FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire

Major League Soccer
USA : Regular Season - 21
July 5, 2025
2025-07-05 23:30 UTC

FC Cincinnati
Home
2
vs
1
Chicago Fire
Away

Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere, USA
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Prediction Outcome
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Prediction Summary
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Result: Home Win (70%)
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Goals: Home [2.4]
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Away [1.2]
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Reasoning: FC Cincinnati's strong home momentum against Chicago combined with Chicago's poor defensive record with only one clean sheet all season favors a confident home victory.
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. FC Cincinnati Win
Cincinnati is 5-1-1 in matches played in Chicago
showing historical dominance, while
Berhalter's new tactical system is still being implemented
. Over 2.5 Goals
Chicago Fire averages high-scoring victories but struggles defensively
, and both teams have attacking firepower.
Value Opportunity
Both Teams to Score
Chicago has 28 shots on target away from home, leading the Eastern Conference , while Cincinnati has conceded more shots on the road, suggesting Chicago can breach the defense.
Critical Factors
- – .
- – Evander's Hot Streak: The All-Star midfielder is on fire with back-to-back braces
- – , providing Cincinnati with a decisive attacking edge at a crucial time.
- – .
- – Tactical Transition: Chicago is still adapting to Berhalter's new system
- – , which typically requires time to fully implement—a vulnerability Cincinnati can exploit.
- – .
- – Key Absences: Cincinnati missing Miles Robinson (international duty), Nick Hagglund (chest), and Yuya Kubo (ankle)
- – weakens their defensive structure significantly.
Risk Assessment
Medium
Chicago Fire arrives "with a thirst for revenge against the Orange and Blue" after previous defeats, potentially inspiring an upset performance. - Confidence Score: 7
7/10
Analysis generated on: July 4, 2025 23:05 UTC
Data sources reviewed: 4
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Main Factors Weight Scores
Head to Head Score
Home
7.31
Away
4.24
Tactical Analysis
Home
3.94
Away
10.00
Recent Teams Form Score
Home
6.11
Away
3.89
Home vs Away Strength
Home
0.00
Away
0.00
Defensive Strength
Home
7.42
Away
5.10
Attacking Strength
Home
2.96
Away
2.57
Home Advantage
Home
5.50
Away
8.44
Motivation
Home
6.42
Away
5.17
League Position
Home
6.30
Away
4.05
Injuries and Suspension
Home
0.00
Away
0.00
Weather Impact
Home
5.00
Away
5.00