Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Cincinnati

Chicago

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As FC Cincinnati prepares to host Chicago Fire at TQL Stadium on April 18, 2026, both teams come into the match with distinct momentum. Cincinnati has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a solid, if inconsistent, form that they will aim to improve at home. Conversely, Chicago Fire brings a recent performance edge, winning 3 of their last 5 encounters, showcasing a more stable trajectory as they seek to capitalize on their current success.

The betting odds reflect a competitive landscape, with Cincinnati favored slightly at 2.32 compared to Chicago’s 2.76. Analyzing the predictive model, the probability suggests a 41.8% chance of a home win for Cincinnati, with a draw at 27.3% and an away win for Chicago at 32.3%. This indicates a closely matched contest.

Tactically, Cincinnati will look to leverage their home advantage, pressing high and utilizing their pace in attack, while Chicago may adopt a more reactive style, focusing on counter-attacks and exploiting spaces left by an aggressive Cincinnati side.

In conclusion, while analytics favor Cincinnati slightly at home, the equally matched form of Chicago Fire means no outcome is assured in what promises to be an engaging contest.

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Cincinnati
40.1%		 Draw
26.2%		 Chicago
33.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.38 3.55 2.88
WilliamHill 2.25 3.4 2.75

Latest Results

11.04.26 Toronto FC – FC Cincinnati – 1:1
04.04.26 New York Red Bulls – FC Cincinnati – 4:2
22.03.26 FC Cincinnati – CF Montréal – 4:3
19.03.26 Tigres UANL – FC Cincinnati – 5:1
15.03.26 New England Revolution – FC Cincinnati – 6:1		 04.04.26 Chicago Fire – Nashville SC – 1:0
21.03.26 Philadelphia Union – Chicago Fire – 1:2
14.03.26 Chicago Fire – DC United – 1:2
07.03.26 Columbus Crew – Chicago Fire – 0:0
28.02.26 Chicago Fire – CF Montréal – 3:0

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cincinnati won 4.
  • Cincinnati is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Chicago is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Cincinnati may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Cincinnati has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Cincinnati won 8 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 23:21. (average 1.4:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cincinnati won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:9. (average 1.1:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.07.25 FC Cincinnati – Chicago Fire – 2:1
    19.04.25 Chicago Fire – FC Cincinnati – 2:3
    17.07.24 FC Cincinnati – Chicago Fire – 0:1
    02.03.24 Chicago Fire – FC Cincinnati – 1:2
    03.06.23 FC Cincinnati – Chicago Fire – 1:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Los Angeles FC 7 5 1 1 15:2 13 16
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps 6 5 0 1 17:4 13 15
    3 San Jose Earthquakes 6 5 0 1 10:1 9 15
    4 Real Salt Lake 6 4 1 1 12:8 4 13
    5 Seattle Sounders 6 4 1 1 6:2 4 13
    6 FC Dallas 6 3 2 1 14:9 5 11
    7 San Diego FC 6 3 2 1 13:8 5 11
    8 Colorado Rapids 6 3 0 3 13:10 3 9
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 7 2 2 3 10:11 -1 8
    10 Minnesota United 6 2 2 2 6:12 -6 8
    11 Portland Timbers 7 2 1 4 11:16 -5 7
    12 Houston Dynamo 5 2 0 3 8:10 -2 6
    13 Austin FC 7 1 3 3 8:11 -3 6
    14 St. Louis City 6 1 2 3 5:8 -3 5
    15 Sporting Kansas City 6 1 1 4 6:14 -8 4

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 6 4 1 1 13:3 10 13
    2 New York City 6 3 2 1 14:7 7 11
    3 Charlotte 6 3 2 1 12:7 5 11
    4 Inter Miami 6 3 2 1 11:10 1 11
    5 Toronto FC 7 3 2 2 10:11 -1 11
    6 Chicago Fire 6 3 1 2 8:5 3 10
    7 New York Red Bulls 6 3 1 2 9:13 -4 10
    8 DC United 6 2 1 3 4:8 -4 7
    9 FC Cincinnati 7 2 1 4 10:16 -6 7
    10 New England Revolution 5 2 0 3 11:9 2 6
    11 Columbus Crew 6 1 2 3 8:9 -1 5
    12 Atlanta Utd 6 1 1 4 6:11 -5 4
    13 Philadelphia Union 7 1 0 6 6:12 -6 3
    14 CF Montreal 7 1 0 6 8:19 -11 3
    15 Orlando City 6 1 0 5 5:23 -18 3

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