This duo has had some difficulties so far, but a win in this crucial match would certainly provide a boost. Prepare for Cincinnati - Chicago Fire!
- Cincinnati have the the worst goal difference (-26) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the fewest points (5) away in Major League Soccer
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Cincinnati form and stats
Cincinnati's results here in the Major League Soccer have been very modest with 1 victory, 5 draws and 8 defeats. Problems are piling up for Cincinnati as they are struggling in their away games as well, taking their total losing streak to a running total of seven games. This streak could be one for the history books.
The Cincinnati fans got no joy from their last match, a Major League Soccer game also here: A 0-1 defeat against Orlando City (placed 4th). Tyler Blackett, defender, was given a rating of 7.41/10 in that game, top of the team. Blackett won 5 of 8 duels.
Preceding that match was a defeat to Philadelphia Union (1-2).This is expected to be a close game, with Cincinnati perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Cincinnati as a small favourite), we find 15 games. Cincinnati has won zero of these, drawn nine and lost six.
There will be little rest for Cincinnati after this match as they are travelling to Inter Miami for a Major League Soccer game in only three days.
Cincinnati aren't scoring a lot here in the league, with only 10 goals from 14 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Cincinnati's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 17 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Chicago Fire form and stats
Chicago Fire have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 1-2-11 (14 played).
Chicago are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 2-2 draw at New England (placed 1st). Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina made a total of six saves, making him a hero against New England. Heavily contributing to the draw after 90 minutes. Midfielder Álvaro Medrán was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 8.61. Medrán scored one goal, hit six key passes and dribled past the opponent 2 of 3 times.
Prior to that match, the Chicago manager R. Wicky faced defeat when travelling to Toronto and losing 1-3.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Chicago playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were two Chicago Fire wins, four draws and two defeats.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Real Salt Lake in just three days.
The visitors have scored 9 goals from 14 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. The Chicago manager R. Wicky has some worries about the defense as 30 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
These two sides encountered each other previously this match year: Chicago Fire - Cincinnati 0-1. Last seven meetings with these squads: Cincinnati won two, Chicago Fire were winners in one and we saw four draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Cincinnati missing players
Chicago Fire missing players
| Cincinnati | Chicago Fire | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 11 | 16 |
| 29 | 10 | 6 | Scored | S | 3 | 9 | 31 |
| 55 | 17 | 6 | Conceded | C | 8 | 30 | 48 |
| 90% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 72% | 57% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 79% | 70% |
| 52% | 29% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 43% | 47% |
| 34% | 14% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 36% | 33% |
| 24% | 7% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 14% | 13% |
| 48% | 43% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 43% | 43% |
| 21% | 21% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| 41% | 50% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 50% | 40% |
| 4.1 | 4.3 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| 6.1 | 5.6 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 12.4 | 13.6 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.3 | 11.9 | 14 |
| 4 | 4.1 | 3.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| 25% | 18% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 20% | 23% |
- Chicago Fire have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Chicago Fire have the fewest points (5) away in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Chicago Fire haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Cincinnati have the fewest points (8) at home in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the fewest scored goals (10) at home in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the fewest scored goals in the second half (15) in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the most conceded goals in the second half (30) in Major League Soccer
- Cincinnati have the the worst goal difference (-26) in Major League Soccer
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | New England | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 59 | 36 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 66 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 29 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 46 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 33 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 48 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Union | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 46 |
| 4 | Orlando City | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 42 | 41 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 1 | 45 |
| 5 | Atlanta United | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 39 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 42 |
| 6 | DC United | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 49 | 41 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 8 | 41 |
| 7 | Montreal Impact | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 42 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 41 |
| 8 | New York City | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 44 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 40 |
| 9 | New York RB | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 37 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 36 | 39 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 21 | -3 | 37 |
| 11 | Inter Miami | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 47 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 16 | -22 | 32 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 48 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 30 | -17 | 28 |
| 13 | Toronto | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 56 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 35 | -22 | 25 |
| 14 | Cincinnati | 29 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 55 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 38 | -26 | 20 |