Match Summary
FC Cincinnati defeated Chicago Fire 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by L. Acosta 83′. 5 yellow cards were shown. FC Cincinnati had 52% possession while Chicago Fire held 48%. FC Cincinnati had 17 shots (1 on target) compared to 6 (0 on target) for Chicago Fire. Expected goals: FC Cincinnati 0.94 — Chicago Fire 0.32. FC Cincinnati made 5 substitutions, Chicago Fire made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Arias
Match Statistics
FC Cincinnati had 52% possession against Chicago Fire's 48%. FC Cincinnati registered 17 shots (1 on target) while Chicago Fire managed 6 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 13–7.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under P. Noonan, while Chicago Fire deployed a 5-4-1 under F. Klopas.
Defensive Solidity
FC Cincinnati deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Chicago Fire's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
FC Cincinnati field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Chicago Fire's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
FC Cincinnati start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Chicago Fire averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of FC Cincinnati's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Chicago Fire average 29.0 (youngest: G. Koutsias (21), oldest: S. Richey (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Cincinnati have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Chicago Fire show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire have met 2 times — FC Cincinnati won 2, Chicago Fire won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. FC Cincinnati leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (5 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026