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

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 vs FC Cincinnati: Starting Lineups Time : 18/03/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire
3 - 3
Finished
FC Cincinnati
90+1' event Kacper Przybylko
90' event Mauricio Pineda
88' event Kendall Burks / Arnaud Souquet
81' event Alex Monis / Maren Haile-Selassie
69' event Jonathan Dean / Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate
66' event Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate
58' event Gaston Claudio Gimenez
46' event Chris Mueller
45' event Rafael Czichos
32' event Kacper Przybylko
13' event Carlos Teran
event 87' Junior Moreno
event 84' Sergi Santos
event 80' Luciano Federico Acosta / Marco Angulo
event 80' Arquimides Ordonez / Brandon Vazquez
event 61' Santiago Arias Naranjo / Raymon Gaddis
event 61' Sergi Santos / Ian Murphy
event 58' Brandon Vazquez
event 8' Junior Moreno
90+1' event Kacper Przybylko
event 87' Junior Moreno
90' event Mauricio Pineda
event 84' Sergi Santos
88' event Kendall Burks / Arnaud Souquet
event 80' Luciano Federico Acosta / Marco Angulo
81' event Alex Monis / Maren Haile-Selassie
event 80' Arquimides Ordonez / Brandon Vazquez
69' event Jonathan Dean / Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate
event 61' Santiago Arias Naranjo / Raymon Gaddis
66' event Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate
event 61' Sergi Santos / Ian Murphy
58' event Gaston Claudio Gimenez
event 58' Brandon Vazquez
46' event Chris Mueller
event 8' Junior Moreno
45' event Rafael Czichos
32' event Kacper Przybylko
13' event Carlos Teran
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire
Substitutions
#38 Alex Monis
#24 Jonathan Dean
#27 Kendall Burks
#37 Javier Casas Cuevas
#32 Missael Rodriguez
#33 Victor Bezerra
#18 Spencer Richey
#16 Wyatt Omsberg
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire FC Cincinnati FC Cincinnati
14Shots14
4Shots on Goal9
18Fouls11
8Corner Kick6
13Free kick18
1Offside2
5Yellow card1
26Aerial24
5Save1
16Successful Tackles18
13Interceptions11
2Assist2
3Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post2
13Head Success12
7Blocked1
16Tackle18
3Dribbles6
19Throw-in20
365Passes388
114Attacks96
52Dangerous attacks43
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
FC Cincinnati FC Cincinnati
Substitutions
#10 Luciano Federico Acosta
#17 Sergi Santos
#13 Santiago Arias Naranjo
#29 Arquimides Ordonez
#2 Alvas Powell
#14 Dominique Badji
#26 Malik Pinto
#1 Alec Kann
#3 Joey Akpunonu
Commentary
90+1' Kacper Przybylko - Chicago Fire receive a yellow card
90' Mauricio Pineda - Chicago Fire receive a yellow card
88' Chicago Fire — substitution: Kendall Burks / Arnaud Souquet
87' Goal! Junior Moreno - FC Cincinnati
84' Goal! Sergi Santos - FC Cincinnati
81' Chicago Fire — substitution: Alex Monis / Maren Haile-Selassie
80' FC Cincinnati — substitution: Luciano Federico Acosta / Marco Angulo
80' FC Cincinnati — substitution: Arquimides Ordonez / Brandon Vazquez
69' Chicago Fire — substitution: Jonathan Dean / Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate
66' Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate - Chicago Fire receive a yellow card
61' FC Cincinnati — substitution: Santiago Arias Naranjo / Raymon Gaddis
61' FC Cincinnati — substitution: Sergi Santos / Ian Murphy
58' Gaston Claudio Gimenez - Chicago Fire receive a yellow card
58' Brandon Vazquez - FC Cincinnati receive a yellow card
46' Goal! Chris Mueller - Chicago Fire
45' Penalty scored! Rafael Czichos - Chicago Fire
32' Goal! Kacper Przybylko - Chicago Fire
13' Carlos Teran - Chicago Fire receive a yellow card
8' Goal! Junior Moreno - FC Cincinnati

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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