Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 18 April at 23:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
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- 05 Jul 2025 FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Chicago Fire W
- 20 Apr 2025 Chicago Fire 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati W
- 17 Jul 2024 FC Cincinnati 0 - 1 Chicago Fire L
- 03 Mar 2024 Chicago Fire 1 - 2 FC Cincinnati W
- 03 Jun 2023 FC Cincinnati 1 - 0 Chicago Fire W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter Miami CF
|
45 | 26 | 10 | 9 | +39 | 88 | W D W D D |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
44 | 26 | 9 | 9 | +45 | 87 | W W L W W |
| 3 |
San Diego FC
|
44 | 24 | 7 | 13 | +28 | 79 | W D D L L |
| 4 |
Los Angeles FC
|
41 | 22 | 10 | 9 | +42 | 76 | W W D W L |
| 5 |
Nashville
|
42 | 22 | 6 | 14 | +21 | 72 | W W W L W |
| 6 |
Minnesota United FC
|
43 | 20 | 12 | 11 | +11 | 72 | L L D W W |
| 7 |
New York City FC
|
43 | 22 | 6 | 15 | +10 | 72 | W W L D L |
| 8 |
FC Cincinnati
|
42 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 72 | L L W L D |
| 9 |
Charlotte FC
|
42 | 22 | 3 | 17 | +9 | 69 | W D W W L |
| 10 |
Chicago Fire
|
42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | +11 | 68 | D L W W W |
| 11 |
Seattle Sounders
|
40 | 19 | 10 | 11 | +13 | 67 | L W W D W |
| 12 |
Philadelphia Union
|
41 | 20 | 6 | 15 | +13 | 66 | L L L L W |
| 13 |
Columbus Crew
|
40 | 14 | 13 | 13 | +2 | 55 | D D L L W |
| 14 |
Portland Timbers
|
43 | 14 | 12 | 17 | -12 | 54 | L L D L W |
| 15 |
San Jose Earthquakes
|
39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | +3 | 53 | W L W W W |
| 16 |
Orlando City
|
38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | -7 | 53 | L L W L L |
| 17 |
FC Dallas
|
41 | 13 | 13 | 15 | -4 | 52 | L D W W D |
| 18 |
Colorado Rapids
|
39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | -5 | 51 | W L W L W |
| 19 |
Real Salt Lake
|
39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | -7 | 51 | W W W D W |
| 20 |
New York Red Bulls
|
38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | -4 | 50 | L D L W D |
| 21 |
Austin FC
|
41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | -15 | 50 | L L D D L |
| 22 |
New England Revolution
|
37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | -1 | 44 | L W L W W |
| 23 |
Toronto FC
|
38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | -4 | 42 | W D W W D |
| 24 |
Houston Dynamo
|
37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | -15 | 42 | L W L L L |
| 25 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
|
39 | 9 | 11 | 19 | -18 | 38 | L L D L W |
| 26 |
St. Louis City SC
|
39 | 9 | 9 | 21 | -17 | 36 | L L W D D |
| 27 |
Sporting Kansas City
|
38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | -31 | 32 | L W L L L |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
39 | 7 | 10 | 22 | -35 | 31 | W L L L L |
| 29 |
Atlanta United
|
38 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -30 | 28 | L W D L L |
| 30 |
DC United
|
38 | 6 | 10 | 22 | -42 | 28 | L W D L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 23:30.
Match preview
FC Cincinnati host Chicago Fire in the United States Major League Soccer on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 23:30. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
FC Cincinnati sit 8th in the United States Major League Soccer table with 72 points from 42 matches (22W · 6D · 14L). Chicago Fire are 10th with 68 points from 42 matches (20W · 8D · 14L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the United States Major League Soccer hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 17 times on record. FC Cincinnati have won 9, Chicago Fire have won 4 and 4 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire — frequently asked
When is FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire played?
Kick-off is in the United States Major League Soccer.
Where is FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire played?
FC Cincinnati host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 23:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire part of?
The United States Major League Soccer in United States. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the United States Major League Soccer
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the United States Major League Soccer hub, or jump to the full United States football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.