- Chicago Fire have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five MLS 2026 games.
- Cincinnati have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five MLS 2026 matches.
Fire to continue their winning streak against Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati have won the last two meetings between these two sides, including a 2-1 win at home to Chicago Fire in MLS 2025, but the Fire come into this match as favourites after a strong run of form that has seen them climb to 6th in the MLS 2026 table with 13 points from seven games - six more than the hosts, who sit 21st in the standings.
Fire have won their last three matches and Gregg Berhalter’s side are full of confidence at the moment, and with their possession-based philosophy and 4-3-3 formation making them a strong outfit, it’s hard to see anything but an away win.
The 1-2 away win over Philadelphia Union in their most recent game shows the Fire have what it takes to beat anyone in the MLS 2026 right now and Cincinnati will find it hard to stop their progress, even though the hosts have won their most recent home game.
Pat Noonan has made Cincinnati a much more dynamic side in transition with their 3-5-2 formation, although there are still some question marks about their defensive structure, which will be tested ruthlessly by the Fire’s wide attacking players and midfield overloads.
Fire’s Firepower to Burn Cincinnati
Backing the Fire to win at 2.58 looks a smart play, but there are other intriguing angles to this fixture. Chicago are an entertaining team and ‘Both Teams to Score - Yes’ is currently priced at 1.45, while ‘Over 2.5 goals’ is 1.55.
However, both of those wagers are worth considering as the visitors’ recent form should make them confident of victory, while the stats suggest they will get on the scoresheet and create chances for the home side to capitalize on.
Hugo Cuypers has been a revelation for Fire, scoring four MLS 2026 goals in his four appearances so far, two of which have come in their last five matches. Four of Cincinnati’s last 11 goals have been scored by Kevin Denkey, who leads the team’s scoring charts with two in seven this season.
