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

FC Cincinnati

D L D W W

7th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-3

18/04/2026 19:40

Chicago Fire

L W W W L

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 19:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire preview before placing your bet.

FC Cincinnati will face Chicago Fire in USA Major League Soccer on April 18, 2026 at 19:40.
FC Cincinnati are currently 7th with 23 points after 17 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 4th with 26 points from 16 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 2.32.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

19:40

2026-04-18

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire - Prediction & Odds

FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire

2026-04-18 19:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	39	17	12	3	2	33	12	21
02 Inter Miami CF	37	17	11	4	2	43	30	13
03 New England Revolution	29	16	9	2	5	26	19	7
04 Chicago Fire	26	16	8	2	6	30	22	8
05 New York City FC	25	17	7	4	6	30	23	7
06 Charlotte FC	25	17	7	4	6	28	25	3
07 FC Cincinnati	23	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	17	6	4	7	26	37	-11
09 DC United	22	17	5	7	5	24	27	-3
10 Orlando City	20	17	6	2	9	28	44	-16
11 Columbus Crew	19	17	5	4	8	24	26	-2
12 Toronto FC	16	17	3	7	7	23	31	-8
13 CF Montreal	15	17	4	3	10	22	33	-11
14 Philadelphia Union	13	17	3	4	10	22	31	-9
15 Atlanta United	12	17	3	3	11	17	30	-13
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	33	16	10	3	3	37	16	21
02 Los Angeles FC	33	18	10	3	5	34	18	16
03 San Jose Earthquakes	33	17	10	3	4	35	20	15
04 Real Salt Lake	26	16	8	2	6	28	24	4
05 Houston Dynamo	26	16	8	2	6	23	24	-1
06 FC Dallas	26	17	7	5	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	25	17	7	4	6	23	23	0
08 Seattle Sounders	24	16	7	3	6	19	20	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	23	17	6	5	6	19	24	-5
10 Portland Timbers	21	17	6	3	8	31	32	-1
11 Los Angeles Galaxy	21	18	5	6	7	24	29	-5
12 San Diego FC	20	17	5	5	7	31	28	3
13 Colorado Rapids	19	17	6	1	10	26	25	1
14 Austin FC	17	17	4	5	8	22	35	-13
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	17	4	2	11	18	44	-26

Head To Head

05/07/2025 19:30

FC Cincinnati

2 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

19/04/2025 20:30

Chicago Fire

2 - 3

FC Cincinnati

MLS

17/07/2024 19:30

FC Cincinnati

0 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

02/03/2024 21:30

Chicago Fire

1 - 2

FC Cincinnati

MLS

03/06/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati

1 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

18/03/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire

3 - 3

FC Cincinnati

MLS

FC Cincinnati

33%

Draw

17%

Chicago Fire

50%

FC Cincinnati Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 13:10

Toronto FC 1 - 1 FC Cincinnati

MLS

04/04/2026 19:40

New York Red Bulls 4 - 2 FC Cincinnati

MLS

22/03/2026 13:10

FC Cincinnati 4 - 3 CF Montreal

MLS

19/03/2026 21:00

Tigres UANL 5 - 1 FC Cincinnati

CNCF CHL

15/03/2026 14:40

New England Revolution 6 - 1 FC Cincinnati

MLS

12/03/2026 20:00

FC Cincinnati 3 - 0 Tigres UANL

CNCF CHL

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

14/04/2026 19:30

Detroit City 1 - 2 Chicago Fire

USA CUP

11/04/2026 20:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 0 Atlanta United

MLS

04/04/2026 20:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 0 Nashville SC

MLS

21/03/2026 16:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 2 Chicago Fire

MLS

14/03/2026 20:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 DC United

MLS

07/03/2026 20:40

Columbus Crew 0 - 0 Chicago Fire

MLS

Win

67%

Draw

17%

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

FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

20 (77%)6 (23%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

17 (74%)6 (26%)

FC Cincinnati

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(88%)23 3(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)19 4(17%)

Under /Over

(65%)17 9(35%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

Under /Over

(73%)19 7(27%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

/Yes

(69%)18 8(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(70%)16 7(30%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire

Shots

FC Cincinnati

Total shots

9.24 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 1.83

Chicago Fire

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

62 total

Avg. 4.13

FC Cincinnati Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

6283

Avg. 314 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

7180

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Cincinnati

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.30

2.42

Corners

2.87

9.65

251

Throw-ins

303

13.17

0.65

Offsides

0.87

1.73

GK saves

1.35

FC Cincinnati

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.19

1.35

0.19

0.04

6.69

174

Fouls

201

8.74

5.62

146

Tackles

154

6.70

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How We Build the FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire on 18 April 2026 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.

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Cincinnati's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chicago Fire'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 FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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