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

FC Cincinnati

W D L D W

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-3

18/04/2026 16:40

Chicago Fire

L L W W W

3rd 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: 16:40) 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 16:40.
FC Cincinnati are currently 5th with 23 points after 16 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 3rd with 26 points from 15 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.

Live coef.

Weather

16:40

2026-04-18

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire - Prediction & Odds

FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire

2026-04-18 16:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	39	16	12	3	1	33	11	22
02 Inter Miami CF	34	16	10	4	2	42	30	12
03 Chicago Fire	26	15	8	2	5	29	19	10
04 New England Revolution	26	15	8	2	5	22	18	4
05 FC Cincinnati	23	16	6	5	5	40	40	0
06 New York City FC	22	16	6	4	6	27	22	5
07 Charlotte FC	22	16	6	4	6	26	25	1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	16	6	4	6	26	35	-9
09 DC United	19	16	4	7	5	22	26	-4
10 Orlando City	17	16	5	2	9	27	44	-17
11 Columbus Crew	16	16	4	4	8	22	25	-3
12 Toronto FC	16	16	3	7	6	22	29	-7
13 CF Montreal	15	16	4	3	9	22	32	-10
14 Atlanta United	12	16	3	3	10	16	26	-10
15 Philadelphia Union	10	16	2	4	10	21	31	-10
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	32	15	10	2	3	37	16	21
02 San Jose Earthquakes	32	16	10	2	4	34	19	15
03 Los Angeles FC	30	17	9	3	5	30	18	12
04 Real Salt Lake	26	15	8	2	5	27	22	5
05 FC Dallas	26	16	7	5	4	32	24	8
06 Seattle Sounders	24	15	7	3	5	19	19	0
07 Houston Dynamo	23	15	7	2	6	20	24	-4
08 St. Louis City	22	16	6	4	6	22	23	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	22	16	6	4	6	19	24	-5
10 Los Angeles Galaxy	20	17	5	5	7	23	28	-5
11 Colorado Rapids	19	16	6	1	9	26	24	2
12 Portland Timbers	18	16	5	3	8	29	31	-2
13 San Diego FC	17	16	4	5	7	30	28	2
14 Austin FC	17	16	4	5	7	22	32	-10
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	16	4	2	10	18	40	-22

Head To Head

05/07/2025 16:30

FC Cincinnati

2 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

19/04/2025 17:30

Chicago Fire

2 - 3

FC Cincinnati

MLS

17/07/2024 16:30

FC Cincinnati

0 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

02/03/2024 18:30

Chicago Fire

1 - 2

FC Cincinnati

MLS

03/06/2023 16:30

FC Cincinnati

1 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

18/03/2023 17:30

Chicago Fire

3 - 3

FC Cincinnati

MLS

FC Cincinnati

33%

Draw

17%

Chicago Fire

50%

FC Cincinnati Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 10:10

Toronto FC 1 - 1 FC Cincinnati

MLS

04/04/2026 16:40

New York Red Bulls 4 - 2 FC Cincinnati

MLS

22/03/2026 10:10

FC Cincinnati 4 - 3 CF Montreal

MLS

19/03/2026 18:00

Tigres UANL 5 - 1 FC Cincinnati

CNCF CHL

15/03/2026 11:40

New England Revolution 6 - 1 FC Cincinnati

MLS

12/03/2026 17:00

FC Cincinnati 3 - 0 Tigres UANL

CNCF CHL

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

14/04/2026 16:30

Detroit City 1 - 2 Chicago Fire

USA CUP

11/04/2026 17:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 0 Atlanta United

MLS

04/04/2026 17:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 0 Nashville SC

MLS

21/03/2026 13:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 2 Chicago Fire

MLS

14/03/2026 17:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 DC United

MLS

07/03/2026 17:40

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

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 8 home matches

YesNo

6 (75%)2 (25%)

In last 8 home matches

NoYes

5 (63%)3 (38%)

FC Cincinnati

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(88%)7 1(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)2 6(75%)

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

/Yes

(63%)5 3(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)4 4(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire

Shots

FC Cincinnati

Total shots

6.43 avg / game

Blocked

10 total

Avg. 1.67

Chicago Fire

Total shots

17.38 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 6.13

FC Cincinnati Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

1668

Avg. 238 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

4088

Avg. 511 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Cincinnati

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.50

1.63

Corners

5.38

7.25

Throw-ins

183

22.88

0.75

Offsides

1.38

1.63

GK saves

2.13

FC Cincinnati

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.13

1.88

0.13

0.13

7.25

Fouls

101

12.63

5.50

Tackles

10.75

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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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