Cincinnati return home aiming to get back to winning ways after a 1-1 draw with Toronto, but they’ll be without key forward Kevin Denkey due to suspension. As a result, we predict that they will play out a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire. Despite inconsistent overall form (WWLLWLLWLD, 1.30 PPG), Cincinatti's home record is excellent (WWLWW, 2.40 PPG), scoring a huge 3.60 goals per game while conceding just 0.80. Matches at home are often high-scoring (4.40 total goals on average), though Denkey’s absence could reduce their attacking edge.
Chicago Fire arrive in strong form (DLLWDLWWWW, 1.70 PPG), riding a three-game winning streak. Even with Franco, Mueller, and Rogers sidelined, they remain balanced, conceding just 1.10 goals per game while scoring 1.30. Their away form is solid (1.60 PPG), and they’ve seen BTTS in 80% of away matches, suggesting they can contribute offensively.
Given Cincinnati’s high-scoring home profile and Chicago's fine form, our prediction leans toward Both Teams to Score. Additionally, Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals markets seem appealing.
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 00:30.
What is our Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cincinnati 2 - 2 Chicago Fire
Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -167 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Hugo Cuypers @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Hugo Cuypers @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Dje D'Avilla @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Chicago Fire +0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Chicago Fire +1 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Cincinnati - No @ -450 Odds
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View OfferCincinnati Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwllwllwld | 1.30 |
| Home | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Away | lllld | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 80% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 3.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 0.80 | 3.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.65 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.52 | 1.17 | 1.88 |
Chicago Fire Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwdlwwww | 1.70 |
| Home | lwlww | 1.80 |
| Away | dldww | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.53 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.30 | 1.42 |
Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cincinnati (46%)
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Chicago Fire (31%)
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