FC Cincinnati
3/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
2.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 5 available matches.
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Major League SoccerMatchweek 8THE MATCH CENTREFC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire match centre
90′ · Live
3:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
T. Barlow42′
Evander79′ (pen)
D. D'Avilla87′ (og)
H. Cuypers26′
P. Zinckernagel45+5′ (pen)
H. Cuypers48′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate4.0%FC Cincinnati
Draw92.5%at full time
Current result estimate3.5%Chicago Fire
Another goal7.7%before full time
Next goal: FC Cincinnati 4.1% · no further goal 92.3% · Chicago Fire 3.6%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.FC CincinnatiChicago Fire
3.710Expected goals · API-Football1.770
8Shots on target6
21Total Shots18
54%Ball Possession46%
8Corner Kicks1
11Fouls8
4Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves6
458Total passes395
380Passes accurate308
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
Eastern ConferenceProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 27 | +34 | 60 | — |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 27 | +14 | 46 | ↑ 1 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 27 | +9 | 46 | ↓ 1 |
| 4 |  Charlotte | 27 | +9 | 43 | — |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire | 27 | +8 | 43 | — |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 27 | +10 | 39 | — |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 27 | -9 | 34 | ↑ 3 |
| 8 |  Orlando City SC | 27 | -16 | 34 | ↓ 1 |
| 9 |  New York City FC | 27 | +5 | 33 | — |
| 10 |  New York Red Bulls | 27 | -17 | 33 | ↓ 2 |
| 11 |  DC United | 26 | -8 | 30 | — |
| 12 |  Columbus Crew | 27 | -4 | 29 | — |
| 13 |  Toronto FC | 27 | -12 | 29 | — |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 27 | -13 | 27 | — |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 27 | -20 | 24 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
FC Cincinnati 0 reported
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Chicago Fire 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Chicago Fire
6/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Chicago Fire’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
FC Cincinnati
10 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game2.5
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Toronto FCAway · Major League Soccer1–1New York Red BullsAway · Major League Soccer2–4CF MontrealHome · Major League Soccer4–3Tigres UANLAway · CONCACAF Champions League1–5New England RevolutionAway · Major League Soccer1–6Toronto FCHome · Major League Soccer0–1Minnesota United FCAway · Major League Soccer0–1Louisville CityHome · Friendlies Clubs0–4Atlanta United FCHome · Major League Soccer2–0Universidad O&MAway · CONCACAF Champions League4–0
Chicago Fire
10 matchesResults6 wins · 1 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Detroit CityAway · US Open Cup2–1Atlanta United FCHome · Major League Soccer1–0Nashville SCHome · Major League Soccer1–0Philadelphia UnionAway · Major League Soccer2–1ChattanoogaHome · MLS Next Pro2–1Orlando City IIAway · MLS Next Pro1–2CF MontrealHome · Major League Soccer3–0Houston DynamoAway · Major League Soccer1–2Portland TimbersHome · Friendlies Clubs3–4Indy ElevenAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare FC Cincinnati at home with Chicago Fire away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:02 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
FC CincinnatiChicago Fire
7Matches played7
7Points earned13
2Wins4
1.4Goals scored / match1.3
2.3Goals conceded / match0.7
1Clean sheets4
2Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares FC Cincinnati at home with Chicago Fire away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
FC Cincinnati
Confirmed formation3-4-1-2Pat Noonan
- 18
R. CelentanoG - 4
N. HagglundD - 12
M. RobinsonD - 3
G. FloresD - 66
E. EcheniqueM - 20
P. BuchaM - 11
S. GidiM - 29
B. J. Ramirez LeonM - 10
EvanderF - 17
K. MbomaF - 16
T. BarlowF
Substitutes (7)
13 · E. Louro
15 · T. Hadebe
27 · T. Anunga
99 · A. Jabbari
2 · A. Powell
24 · K. Smith
22 · G. Valenzuela
Chicago Fire
Confirmed formation4-4-2Mario Barcena
- 1
C. BradyG - 24
J. DeanD - 3
J. ElliottD - 4
M. MbokaziD - 15
A. GutmanD - 11
P. ZinckernagelM - 6
A. SaletrosM - 42
D. D'AvillaM - 7
M. Haile-SelassieM - 9
H. CuypersF - 17
R. LodF
Substitutes (9)
44 · J. Cohen
16 · J. Waterman
22 · M. Pineda
20 · J. Shokalook
27 · D. Borso
14 · V. Radojevic
12 · P. Dithejane
29 · D. Poreba
35 · S. Oregel
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
FC Cincinnati
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Celentano | 52 | 6.0 | — | — | — | 17 | — |
| Nick Hagglund | 52 | 6.0 | — | — | — | 22 | — |
| Miles Robinson | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 26 | 4 |
| Gilberto Flores | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 29 | — |
| Ender Echenique | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 9 | — |
| Pavel Bucha | 52 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Evander | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 16 | — |
| Samuel Gidi | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 28 | — |
| Bryan Ramirez | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 21 | — |
| Kenji Mboma Dem | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 17 | 1 |
| Tom Barlow | 52 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 15 | — |
| Evan Louro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Teenage Hadebe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle Smith | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alvas Powell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tah Anunga | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gerardo Valenzuela | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ayoub Jabbari | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Chicago Fire
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brady | 52 | 7.9 | — | — | — | 15 | — |
| Jonathan Dean | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 18 | — |
| Jack Elliott | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 28 | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 32 | 2 |
| Andrew Gutman | 52 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 20 | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 52 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 |
| Anton Saletros | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Dje Tah D'Avilla | 52 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Robin Lod | 52 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 14 | 1 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 52 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Josh Cohen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Viktor Radojević | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel Waterman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergio Oregel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mauricio Pineda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Puso Dithejane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Borso | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Poreba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jason Shokalook | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | FC Cincinnati | Draw | Chicago Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.55 | 3.60 | 2.62 |
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