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FC Cincinnati
Major League Soccer
Jul 18, 2024 at 12.30am UK
Dr. DY Patil Stadium
Chicago Fire

Cincinnati
0 - 1
Chicago Fire


Noonan (72'), Powell (88')
Powell (88'), Noonan (90+6')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Gutierrez (70')
Herbers (35'), Cuypers (58'), Yedlin (89'), Koutsias (90+3')

Preview: FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

FC Cincinnati will be bidding to remain at the top of the Eastern Conference standings when they host Chicago Fire on Wednesday evening.

In sharp contrast, the visitors know they may need to avoid defeat to ensure they do not sit at the bottom of the table by the end of the night.


Match preview

FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson (12) celebrates scoring on March 3, 2024© Reuters

After an indifferent start to the campaign, Cincinnati have certainly made up for that in recent months to take their place at the top of the table.

A total of 12 victories have come from 15 matches in MLS, although it is worth noting the three defeats during that period have been posted in the most recent eight outings.

The third of those occurred at the weekend, Pat Noonan's side going down to a surprise 3-1 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC.

Cincinnati never recovered from going two goals down by the 22-minute mark, and they are now tasked with trying to avoid back-to-back setbacks for the first time since the middle of April.

Interestingly, the aforementioned three defeats have all come at the TQL Stadium, something that will not be lost on their upcoming opponents.

Chicago Fire find themselves second from bottom in the Eastern Conference, yet they will not necessarily feel too downbeat about the situation.

A total of 10 points have come from their most recent seven outings, with 10 goals being scored in wins over LA Galaxy, Toronto and Philadelphia Union.

Furthermore, Frank Klopas's side earned a goalless draw at home to New York City last time out, although they have now failed to score in successive encounters.

The downside is that Chicago Fire possess the worst away record in the Eastern Conference, with just seven points being accumulated from the 11 matches on their travels.

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Team News

Chicago Fire FC head coach Frank Klopas on May 30, 2024© Reuters

Cincinnati will be forced into making a change in defence after Miles Robinson was sent off against Charlotte.

Kipp Keller looks likely to be the straight replacement, while other changes could be made with Sergio Santos pushing for an opportunity in the final third.

Obinna Nwobodo should be recalled in midfield after serving a one-game ban for five yellow cards.

As for Chicago Fire, there is a scenario where Xherdan Shaqiri may come back into the fold after representing Switzerland at Euro 2024, but the playmaker is more likely to remain absent for at least one more match.

Mauricio Pineda could replace Wyatt Omsberg in the middle of the backline in what may prove to be the only alteration.


FC Cincinnati possible starting lineup:
Celentano; Powell, Keller, Murphy; Yedlin, Nwobodo, Bucha, Asad; Orellano, Acosta; Kelsy

Chicago Fire possible starting lineup:
Brady; Souquet, Omsberg, Czichos, Arigoni; Mueller, Acosta, Gimenez, Haile-Selassie; Gutierrez, Cuypers


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We say: FC Cincinnati 4-1 Chicago Fire

While Cincinnati may have suffered defeat last time out, that could only make Chicago Fire's task far tougher. We expect the home side to run riot, ensuring they remain with their noses in front at the top of the table.

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.




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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami28195465412462
2FC CincinnatiCincinnati28164848361252
3Columbus Crew27148552282450
4New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls29101364537843
5Orlando City28117104541440
6New York City FCNY City28117104137440
7Charlotte FCCharlotte FC28108103231138
8Toronto29113153851-1336
9DC United2989124457-1333
10Atlanta UnitedAtlanta2887133640-431
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia2879124846230
12CF MontrealMontreal2879123759-2230
13Chicago Fire2978143651-1529
14Nashville SCNashville2878132844-1629
15New England RevolutionNew England2783163054-2427

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy29167657401755
2Los Angeles FCLos Angeles27146750361448
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake28138754401447
4Colorado RapidsColorado2814595546947
5Seattle SoundersSeattle29137943321146
6Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver27136846351145
7Houston DynamoHouston2812884132944
8Portland TimbersPortland28117105648840
9Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd28116114746139
10Dallas2897124445-134
11Austin FCAustin2897123140-934
12Sporting Kansas CityKansas2977154555-1028
13St Louis City29513114156-1528
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes2852213465-3117


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