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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Chicago Fire lock horns with an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important encounter at the TQL Stadium on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Preview
Chicago Fire are in 14th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The away side played out a 0-0 stalemate against New York City FC over the weekend and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional so far. The hosts slumped to a shock 3-1 defeat against Charlotte FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- FC Cincinnati have a good record against Chicago Fire and have won five out of the 12 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chicago Fire's three victories.
- FC Cincinnati have won their last two matches against Chicago Fire and secured a 2-1 victory away from home in their previous such game in MLS in March this year.
- FC Cincinnati have lost three of their last five matches at home in MLS and have not suffered consecutive such defeats since the 2022 campaign.
- After an unbeaten run of two matches away from home on the trot in MLS, Chicago Fire have lost their last three such games.
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction
FC Cincinnati have exceeded expectations this season and have been in excellent shape over the past month. With Inter Miami hot on their heels in the league table, the hosts will need to make the most of their impressive run.
Chicago Fire have failed to hit their stride this season but did put on a spirited display against New York City FC. FC Cincinnati are the better team at the moment, however, and hold the upper hand this week.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 4-1 Chicago Fire
FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Luciano Acosta to score - Yes
