FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction and Tips

The MLS heats up as FC Cincinnati face Chicago Fire on 5 July 2025. Our detailed analysis explores recent form, player performance, past matchups, and betting markets to sharpen UK betting strategies.

MLS 06 Jul 00:30

FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction

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FC Cincinnati is on a 3-game winning streak.
Chicago Fire has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 games.
5 of FC Cincinnati's last 6 and 8 of Chicago Fire's last 10 games have had over 2.5 goals.
6 of FC Cincinnati's last 7 and 7 of Chicago Fire's last 9 games have had both teams score.
4 of FC Cincinnati's last 5 and 8 of Chicago Fire's last 10 games have had them score first.
4 of FC Cincinnati's last 5 and 8 of Chicago Fire's last 10 games have had them win the first half.
4 of FC Cincinnati's last 5 and 5 of Chicago Fire's last 7 games have had over 4.5 cards.
4 of FC Cincinnati's last 5 games have had under 10.5 corners.

FC Cincinnati, currently 3rd with 39 points from 20 matches, are coming off a 2-1 victory against Orlando on 28 June 2025. Evander’s brace sealed the win. Their defence struggles at home, with only 3 clean sheets in 8 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack are Evander (11 goals in 18 appearances) and Kévin Denkey (11 goals in 19 appearances). FC Cincinnati has created on average 1.23 xG in their last five fixtures. FC Cincinnati are in strong form, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, posing a serious threat. Having scored 31 goals and conceded 26 in 20 matches this season, FC Cincinnati play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.

Chicago Fire, sitting 13th with 28 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 3-2 victory against Charlotte on 29 June 2025, with Hugo Cuypers, Brian Gutierrez and Philip Zinckernagel scoring the goals. Chicago Fire struggle defensively on the road, with just 2 clean sheets in 10 away games this season, having conceded 34 goals. Commanding the frontline is Hugo Cuypers, who has scored 11 goals in 18 appearances. Chicago Fire have generated an average of 1.56 xG in their last five matches, indicating strong attacking intent. Chicago Fire have mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.

Head-to-Head Record

In last 3 head-to-head games, FC Cincinnati has failed to keep a clean sheet.
6 of the last 8 head-to-head games between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire have had over 2.5 goals.
6 of the last 8 head-to-head games between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire have seen both teams score.
4 of the last 5 head-to-head games saw FC Cincinnati score first.
5 of the last 6 head-to-head games between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire have had over 4.5 cards.
8 of the last 9 head-to-head games between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire have had over 10.5 corners.

FC Cincinnati Team News and Key Players

Formation: 3-4-1-2

#18 - Roman Celentano (Goalkeeper)
#2 - Alvas Powell (Defender)
#21 - Matthew Miazga (C) (Defender)
#29 - Lukas Engel (Defender)
#91 - DeAndre Yedlin (Midfielder)
#27 - Tah Anunga (Midfielder)
#20 - Pavel Bucha (Midfielder)
#23 - Luca Orellano (Midfielder)
#10 - Evander (Forward)
#85 - Kei Kamara (Forward)
#9 - Kévin Denkey (Forward)

Chicago Fire Team News and Key Players

Formation: 4-3-3

#25 - Jeffrey Gal (Goalkeeper)
#2 - Leonardo Barroso (Defender)
#5 - Samuel Rogers (Defender)
#3 - Jack Elliott (C) (Defender)
#15 - Andrew Gutman (Defender)
#35 - Sergio Oregel (Midfielder)
#22 - Mauricio Pineda (Midfielder)
#17 - Brian Gutierrez (Midfielder)
#11 - Philip Zinckernagel (Forward)
#9 - Hugo Cuypers (Forward)
#19 - Jonathan Bamba (Forward)

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips

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FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction

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FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire Odds

Full Time Result:

FC Cincinnati to win: 17/20
Draw: 16/5
Chicago Fire to win: 12/5

Double Chance:

FC Cincinnati to win or Draw: 3/10
Draw or Chicago Fire to win: 10/11
FC Cincinnati to win or Chicago Fire to win: 2/9

Half-Time Result:

FC Cincinnati to win: 11/8
Draw: 8/5
Chicago Fire to win: 11/4

Goals Market:

Both Teams to Score - Yes: 4/9
Both Teams to Score - No: 4/9
Over 2.5 Goals: 4/9
Under 2.5 Goals: 17/10
Over 3.5 Goals: 11/10
Under 3.5 Goals: 4/6

FC Cincinnati Previous 10 Matches

28.06, Orlando City SC (a) 2 - 1
25.06, CF Montréal (a) 3 - 1
14.06, New England Revolution (a) 1 - 0
31.05, DC United (h) 1 - 2
28.05, FC Dallas (h) 3 - 3
25.05, Atlanta United (a) 2 - 4
17.05, Columbus Crew (a) 1 - 1
14.05, Toronto FC (a) 1 - 0
10.05, Austin FC (h) 2 - 1
04.05, New York City FC (a) 0 - 1
26.04, Sporting Kansas City (h) 2 - 1

Chicago Fire Previous 10 Matches

29.06, Charlotte FC (h) 3 - 2
26.06, Philadelphia Union (h) 0 - 1
15.06, Nashville SC (h) 0 - 2
07.06, DC United (a) 7 - 1
31.05, Orlando City SC (a) 3 - 1
25.05, New York City FC (a) 1 - 3
20.05, New England Revolution (a) 3 - 1
17.05, Charlotte FC (a) 4 - 1
10.05, Atlanta United (h) 2 - 1
08.05, Detroit City FC (h) 4 - 0
04.05, Orlando City SC (h) 0 - 0

MLS Table

FC Cincinnati		Opponent	Chicago Fire
	1-4	Philadelphia Union	0-1
-	-	FC Cincinnati	2-3
	2-1	Nashville SC	0-2	2-7
	1-1	Columbus Crew		2-4
		Inter Miami CF	0-0
	2-1	Orlando City SC	0-0	3-1
	0-1	New York City FC		1-3
1-0		New York Red Bulls		1-2
	0-2	Charlotte FC	3-2	4-1
	3-2	Chicago Fire	-	-
1-0	1-0	New England Revolution
2-2	2-4	Atlanta United	2-1
1-2	1-0	DC United	2-2	7-1
2-0	1-0	Toronto FC		2-1
	3-1	CF Montréal	1-1

#	Team Name	Мatches	Points	Wins	Draws	Losses	Goal Difference	Scored Goals	Conceded Goals
1	Philadelphia	22	43	13	4	5	16	1.68	0.95
2	FC Cincinnati	22	42	13	3	6	4	1.59	1.41
3	Nashville	22	41	12	5	5	13	1.73	1.14
4	Columbus	22	41	11	8	3	9	1.73	1.32
5	Inter Miami	19	38	11	5	3	14	2.32	1.58
6	Orlando	22	35	9	8	5	11	1.82	1.32
7	NY City	21	31	9	4	8	3	1.29	1.14
8	NY Red Bulls	22	30	8	6	8	6	1.50	1.23
9	Charlotte	22	29	9	2	11	0	1.64	1.64
10	Chicago Fire	21	28	8	4	9	2	1.90	1.81
11	New England	21	25	6	7	8	1	1.24	1.19
12	Atlanta	21	19	4	7	10	-15	1.10	1.81
13	DC United	22	19	4	7	11	-23	0.82	1.86
14	Toronto	21	18	4	6	11	-5	1.14	1.38
15	Montréal	22	15	3	6	13	-22	0.86	1.86