Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Betting Lines, Odds, & Offensive Leaders May 2, 2026

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Both Chicago Fire (seventh in MLS) and FC Cincinnati (19th) are coming off a victory, but Chicago is a -139 moneyline favorite to win its match on Saturday, with FC Cincinnati at +302.

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Chicago Fire to win vs FC Cincinnati -139

Bet $20, Payout $34.39

Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Odds & Favorites

  • Favorite: Chicago Fire (-139)
  • Underdog: FC Cincinnati (+302)
  • Over/under: 3.5

Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Betting Insights

  • With 17 goals in 9 games, Chicago is 10th in MLS in scoring, while FC Cincinnati has surrendered 23 goals, ranking 27th.
  • Thus far this season, Chicago has been favored in five matches, and won four.
  • Chicago (-139) has been at least this big a favorite in four games, and won three.
  • Based on the moneyline, Chicago has a 58.2% implied chance of winning this match.
  • FC Cincinnati ranks fifth in MLS in scoring this season (19 goals, 1.9 per game), and Chicago is sixth in goals conceded at eight total and 0.9 per match.
  • FC Cincinnati has not won in five matches as an underdog this season.
  • FC Cincinnati has not been a +302 underdog or greater this season.
  • FC Cincinnati has a 24.9% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
  • On only two occasions this year has Chicago and its opponent combined for more than 3.5 goals.
  • Chicago and FC Cincinnati combine to average 3.8 goals per contest, which is 0.3 more than the total for this game.
  • FC Cincinnati games have had over 3.5 goals five times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is set at 3.5 goals, 0.3 goals higher than the two teams’ opponents scoring average.

Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Offensive Leaders

Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders

  • Chicago’s top shot-taker is Hugo Cuypers, with 16 (2.7 per game), resulting in seven goals.
  • Andrew Gutman leads Chicago in chances created with five (69th in league) and has two assists.

FC Cincinnati Offensive Leaders

  • In 10 matches, Ender Echenique has 11 shots (36th in league) and one goal (97th) for FC Cincinnati.
  • Kevin Denkey has taken 10 shots (1.1 per game) and scored six goals.
  • Echenique also has amassed three assists plus a team-best 10 chances created (ninth in league).
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