Chicago Fire II 61%Draw 22%FC Cincinnati II 17%Expected goals 2.34 – 1.21
66%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultChicago Fire II to win ✓61% · @1.57
Double chanceChicago Fire II or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · fair 1.45
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.50
Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Cincinnati II travel to face Chicago Fire II on Sunday 2 August in the MLS Next Pro, with SeatGeek Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 21:00 WAT. In the table, Chicago Fire II are 13th, upper half, on 39 points after 28 matches; FC Cincinnati II are 15th (upper half) with 20. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Chicago Fire II, last 5: WLWDD Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Carolina Core, away. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
FC Cincinnati II, last 5: DLLDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with New England II, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Chicago Fire II, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.8 for FC Cincinnati II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Chicago Fire II 2.3 xG, FC Cincinnati II 1.2 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 69% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Chicago Fire II 61%, draw 22%, FC Cincinnati II 17%.
Lower-risk option: Chicago Fire II or draw (83%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Chicago Fire II 2–1 FC Cincinnati II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Chicago Fire II61%fair 1.63 · @1.57
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.80
FC Cincinnati II17%fair 6.05 · @4.60
3.55Expected goals
2.34Chicago Fire II xG
1.21FC Cincinnati II xG
66%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–18%
2–08%
3–17%
1–07%
3–06%
From our goals model: Chicago Fire II 2.3 – 1.2 FC Cincinnati II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire II to win✓
61%
1.63
1.57
Double chance
Chicago Fire II or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.52
1.44
Draw no bet
Chicago Fire II (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
Chicago Fire II -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
72%
1.40
–
First team to score
Chicago Fire II to score first
64%
1.56
–
Half-time result
Chicago Fire II ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire II / FT Chicago Fire II✓
41%
2.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.50
–
Recent results
Chicago Fire II – last 6
WLWDDW
26 Jul
@ Carolina Core
5–1
W
18 Jul
@ Crown Legacy
2–3
L
12 Jul
vs New York RB II
3–0
W
6 Jul
@ Huntsville City
2–2
D
28 Jun
@ Chattanooga
2–2
D
21 Jun
@ New England II
2–1
W
2.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
FC Cincinnati II – last 6
DLLDWL
27 Jul
vs New England II
2–2
D
18 Jul
@ Toronto II
1–3
L
12 Jul
vs Orlando City II
1–2
L
5 Jul
vs New York RB II
2–2
D
28 Jun
vs Inter Miami II
1–0
W
19 Jun
@ Connecticut FC
0–4
L
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Chicago Fire II and FC Cincinnati II.
What is the prediction for Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II?
On our numbers Chicago Fire II have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 22% and FC Cincinnati II 17%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II?
Our predicted score is Chicago Fire II 2–1 FC Cincinnati II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II?
Chicago Fire II vs FC Cincinnati II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at SeatGeek Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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