Our prediction for this MLS match:
Chicago Fire
Match Time & Date:
19/03/2023
01:30
Prediction: 1-2
Cincinnati
Chicago and Cincinnati square off against each other at Soldier Field in what is expected to be a close MLS game. Chicago kicked off the new Major League Soccer season with a 1-1 draw with New York City, with the team losing to Philadelphia Union at the weekend. Both Fabian Herbers and Kei Kamara are banned for the match, while all Justin Reynolds, Sergio Oregel, Federico Navarro, and Jairo Torres remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Meanwhile, the visitors have been producing fine displays at the start of the season, and we predict that they will give fans yet another reason for celebration this weekend. Nick Hagglund is banned for the match, while fellow defender Yerson Mosquera misses out with injury. In their last meeting in the Major League Soccer Chicago Fire defeated Cincinnati, meaning that the visitors are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Xherdan Shaqiri):
Another impressive player who emigrated to Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri is a midfielder with excellent technical qualities, very strong in taking players on and creating chances for his teammates, while also being a danger from set pieces. The Serbian-born footballer formed an excellent midfielder pairing with Granit Xhaka at FC Basel, before making a high-profile move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2012.
Shaqiri went on to prove a great deal of potential at Allianz Arena, scoring 11 goals in 52 Bundesliga matches, but he decided to leave in search of first team football, first joining Inter Milan and then moving to Stoke City. It was at Britannia Stadium that the attacking midfielder rediscovered his form and if he continues playing at such a high level, it won’t be long before he returns to the biggest stage.
Even when he was not playing regularly at club level, Shaqiri would always reserve his best performances for the national team, as witnessed by 17 goals in first 50 caps. The midfielder was especially impressive at the 2014 World Cup finals, where he scored no fewer than three goals.
Highlighted Team ():
Man City 
Everton
Bournemouth
Crystal Palace 
Chelsea 
Fulham
Newcastle 
Aston Villa 
Nottingham Forest 
Tottenham
Southampton 
West Ham 
