Cincinnati v Chicago

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FC Cincinnati will be desperate to set the record straight when they once again hold home advantage at their TQL Stadium for this upcoming clash against lowly Chicago Fire after being handed a heavy 3-1 loss at home by Charlotte last time out in the MLS, while Chicago Fire earned a solid point in a 0-0 stalemate at home against New York City but the visitors have now dropped down to second from bottom position in the Eastern Conference ladder as a result.

Despite that surprising loss last time out, FC Cincinnati still remain top of the Eastern Conference ladder where they hold a slender one-point cushion above second placed Inter Miami ahead of these upcoming midweek fixtures and having won each of their preceding three fixtures on the trot, the hosts will still feel confident about their chances in this clash.

Previous wins against Dallas, DC United and Inter Miami, the latter being a particularly comprehensive 6-1 thrashing of their top of the table rivals will give Pat Noonan's side plenty of belief they can return to winning ways in this upcoming encounter.

FC Cincinnati have won six of their last 10 home games at their TQL Stadium, while seven of these last 10 home games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored as well.

Chicago Fire gained a point with a draw at home against New York City in their last game but although they avoided defeat this time, this only means that the visitors have now managed to capture just five wins throughout this season's MLS campaign to date.

Recent results have been pretty poor where Frank Klopas' side have been concerned as Chicago Fire have picked up just three wins from their previous 16 games overall in the MLS, which have come in the form of victories over LA Galaxy 2-1, Toronto 4-1 and Philadelphia Union 4-3 respectively.

However, Chicago Fire have also been handed eight defeats in the process, four of which have been inflicted upon Frank Klopas' side on their travels; losses at St Louis City 3-1, Orlando City 4-2, Seattle Sounders 2-1 and San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 suggest this upcoming trip to face the Eastern Conference leaders is likely to end in another defeat for the visitors.

Indeed, Chicago Fire have managed to pick up just one win in their last 12 outings on the road, slipping to seven defeats in the process.

FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire Verdict

FC Cincinnati have enjoyed the upper hand in previous exchanges against Chicago Fire as the hosts have won five of the last eight meetings and it looks like number six is just around the corner in this clash.

Therefore, our main bet will be FC Cincinnati win @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

FC Cincinnati win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.20

Correct Score: FC Cincinnati 3-0 @ 12.00