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USA Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
vs

00:30:00

Chicago Fire FC

TQL Stadium
Sunday, July 06th, 2025
Prediction
1X

Full Time Result

70%
Probability

Match Preview: FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire FC - prediction, team news and lineup


FC Cincinnati head into this encounter in confident form, riding a three-match winning streak in MLS following a gritty 1–0 victory on the road over D.C. United, secured by a clean sheet and strong defensive discipline. Sitting second in the Eastern Conference, they’ll aim to extend that momentum. Chicago Fire FC, meanwhile, remain inconsistent. Despite a recent clean-sheet draw at home against Inter Miami, their inability to convert draws into wins has kept them midtable . Expect an intense midfield battle, with Cincinnati’s resilience pitted against Chicago’s offensive flair.

Head to Head
History favours FC Cincinnati: in 13 competitive MLS meetings, they’ve edged Chicago with 6 wins, while the Fire have won 4, and 3 have ended in draws. Recent encounters have seen a healthy goals-per-game average of 2.71, and both clubs have tallied 19 goals each across those matches. In their latest clash on April 20, Cincinnati won away 3–2, reinforcing their current dominance 

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Team News
FC Cincinnati have bolstered their lineup with the recent arrival of veteran striker Kei Kamara, a lethal finisher second all-time in MLS scoring, joining to provide experience and depth. No major injuries have been reported ahead of the match, and coach Pat Noonan is expected to field a full-strength squad 

Chicago have a handful of concerns. Midfielder Patrick Nyarko recently underwent ankle surgery, ruling him out, while Gonzalo Segares remains sidelined with an ankle problem. Dilly Duka returns to the squad, but questions remain regarding defensive cohesion. Key players include leading scorer Hugo Cuypers (10 goals in league and cup), and dynamic creator Brian Gutiérrez, who netted in the April loss to Cincinnati 

Cincinnati’s current form and psychological edge in head‑to‑head data position them as favourites, especially with their back‑line in shape and a fresh attacking option in Kamara. Chicago must lean on Cuypers’s finishing and hope Duka’s return sparks creativity. Expect a competitive game with goals on both ends—a tight, entertaining showdown that could hinge on details.

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FC Cincinnati
First XI

5-3-2

18
Celentano
91
Yedlin
2
Elvis
21
Miazga
29
Engel
23
Orellano
27
Anunga
10
Ferreira
20
Bucha
85
Ansu
9
Denkey
11
Zinckernagel
9
Cuypers
19
Bamba
35
Oregel
22
Pineda
17
Gutierrez
2
Barroso
5
Rogers
3
Elliott
15
Gutman
25
Gal

Chicago Fire FC
First XI

4-3-3

FC Cincinnati Substitute
Player Name Position Shirt No
Pat Noonan Coach
Corey Baird Substitute player 11
Evan Louro Substitute player 13
Brad Smith Substitute player 14
Teenage Lingani Hadebe Substitute player 16
Stefan Chirila Substitute player 19
Gerardo Valenzuela Substitute player 22
Paul Walters Substitute player 25
Stiven Jimenez Substitute player 37
Kenji Mboma Dem Substitute player 35
Chicago Fire FC Substitute
Player Name Position Shirt No
Gregg Berhalter Coach
Bryan Dowd Substitute player 31
Tom Barlow Substitute player 12
Jonathan Dean Substitute player 24
Dje D'Avilla Substitute player 42
Omari Glasgow Substitute player 26
Omar Gonzalez Substitute player 34
Maren Haile-Selassie Substitute player 7
Samuel Williams Substitute player 47
Chase Gasper Substitute player 77