Playing in the MLS means competing at the highest level the association has to offer — and matchday 1 brings a fixture that lives up to that standard. Chicago Fire FC (.) host FC Cincinnati (.) at Soldier Field on at . Chicago Fire FC drew their last game 3 - 3 against FC Cincinnati and have conceded goals this season. The visitors (FC Cincinnati., .) had to settle for a point against Chicago Fire FC (3 - 3). Our statistical evaluation gives a 43% probability to Chicago Fire FC taking the win on the top-flight stage.
MLS Matchday 1: Top Betting Tips and Current Odds Overview
Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC43%3/4·VelobetT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals62%5/8·RollinoT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipBoth Teams To Score63%5/8·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18
Statistical prediction with probability factor
Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC 43% · X 23% · FC Cincinnati 34%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 63% · No 37%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 62% · Under 38%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 40% · Under 60%Correct Score1-110%0-19%2-19%
Who will win the match?
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The Best Bookmaker Odds for Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati – Side by Side
ProbabilityChicago Fire FC43%Draw23%FC Cincinnati34%
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Chicago Fire FC Form
Last 5 games
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On the previous matchday, Chicago Fire FC went up against FC Cincinnati and came away with a point at 3 - 3. The result means they head into this fixture looking to find a winner.
Over the past 6 months, Chicago Fire FC have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their 8 games. At home they have picked up 3 wins from 4 fixtures, losing 1. They have scored 12 goals in total during this period – an average of 1.5 per game.
Over their last 8 matches, Chicago Fire FC have found the net 12 times — that's 1.5 goals per game on average. They have conceded 8 goals in the same span, with their home form showing 3 wins and 1 defeats from 4 home fixtures.
FC Cincinnati Form
Last 5 games
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FC Cincinnati's last competitive outing ended 3 - 3 against Chicago Fire FC — a draw that will have felt like a missed opportunity. They travel to Soldier Field for this MLS fixture on .
Over the past 6 months, FC Cincinnati have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their 7 games. Away from home they have picked up wins from 3 fixtures, losing 2. They have scored 12 goals in total during this period – an average of 1.71 per game.
In their last 7 games, FC Cincinnati have scored a total of 12 goals — an average of 1.71 per match. At the other end, they have conceded 13 goals, giving them an average of 1.86 against per game. Their away record in that period shows wins from 3 games on the road.
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MLS
MLS Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville S.C. | 8 | 13 | 19 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami CF | 8 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 |  Charlotte FC | 8 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC Home | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 |  New England Revolution | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| · · · 3 places · · · | ||||
| 9 |  D.C. United | 8 | -5 | 8 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati Away | 8 | -6 | 8 |
| 11 |  CF Montréal | 8 | -8 | 6 |
Last Meetings
04/18/2026
FC Cincinnati
Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC
3-3
07/05/2025
FC Cincinnati
Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC
2-1
04/20/2025
Chicago Fire FC
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
2-3
07/17/2024
FC Cincinnati
Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC
0-1
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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What Does Our Statistical Model Back? The Best Tip for Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati
Crunching the numbers for Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati, our model identifies a Chicago Fire FC home win as the most probable outcome at 43%, with top odds of 3/4 available at Velobet. Factoring in all bet markets, our AI pick is "Both Teams To Score Yes/No" — odds of 5/8 at Zizobet and a 63% probability.Best Tip Both Teams To Score5/8Place betT&C's apply | +18More Betting Tips from the MLS
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