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Chicago Fire 2 Cincinnati 3, full time in Major League Soccer. Our model's pre-match pick was Chicago Fire to win, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met 2 times in the fixtures we hold, with Chicago Fire winning 0, Cincinnati winning 1 and 1 drawn.
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Chicago Fire 2–3 Cincinnati
Cincinnati came from behind to take all three points at Chicago Fire in a five-goal contest that underlined the attacking quality of one of MLS's top sides. The result extends Cincinnati's grip on a strong early-season position.
Our pick
Chicago Fire to win
Result
2:3CHI v CIN
Cincinnati won 3-2 away at Chicago Fire.
5 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Cincinnati won against the run of the chances: Chicago Fire 4.67 to Cincinnati 2.11 on expected goals, which favoured Chicago Fire.
Cincinnati came from behind to take all three points at Chicago Fire in a five-goal contest that underlined the attacking quality of one of MLS's top sides. The result extends Cincinnati's grip on a strong early-season position.
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How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings in this conference.
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 38 |
| 3 | New England | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 25 |
| 8 | New York RB | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 25 |
The match finished 2-3 to Cincinnati.
Cincinnati won the match 3-2.
The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
Cincinnati won 3-2 at Chicago Fire in an MLS match where both teams found the net, continuing a pattern from their recent form. Our model backed Chicago Fire at 50% probability, a pick that missed. The Fire had managed one draw across their last five outings while Cincinnati drew twice in the same span, yet both sides had scored in every recent game. The head-to-head record between these sides offered limited guidance, with just one prior meeting ending level. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Cincinnati's 3-2 victory moved them level on points with Chicago Fire, who dropped from 4th. The result reinforced Cincinnati's attacking prowess while exposing Fire's defensive frailty; both sides have conceded 5 goals in their last 5 outings. The fixture's pattern of open play benefited the visitors, who climbed closer to the playoff positions. Fire's form remains inconsistent despite recent wins.
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Open SportSignals+Correct means the selection settled as won on the 90-minute result. Every selection counted here was recorded before kickoff. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
