Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Major League Soccer fixture.
FC Cincinnati were beaten 3-2 at home by Chicago Fire on Saturday 1 October 2022 (Major League Soccer). It was goalless at half-time, with Chicago Fire doing the damage after the restart.
FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire have met 17 times since June 2017: FC Cincinnati have won eight, Chicago Fire have taken four and five were drawn. Our FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| FC CincinnatiHome | Rating | Chicago FireAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,499 | Overall | 1,433 |
| 1,410 | Match venue | 1,361 |
| 1,410 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,465 | Away | 1,361 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,533 | Attack | 1,443 |
| 1,493 | Defence | 1,494 |
| 1,498 | Home attack | 1,466 |
| 1,477 | Away attack | 1,429 |
| 1,490 | Home defence | 1,560 |
| 1,457 | Away defence | 1,430 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,663 | Goal environment | 1,918 |
| 1,538 | Home goals | 1,665 |
| 1,625 | Away goals | 1,753 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,465 | Close games | 1,433 |
| 1,511 | Winning margin | 1,430 |
Match venue compares FC Cincinnati at home with Chicago Fire away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.