Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati

Current streaks

Recent form

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with a notable three-game winning streak followed by a slight dip in performance. The team's offensive prowess is evident, having scored 10 goals in their last six matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding only one goal per game on average. The Fire have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Their ability to find the back of the net is further highlighted by the fact that both teams scored in 83% of these games. However, their recent results indicate a struggle to maintain consistency, with their last three matches yielding two draws and a loss, potentially impacting their 8th position in the league table. Despite this, their positive goal difference of 4 and their clean sheet against Inter Miami suggest that Chicago Fire remain a competitive force in the Major League Soccer.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have shown impressive form recently, with a current three-match winning streak in Major League Soccer propelling them to third place in the league table. Their last six matches across all competitions have been a mixed bag, featuring three wins, one draw, and two losses. Notably, the team have managed to keep clean sheets in their last two matches, a significant improvement from their earlier defensive struggles. Despite their recent success, FC Cincinnati's goal difference remains negative (-1), indicating they've had some high-scoring encounters. The team's 3-1 loss to Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions League stands out as their heaviest defeat in this period, whilst their 2-2 draw with Atlanta United represents their highest-scoring match. Overall, FC Cincinnati's recent performances suggest they're finding their feet in the league, but there's still room for improvement, particularly in their goal-scoring output, which averages just 1.17 goals per game.

Recent home/away form

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have shown a mixed run of form in their recent home fixtures, with a tendency towards tight, low-scoring encounters. The team have gone unbeaten in their last four home matches, but three of these have ended in draws, including two consecutive 1-1 and 0-0 stalemates in Major League Soccer. Their most impressive performance came in a friendly against San Jose Earthquakes, where they secured a resounding 5-1 victory, highlighting their potential for high-scoring games. Despite this, the Fire have maintained a solid defensive record, conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game in their last six home matches and keeping two clean sheets. Their recent form suggests a team that is difficult to beat at home but sometimes struggles to convert draws into wins, with 67% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with three wins and three losses in their last six matches. The team are currently experiencing a two-game winning streak in Major League Soccer, having secured victories against DC United and Nashville SC. However, prior to this, they endured a challenging run of three consecutive away defeats, including a heavy 4-1 loss to Philadelphia Union in the league and a 3-1 defeat to Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions League. Despite their inconsistent results, FC Cincinnati have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with four out of six games seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most impressive away performance came in a 4-1 victory over CD Motagua in the CONCACAF Champions League, demonstrating their attacking prowess on the road. Defensively, however, the team have struggled, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and managing just one clean sheet in their last six away matches.