FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Lineups & Odds | MLS, 05 Jul 2025

Fire to Make it a Close Encounter

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Chicago on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Cincinnati, with this wager looking like a value play at 1.95.

Cincinnati Claimed 3-2 Victory in Last H2H

FC Cincinnati won their last game 2-1, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Inter&Co Stadium against Orlando City. Pat Noonan's men had 45% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Evander Ferreira scored both goals.

Chicago Fire have enjoyed back-to-back MLS away wins. In their previous league match, they beat Charlotte FC at home, triumphing 3-2 at Soldier Field. The Fire managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Philip Zinckernagel, Brian Gutierrez and Hugo Cuypers on the scoresheet.

It was a 3-2 away win for Cincinnati at Soldier Field when they last played Chicago. Cincinnati have won five of the previous 10 H2H meetings, with Chicago getting three victories along with two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Cincinnati	20	12	3	5	31	26	5	31:26	39
14	Chicago Fire	19	8	4	7	38	34	4	38:34	28

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Cincinnati have had 50.1% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorers are Evander Ferreira and Kevin Denkey on 5 goals, while Gerardo Valenzuela has bagged 3. The leading assistor is Evander Ferreira with 5.

Chicago have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.2 goals from 11.0 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Gregg Berhalter's team average 47.0% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

The leading goalscorers have been Philip Zinckernagel on 6, Hugo Cuypers with 5 and Brian Gutierrez 4. Philip Zinckernagel is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Gilberto Flores, Matthew Miazga, Teenage Hadebe, DeAndre Yedlin, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Brian Anunga, Lukas Engel, Gerardo Valenzuela, Kévin Denkey.

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Jeff Gal (GK), Jonathan Dean, Samuel Rogers, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Brian Gutierrez, Mauricio Pineda, Sergio Oregel, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

Expert MLS Analysis

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing MLS picks. The latest team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Chicago in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Chicago in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Chicago in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 10 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 2 consecutive games at home.

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Chicago seem like a great wager on the Asian Handicap for this MLS encounter. Betting the visitors at +0.5 at 1.95 looks like the path to a return, with plenty of value in this price.

The Winning Margin market allows you to bet on Chicago to record victory by a certain number of goals. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to Asian Handicap.

Fire +0.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

Chicago Asian Hcp +0.5 @ 1.95 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 1 - 1 Chicago

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of 7.50 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Props

Top Pick: Brian Gutierrez to Score 5.60

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago) has registered three goals in his past four MLS matches away from home. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of 5.60 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Brian Gutierrez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

5.40

First

13.00

Shots

Over 1.5

2.18

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.83

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Chicago away matches, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Cincinnati home games. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of 1.83 that this outcome happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

9.90 5.50 4.40

Home

9.70 5.40 4.30

Away

9.70 4.30 5.40

Chicago

Total

10.50 4.50 6.00

Home

9.40 4.90 4.50

Away

10.10 3.40 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.83

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.83

Chicago Corners

Over 3.5

1.73

Under 3.5

2.00

Most Corners

1

1.56

X

6.75

2

2.65

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FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Cincinnati Victory

At betting odds of 1.85, the bookies make FC Cincinnati probable winners and there’s a 54% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this MLS encounter. At 3.50, Chicago Fire are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Cincinnati are 1.44 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Chicago being priced up at 2.63 with the same money back guarantee.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at 1.50.

The top sports betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every MLS game. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

1.85

X

4.10

2

3.50

Half-Time Result

1

2.38

X

2.50

2

3.75

Double Chance

1X

1.29

12

1.22

X2

1.91

Draw No Bet

1

1.44

2

2.63

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

1.85

2 Hcp +0.5

1.95

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.60

Over 2.5

1.48

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.50

No

2.50

Kevin Denkey Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Kevin Denkey is the market leader at 4.35 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

4.35

Anytime

2.00

Corey Baird (Cincinnati)

First

5.60

Anytime

2.55

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

5.60

Anytime

2.60

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.45

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.55

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.20

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.20

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.50

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.50

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

11.00

Anytime

4.60

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.40

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.40

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

18.00

Anytime

7.00

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

18.00

Anytime

7.50

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.50

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.00

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

21.00

Anytime

9.00

Brad Smith (Cincinnati)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.50

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.50

Player Shots

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 3.5

1.84

Under 3.5

-

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 2.5

1.88

Under 2.5

-

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

2.15

Under 2.5

-

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 2.5

2.33

Under 2.5

-

Corey Baird (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

1.65

Under 1.5

-

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 1.5

1.84

Under 1.5

-

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

Over 1.5

2.10

Under 1.5

-

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

Over 1.5

2.08

Under 1.5

-

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 1.5

2.02

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 1.5

1.98

Under 1.5

-

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 1.5

2.18

Under 1.5

-

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

-

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

1.66

Under 0.5

-

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

1.77

Under 0.5

-

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

1.66

Under 0.5

-

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