Our prediction for this MLS match:
Chicago Fire
Match Time & Date:
24/06/2021
02:00
Prediction: 2-0
FC Cincinnati
Soldier Field will host Thursday’s MLS game between Chicago Fire and Cincinnati. Chicago head into the match following back-to-back defeats to Montreal and Columbus, with the team obviously struggling in front of goal. It has to be noted that under 2.5 goals have been netted in each of their last six league fixtures. Both Ivanov and Kronholm are likely to miss the game with injuries for the home team.
Cincinnati, on the other hand, are stuck at the bottom of the standings, with the team collecting only four points in total from possible 21. The two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, but seeing that Cincinnati are not regarded as good travelers, we are tempted to put our money on Chicago Fire. Both Bailey and van der Werff are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Francisco Calvo):
Francisco Calvo is a product of Sarprissa football academy. The Costa Rica international started his senior career at his homeland club Herediano, playing as a defender. Calvo played for the likes of Perez Zeledon, Nordsjaelland, Santos and Sarprissa before joining Minnesota United in 2017 and it has to be noted that he made his MLS debut on March 4, 2017 in a 5-1 loss to Portland Timbers.
The Costa Rica defender quickly proved his worth in the Major League Soccer and in 2018 he was selected as an MLS All-Star, becoming the first ever Loons player to receive the honour. As for his international career, Francisco Calvo made his Costa Rica debut on July 2, 2011 in a Copa America loss to Colombia.
The Minnesota United man is used as both centre and left back and his preferred foot is left. Calvo was born in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, on July 8, 1992.
Highlighted Team (FC Cincinnati):
FC Cincinnati will make their MLS debut in the 2019 season. Based in Ohio, the Orange and Blue are a team who is expected to play their home games at West End Stadium. However, seeing that the West End Stadium is still under construction, FC Cincinnati will welcome their rivals at Nippert Stadium at the start of the season.
The team’s home colors are orange and blue, whilst they wear white shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels. Justin Hoyte, who used to play for the likes of Arsenal and Middlesbrough in the Premier League is considered one of the team’s most famous footballers.
The Orange and Blue will make their MLS debut against Seattle Sounders, whilst they will play their first ever home game in the league against Portland Timbers. It has to be noted that FC Cincinnati has five supporters groups: Die Innestadt, The Legion, The Pride, Queen City and The Briogaid.
