Thursday , 2 July 2026

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Chicago Fire FC
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Cincinnati
Sun 15 May 2022 · 00:00 UTC Soldier Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Xherdan Shaqiri 7' Y
Y 7' Junior Moreno
Y 8' Junior Moreno
Y 20' Luciano Acosta
Y 21' Luciano Acosta

Overview

Match Preview

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Soldier Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

4
4
8
Chicago Fire FC 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals FC Cincinnati
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-15 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati 2021-10-20 FC Cincinnati 3–4 Chicago Fire FC 2021-06-24 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 FC Cincinnati 2020-09-02 FC Cincinnati 0–0 Chicago Fire FC 2020-08-25 Chicago Fire FC 3–0 FC Cincinnati

Recent Form

Chicago Fire FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May FC Cincinnati H 1–2 L
07 May Atlanta United FC A 1–4 L
01 May New York Red Bulls H 1–2 L
23 Apr Minnesota United FC A 0–3 L
17 Apr Los Angeles Galaxy H 0–0 D
09 Apr Orlando City SC A 0–1 L
FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May Chicago Fire FC A 2–1 W
08 May Minnesota United FC A 1–0 W
04 May Toronto FC H 2–0 W
30 Apr Toronto FC A 2–1 W
24 Apr Los Angeles FC H 1–2 L
16 Apr Atlanta United FC A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Chicago Fire FC FC Cincinnati
#3 Position #7
26 Points 20
14 Played 15
8 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 5 / 5 / 5
27 Scored 36
16 Conceded 37
+11 GD -1
1.86 PPG 1.33
57% Win % 33%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season

Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). FC Cincinnati are 7th (20 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
7/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Soldier Field that hosts another battle between Chicago Fire FC and FC Cincinnati.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nnamdi Chinonso Offor made 275 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Xherdan Shaqiri on 7 minutes.
  • 8' Junior Moreno catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 8.
  • 13' FC Cincinnati seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 18' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FC Cincinnati winning 50% of all matches.
  • 20' FC Cincinnati player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 21' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luciano Acosta.
  • 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' FC Cincinnati have won 352 goals from 245 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 33' What a moment for Rafael Czichos! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 34' What a strike from Rafael Czichos! The score is 0-2.
  • 39' Chicago Fire FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 44' Alvas Powell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 54' Germany international Fabian Herbers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chicago Fire FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Chicago Fire FC team. Nnamdi Chinonso Offor is replaced by Jhon Duran on 60 minute.
  • 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Arquimides Ordonez. He replaces Dominique Badji on 66 minute.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Chris Mueller as he leaves the pitch. Jairo Torres steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
  • 75' The FC Cincinnati bench stirs into life. Alvaro Barreal is withdrawn and Tyler Blackett gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Chris Mueller has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 82' Jonathan Bornstein makes way for Jhon Espinoza at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chicago Fire FC.
  • 83' Jhon Duran makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Chicago Fire FC are in front.
  • 85' Luciano Acosta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
  • 88' The FC Cincinnati manager makes a substitution. Luciano Acosta departs to be replaced by Haris Medunjanin.
  • Another three points for FC Cincinnati.

Lineups

Chicago Fire FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ezra Hendrickson

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pat Noonan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Evander 7
Hugo Cuypers 5
Luciano Acosta 4
Jhon Duran 3
Brian Gutierrez 3
Robert Beric 3
Junior Moreno 2
Philip Zinckernagel 2

Head to Head

2022-05-15 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati 2021-10-20 FC Cincinnati 3–4 Chicago Fire FC 2021-06-24 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 FC Cincinnati 2020-09-02 FC Cincinnati 0–0 Chicago Fire FC 2020-08-25 Chicago Fire FC 3–0 FC Cincinnati

Chicago Fire FC Form

2022-05-15 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati L 2022-05-07 Atlanta United FC 4–1 Chicago Fire FC L 2022-05-01 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 New York Red Bulls L 2022-04-23 Minnesota United FC 3–0 Chicago Fire FC L 2022-04-17 Chicago Fire FC 0–0 Los Angeles Galaxy D 2022-04-09 Orlando City SC 1–0 Chicago Fire FC L

FC Cincinnati Form

2022-05-15 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati W 2022-05-08 Minnesota United FC 0–1 FC Cincinnati W 2022-05-04 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC W 2022-04-30 Toronto FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati W 2022-04-24 FC Cincinnati 1–2 Los Angeles FC L 2022-04-16 Atlanta United FC 0–0 FC Cincinnati D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.19 Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chicago Fire FC45% Draw24% FC Cincinnati31%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Chicago Fire FC or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
55%
Chicago Fire FC or FC Cincinnati
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chicago Fire FC39% Draw39% FC Cincinnati22%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC

Handicap Chicago Fire FC covers Push FC Cincinnati covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 16% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 20% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.