FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultChicago Fire to win ✗39% · @2.48
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.89
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire preview and prediction
The match
FC Cincinnati host Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 19 April, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati are 9th with 46 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Chicago Fire sit 4th on 55 points (in the top four).
Form guide
FC Cincinnati's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to New York Red Bulls 2–4 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game.
Chicago Fire's last 5: WWWLD Most recently they beat Detroit City 2–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chicago Fire arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for FC Cincinnati and 1.5 for Chicago Fire. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Cincinnati 39%, draw 21%, Chicago Fire 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: FC Cincinnati 1–1 Chicago Fire. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Cincinnati39%fair 2.54 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @3.80
Chicago Fire39%fair 2.54 · @2.48
2.98Expected goals
1.49FC Cincinnati xG
1.49Chicago Fire xG
65%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–28%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: FC Cincinnati 1.5 – 1.5 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire to win✗
39%
2.54
2.48
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
59%
1.71
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
63%
1.59
1.55
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.51
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire / FT Chicago Fire✗
22%
4.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.89
–
Form
FC Cincinnati – last 6
LLLWLW
5 Apr
@ New York Red Bulls
2–4
L
20 Mar
@ Tigres UANL
1–5
L
15 Mar
@ New England Revolution
1–6
L
13 Mar
vs Tigres UANL
3–0
W
9 Mar
vs Toronto FC
0–1
L
26 Feb
vs Universidad O&M
9–0
W
2.7Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire – last 6
WWWLDD
15 Apr
@ Detroit City
2–1
W
12 Apr
vs Atlanta United FC
1–0
W
5 Apr
vs Nashville SC
1–0
W
9 Mar
@ Orlando City II
1–2
L
8 Mar
@ Columbus Crew
0–0
D
28 Feb
@ Inter Miami II
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire.
What is the prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers FC Cincinnati have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chicago Fire 39%.
How many goals will there be in FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is FC Cincinnati 1–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at TQL Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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