 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
5 Los Angeles FC 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
6 Charlotte FC 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
7 Columbus Crew 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
8 Philadelphia 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
9 Houston Dynamo 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
10 LA Galaxy 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
11 St. Louis 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
12 FC Cincinnati 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
13 Nashville SC 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
14 Orlando City 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
15 Minnesota Utd 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Chicago Fire 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sporting KC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 CF Montréal 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 NY Red Bulls 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Toronto FC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Real Salt Lake 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
22 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 SJ Earthquakes 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
24 Seattle Sounders 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
25 Atlanta United 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
26 NYCFC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
27 NE Revolution 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
28 Colorado Rapids 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
29 Austin FC 1 0 0 1 1:2 0

An up-to-date table is available and we recommend you check out MLS standings to see which teams are challenging near the top and bottom.