Our FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction: 1-2
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Cincinnati's Last Match – Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 USA MLS stalemate against Toronto FC on April 11. In that match, FC Cincinnati saw 51% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toronto FC | 49% | 6 (5) | 0.43 | 64 |
 FC Cincinnati | 51% | 3 (3) | 0.65 | 37 |
Chicago Fire's Last Match – Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United
Chicago Fire must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 USA MLS victory over Atlanta United in their last outing. In that match, Chicago Fire controlled 46% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Fire | 46% | 9 (5) | 2.3 | 52 |
 Atlanta United | 54% | 9 (5) | 1.26 | 73 |
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Stats
Key Stats
| FC Cincinnati | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Cincinnati are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Chicago Fire average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
FC Cincinnati 23-21
Chicago Fire 17-13
What are the odds for this match?
FC Cincinnati to win: @2.5
Draw: @3.6
Chicago Fire to win: @2.6
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