Football Result
Brian Gutiérrez 85' Pen
Kévin Denkey 42'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
In a thrilling MLS match on April 19, 2025, FC Cincinnati triumphed over Chicago Fire FC with a score of 3-2 at Soldier Field. The game saw a captivating back-and-forth battle. Evander's brace (9', 71') and Kévin Denkey's goal (42') secured the victory for Cincinnati, while Hugo Cuypers (31') and Brian Gutiérrez's penalty (85') kept Chicago Fire in the game.
Chicago Fire FC, playing in a 4-3-3 formation, dominated possession with 57.1%, but FC Cincinnati's efficient 3-4-2-1 setup proved more effective in converting chances. Cincinnati had more shots on target, showcasing a clinical edge in attack. The game saw a higher foul count from Chicago (13 vs 11). The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Chicago Fire FC win, which ultimately proved incorrect, despite the expectation of a balanced game.
FC Cincinnati's victory continues their strong form, having won four of their last five MLS matches. Their next game is at home against Sporting Kansas City. On the other hand, Chicago Fire FC's struggles continue, with only one win in their last five games. Their next challenge is an away game against Nashville SC.
Analyzing the historical data, the recent head-to-head record shows a mixed bag of results. While Chicago Fire won the previous match 1-0, FC Cincinnati have won 3 matches of the last 5 matches between each other. Chicago Fire FC's previous games show their difficulty to win matches, while FC Cincinnati have found a way to win matches. This recent game aligns with Cincinnati's current form, demonstrating their ability to secure wins even when not dominating possession. This result may be an indicator of FC Cincinnati being a strong contender this MLS season.
On April 19, 2025, Chicago Fire FC will face FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field. An AI predicts a home win for Chicago, even though their win probability is only marginally higher at 36.6% compared to Cincinnati's 35.4%. The draw probability stands at 28.0%. Chicago's recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws and two wins in their last five games. Keep an eye on Xherdan Shaqiri, Chicago's star midfielder, whose creativity could unlock Cincinnati's defense. Cincinnati, led by striker Brenner, has shown better form recently, but the AI believes the Fire will have the edge at home. Will Shaqiri lead his team to victory, or will Brenner and Cincinnati spoil the prediction?
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Chicago Fire FC
Draws
FC Cincinnati