Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Chicago Fire

L D W W L

13th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-3

18/03/2023 20:30

FC Cincinnati

D W W L W

1st place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati preview before placing your bet.

Chicago Fire will face FC Cincinnati in USA Major League Soccer on March 18, 2023 at 20:30.
Chicago Fire are currently 13th with 40 points after 34 matches.
FC Cincinnati sit 1st with 69 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.37.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

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Avg.g

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Weather

20:30

2023-03-18

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati - Prediction & Odds

Chicago Fire

FC Cincinnati

2023-03-18 20:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

01/10/2022 19:35

FC Cincinnati

2 - 3

Chicago Fire

MLS

14/05/2022 20:05

Chicago Fire

1 - 2

FC Cincinnati

MLS

20/10/2021 19:30

FC Cincinnati

3 - 4

Chicago Fire

MLS

23/06/2021 20:10

Chicago Fire

0 - 1

FC Cincinnati

MLS

27/03/2021 11:30

Chicago Fire

1 - 2

FC Cincinnati

INT CF

02/09/2020 19:30

FC Cincinnati

0 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

FC Cincinnati

Draw

17%

Chicago Fire

83%

Chicago Fire Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 21:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 1 New York City FC

MLS

18/02/2023 14:00

Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 Chicago Fire

USA CDS

15/02/2023 15:00

Chicago Fire 3 - 3 New Mexico United

INT CF

11/02/2023 18:00

Chicago Fire 0 - 0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

USA CDS

08/02/2023 21:00

Chicago Fire 4 - 0 Sacramento Republic FC

USA CDS

31/01/2023 13:00

Cancun FC 0 - 5 Chicago Fire

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches FC Cincinnati

04/03/2023 20:30

Orlando City 0 - 0 FC Cincinnati

MLS

25/02/2023 20:40

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Houston Dynamo

MLS

17/02/2023 17:00

Nashville 3 - 3 FC Cincinnati

INT CF

14/02/2023 13:00

New England Revolution 0 - 4 FC Cincinnati

INT CF

10/02/2023 13:00

FC Cincinnati 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union

INT CF

27/01/2023 17:00

Austin FC 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Chicago Fire

FC Cincinnati

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

16 (47%)18 (53%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

29 (76%)9 (24%)

Chicago Fire

Recent matches

FC Cincinnati

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

Under /Over

(29%)10 24(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Chicago Fire

FC Cincinnati

Shots

Chicago Fire

Total shots

7.91 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 2.44

FC Cincinnati

Total shots

5.35 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.28

Chicago Fire Pass FC Cincinnati

Total passes

10386

Avg. 305 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

7711

Avg. 203 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Chicago Fire

Played games

FC Cincinnati

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.37

3.03

103

Corners

1.84

14.35

488

Throw-ins

321

8.45

1.56

Offsides

0.71

2.35

GK saves

1.03

Chicago Fire

DISCIPLINARY

FC Cincinnati

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

0.76

0.12

0.03

9.06

308

Fouls

230

6.05

12.00

408

Tackles

273

7.18

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How We Build the Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chicago Fire's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Cincinnati's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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