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Chicago Fire v Cincinnati : Major League Soccer match betting preview, prediction and odds

Sun 3rd May, 01:30 BST, Soldier Field, Chicago

Chicago Fire and Cincinnati clash at the Soldier Field on Sunday morning, with both Gregg Berhalter and Pat Noonan aiming for victory in the Major League Soccer. We have predictions, tips, and the best odds and head-to-head statistics across every major market, all with the aim of helping you find a winning bet on this Major League Soccer clash.


Best Tip: Chicago to win

Having examined the bookies' odds and collated statistics regarding both teams ahead of this Major League Soccer fixture, a bet on win / draw / win for Chicago to win on home turf is what we would suggest. We predict they will be too strong for Cincinnati, and head-to-head (H2H) records show they have a track record of doing so. It may not all be plain sailing, but Chicago winning is the bet come Sunday morning.

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Win / Draw / Win
Over / Under 1.5 Goals
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Over / Under 3.5 Goals
Win To Nil
Both Teams To Score
Correct Score
Both Teams To Score & Result
Double Chance
Half Time / Full Time
Over / Under 0.5 Goals
Over / Under 4.5 Goals
Over / Under 5.5 Goals
Draw No Bet
Team To Score First
If you’re looking for a winner in this match, we think Chicago are the most likely. Our predictive algorithm gives them a 66% chance of victory, and the bookies have them at a best price of 1.69.

Checkout the hundreds of tips picked but our top win/draw/win tipsters

Change odds
Predictions Add Bet365 Coral
Chicago
66%
69/100-
Draw
19%
14/5-
Cincinnati
14%
10/3-
Chicago 2-0
11%
17/2-
Chicago 1-0
10%
8/1-
Chicago 2-1
10%
15/2-
Draw 1-1
9%
13/2-
Chicago 3-0
8%
14/1-
Chicago 3-1
7%
12/1-
Draw 0-0
5%
14/1-
Draw 2-2
4%
12/1-
Cincinnati 1-0
4%
14/1-
Chicago 4-0
4%
25/1-
Cincinnati 2-1
4%
14/1-
Chicago 4-1
4%
22/1-
Chicago 3-2
3%
20/1-
Cincinnati 2-0
2%
22/1-
Chicago 5-0
2%
50/1-
Over 2.5 Goals
58%
8/13-
Under 2.5 Goals
42%
5/4-
Home 1st Goal
59%
4/7-
Away 1st Goal
39%
7/5-
No 1st Goal
3%
14/1-
BTTS - Yes
52%
8/13-
BTTS - No
48%
6/5-
BTTS - Home Win
30%
9/4-
BTTS - Draw
15%
15/4-
BTTS - Away Win
8%
6/1-
Home/draw
86%
1/5-
Away/draw
34%
21/20-
Home/away
81%
1/4-
Over 1.5 Goals
80%
2/11-
Under 1.5 Goals
20%
7/2-
Over 3.5 Goals
36%
6/4-
Under 3.5 Goals
64%
1/2-
Over 4.5 Goals
19%
7/2-
Under 4.5 Goals
81%
2/11-
Over 5.5 Goals
9%
9/1-
Under 5.5 Goals
91%
1/16-
Over 0.5 Goals
95%
1/33-
Under 0.5 Goals
5%
14/1-
Home DNB
80%
1/3-
Away DNB
28%
9/4-
Chicago win to nil
36%
12/5-
Cincinnati win to nil
7%
8/1-
Chicago / Chicago
31%
7/4-
Chicago / Cincinnati
3%
28/1-
Chicago / Draw
6%
12/1-
Draw / Chicago
17%
4/1-
Draw / Cincinnati
9%
17/2-
Draw / Draw
13%
11/2-
Cincinnati / Chicago
4%
20/1-
Cincinnati / Cincinnati
12%
6/1-
Cincinnati / Draw
6%
14/1-
Win / draw / win form
Chicago 4TH
20 league games
Home
Overall
Goals: Scored
31
Conceded
28
Games: Scored
16 / 20
Conceded
14 / 20
Clean sheets
6 / 20
Failed to score
4 / 20
Won
10
D
3
Lost
7
Goals: Scored
38
Conceded
32
Games: Scored
17 / 20
Conceded
14 / 20
Clean sheets
6 / 20
Failed to score
3 / 20
Won
10
Draw
5
Lost
5
Cincinnati 10TH
20 league games
Away
Overall
Goals: Scored
28
Conceded
31
Games: Scored
16 / 20
Conceded
14 / 20
Clean sheets
6 / 20
Failed to score
4 / 20
Won
11
D
3
Lost
6
Goals: Scored
29
Conceded
36
Games: Scored
14 / 20
Conceded
16 / 20
Clean sheets
4 / 20
Failed to score
6 / 20
Won
9
D
3
Lost
8
Win / draw / win head to head (H2H)
5
Cincinnati have not lost to Chicago in 5 consecutive away league meetings
League games at Chicago since 2019
Chicago
Cincinnati
Goals: Scored
11
13
Games: Scored
6 / 7
6 / 7
Clean sheets
1 / 7
1 / 7
CHI
1
D
1
CIN
5
League games at Cincinnati since 2019
Cincinnati
Chicago
Goals: Scored
11
12
Games: Scored
5 / 8
5 / 8
Clean sheets
3 / 8
3 / 8
CHI
3
D
3
CIN
2
Goal Statistics
Chicago 4th Cincinnati 10th
Kickoff prediction
Kickoff prediction
2.1
goals
0.9
goals
Scoring probability
Scoring probability
0
12%
1
25%
2
27%
3
19%
4+
17%
There is a 63% probability that Chicago will score 2 or more goals in this match
0
41%
1
37%
2
16%
3
4+
There is a 78% probability of Cincinnati scoring 1 goal or less
 
20 home / away league games
20 home / away league games
-8
Chicago’s goalscoring at home has been inline with predictions
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Cincinnati’s goalscoring when away has been inline with predictions
1.6
average goals scored
1.4
average goals scored
1.4
conceded
1.6
conceded
 
Attack defence ratings
Major League Soccer - 2026/2026 season
Chicago
PG (predicted goals)
Cincinnati
2.1
0.9
Attack rating
19%
better
CHI
CIN
view stats
Games scored7
6
Failed to score1
2
Scored first6
2
Goals scored12
13
Avg. goals scored1.5
1.6
Avg. shots per game9
11
Avg. shots per goal6
7
Conversion rate for17
15
Avg. XG for1.9
1.7
KickOff rating
+19%
Defence rating
54%
better
CHI
CIN
view stats
Games conceded4
7
Clean sheets4
1
Conceded first1
6
Goals conceded8
19
Avg. goals conceded1
2.4
Avg. shots/game conceded9
10
Avg. shots/goal conceded9
4
Conversion rate against11%
23%
Avg. XG against1.6
1.5
KickOff rating
+54%

Chicago v Cincinnati Major League Soccer lLine ups will show here when available.

Chicago Major League Soccer squad statistics 2026
Overall
Most startsMost goalsMost assistsMost cards
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Cincinnati Major League Soccer squad statistics 2026
Overall
Most startsMost goalsMost assistsMost cards
PlayersAppserancesgoalsAssistscards
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