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The upcoming US Open Cup clash between Chicago Fire and St. Louis City SC promises to be an engaging encounter, with both teams vying for a crucial win in the knockout format. Scheduled for April 29, 2026, at home for Chicago Fire, this match comes at an interesting juncture in both teams’ seasons.
Chicago Fire has demonstrated impressive form, securing victory in four of their last five matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a solid defensive structure coupled with an expressive attacking style that effectively creates scoring opportunities. On the other hand, St. Louis City SC struggles have been evident, managing only one win in their last five outings. The squad appears to be lacking in cohesion, which has hampered their ability to both score and maintain defensive solidity.
Betting odds illustrate Chicago as the favorite, with bookmakers setting the line at 1.9 for a home win, while St. Louis is given odds of 3.54. According to predictive models, there’s a 50% chance of a Chicago win, while the draw is forecasted at 24.3% and an away win at 25.7%.
Ultimately, while Chicago Fire’s current form tilts the scales in their favor, St. Louis City SC has the ability to turn the tide—making this match an open contest with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Chicago 49.2% |
Draw 24.9% |
St. Louis City 25.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.89 | 3.9 | 3.65 | |
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1.88 | 3.85 | 3.6 | |
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1.9 | 3.72 | 3.6 | |
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1.85 | 3.3 | 3.4 | |
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1.9 | 3.86 | 3.66 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Chicago Fire – Sporting Kansas City – 5:0 18.04.26 FC Cincinnati – Chicago Fire – 3:3 14.04.26 Detroit City FC – Chicago Fire – 1:2 11.04.26 Chicago Fire – Atlanta United – 1:0 04.04.26 Chicago Fire – Nashville SC – 1:0 |
25.04.26 St. Louis City SC – San Jose Earthquakes – 2:3 18.04.26 Seattle Sounders FC – St. Louis City SC – 4:1 15.04.26 St. Louis City SC – FC Tulsa – 4:0 11.04.26 FC Dallas – St. Louis City SC – 1:1 04.04.26 New York City FC – St. Louis City SC – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.08.25 Chicago Fire – St. Louis City SC – 3:2 11.05.24 St. Louis City SC – Chicago Fire – 3:1 13.05.23 Chicago Fire – St. Louis City SC – 1:0 09.05.23 Chicago Fire – St. Louis City SC – 2:1 |
Standings
Draw
2026
1/64-finals
| 1 | Chattanooga | Kalonji | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Tennessee Tempo | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Bye | Atlanta Utd | |
| 5 | Charlotte | Bye | |
| 7 | Charlotte Independ. | Ristozi | 4 : 1 |
| 8 | Charleston | Florida Badgers | 2 : 1 |
| 9 | Vermont Green | Portland Hearts of Pine | 1 : 0 |
| 10 | Westchester SC | NY Renegades | 2 : 0 |
| 12 | Bye | New York City | |
| 13 | New York Red Bulls | Bye | |
| 15 | Steel City | Pittsburgh | 1 : 2 |
| 16 | Carolina Core | Virginia Dream | 1 : 2 |
| 17 | Flint City | Forward Madison | 2 : 0 |
| 18 | Detroit | Michigan Rangers | 5 : 1 |
| 20 | Bye | Chicago Fire | |
| 21 | St. Louis City | Bye | |
| 23 | San Antonio | New Stars | 6 : 0 |
| 24 | Little Rock Rangers | FC Tulsa | 2 : 4 |
| 25 | Lexington | Flower City Union | 9 : 0 |
| 26 | Louisville City | Southern Indiana | 2 : 0 |
| 28 | Bye | Austin FC | |
| 29 | Houston Dynamo | Bye | |
| 31 | New Mexico | Cruizers | 3 : 2 |
| 32 | Laredo Heat | El Paso | 0 : 2 |
| 33 | Colorado Springs | Azteca | 3 : 0 |
| 34 | Ventura | Spokane Velocity | 1 : 2 |
| 36 | Bye | Sporting Kansas City | |
| 37 | Colorado Rapids | Bye | |
| 39 | Indy Eleven | Menace | 3 : 0 |
| 40 | BOHFS St. Louis | Union Omaha | 0 : 8 |
| 41 | AV Alta | Valley 559 FC | 0 : 1 |
| 42 | Sacramento Republic | El Farolito | 2 : 0 |
| 44 | Bye | Minnesota United | |
| 45 | San Jose Earthquakes | Bye | |
| 47 | Orange County SC | Laguna United | 3 : 0 |
| 48 | Phoenix Rising | San Ramon | 4 : 0 |
| 49 | FC Naples | Red Force | 3 : 0 |
| 50 | Tormenta | America CFL Spurs (WO.) | |
| 52 | Bye | Orlando City | |
| 53 | New England Revolution | Bye | |
| 55 | Rhode Island | Faialense | 4 : 0 |
| 56 | Motown | Hartford Athletic | 0 : 2 |
| 57 | Richmond Kickers | Northern Virginia | 2 : 0 |
| 58 | West Chester Utd | Loudoun | 1 : 2 |
| 60 | Bye | Columbus Crew | |
| 61 | DC United | Bye | |
| 63 | Asheville City | Greenville | 3 : 1 |
| 64 | Vistula | One Knoxville | 1 : 3 |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Chattanooga | Tennessee Tempo | 1 : 0 |
| 2 | Bye | Atlanta Utd | |
| 3 | Charlotte | Bye | |
| 4 | Charlotte Independ. | Charleston | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | Vermont Green | Westchester SC | 0 : 1 |
| 6 | Bye | New York City | |
| 7 | New York Red Bulls | Bye | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | Virginia Dream | 2 : 0 |
| 9 | Flint City | Detroit | 0 : 1 |
| 10 | Bye | Chicago Fire | |
| 11 | St. Louis City | Bye | |
| 12 | San Antonio | FC Tulsa | 0 : 1 |
| 13 | Lexington | Louisville City | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | Bye | Austin FC | |
| 15 | Houston Dynamo | Bye | |
| 16 | New Mexico | El Paso | 0 : 4 |
| 17 | Colorado Springs | Spokane Velocity | 2 : 1 |
| 18 | Bye | Sporting Kansas City | |
| 19 | Colorado Rapids | Bye | |
| 20 | Indy Eleven | Union Omaha | 1 : 2 |
| 21 | Valley 559 FC | Sacramento Republic | 0 : 4 |
| 22 | Bye | Minnesota United | |
| 23 | San Jose Earthquakes | Bye | |
| 24 | Orange County SC | Phoenix Rising | 1 : 2 |
| 25 | FC Naples | America CFL Spurs | 3 : 0 |
| 26 | Bye | Orlando City | |
| 27 | New England Revolution | Bye | |
| 28 | Rhode Island | Hartford Athletic | 2 : 0 |
| 29 | Richmond Kickers | Loudoun | 1 : 0 |
| 30 | Bye | Columbus Crew | |
| 31 | DC United | Bye | |
| 32 | Asheville City | One Knoxville | 1 : 2 |
1/16-finals
| 1 | Chattanooga | Atlanta Utd | 1 : 3 |
| 2 | Charlotte | Charlotte Independ. | 6 : 0 |
| 3 | Westchester SC | New York City | 2 : 5 |
| 4 | New York Red Bulls | Pittsburgh | 3 : 1 |
| 5 | Detroit | Chicago Fire | 1 : 2 |
| 6 | St. Louis City | FC Tulsa | 4 : 0 |
| 7 | Louisville City | Austin FC | 2 : 1 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | El Paso | 4 : 1 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | Sporting Kansas City | 3 : 0 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | Union Omaha | 1 : 0 |
| 11 | Sacramento Republic | Minnesota United | 0 : 1 |
| 12 | San Jose Earthquakes | Phoenix Rising | 2 : 0 |
| 13 | FC Naples | Orlando City | 0 : 1 |
| 14 | New England Revolution | Rhode Island | 2 : 1 |
| 15 | Richmond Kickers | Columbus Crew | 0 : 3 |
| 16 | DC United | One Knoxville | 3 : 4 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Atlanta Utd | Charlotte | |
| 2 | New York City | New York Red Bulls | |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | St. Louis City | |
| 4 | Louisville City | Houston Dynamo | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | Colorado Rapids | |
| 6 | Minnesota United | San Jose Earthquakes | |
| 7 | Orlando City | New England Revolution | |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | One Knoxville |
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