Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, 5/2/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 5/1/2026

Game: Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

TV: Apple TV

Soldier Field in Chicago, IL is the location where FCC (2-2-17) will attempt to beat the Fire (3-4-19) on Saturday. The Fire are priced at -152 and FCC is at +126. The betting total comes in at 3. The goaltenders protecting the net will be Chris Brady for Chicago and Roman Celentano for Cincinnati.

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The Fire rank 22nd in expected goals with 21.9, and their expected goals against sit at 19.5. Chicago has given up 8 goals while conceding 0.89 goals per 108, and opponents have a total of 33 SoT against them. Their goal differential is currently at 9 by way of 17 goals scored and 8 goals given up. They have a total of 5 clean sheets, giving them a percentage of 55.6% this season. The Chicago Fire have a total of 27 saves and also hold a save percentage of 75.8% this season. Chicago has a total of 21 yellow cards this year and 1 red card. This season, this team averages 1.89 points per match (17 points) and also rank 8th in European soccer with 8 assists.

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The Orange and Blue average 1.2 points per match while totaling 11 assists and 4 red cards. Cincinnati has a clean sheet percentage of 20.0% this year and 22 yellow cards. Cincinnati ranks 27th in goals against with 23, and their goal differential sits at -5. This season, Cincinnati has a save % of 61.0% (59 SoT against), and also rank 14th in European soccer with 12 points. Their goals against per 105 is currently at 2.30 with 38 saves, and they have a total of 2 clean sheets. FC Cincinnati has totaled 18 goals and their expected goals this season is currently at 19.6.

The man protecting the net for Chicago will be Chris Brady. Brady has seen the pitch for a total of 8,974 minutes and has tallied 320 saves in his career. His GA/90 is 1.65 (165 goals surrendered) and he has a save % of 69.9%. The goalie born in the United States has faced 458 shots attempted against him in 101 career starting assignments. Brady (34-28-39 mark in his career) has recorded 24 clean sheets, which gives him a 24.1%% clean sheet rate.

Roman Celentano is expected to look after the net for Cincinnati. In his career, Celentano has allowed 173 goals and has accumulated 376 saves in 128 starting assignments. He has conceded 1.35 goals per 90 while he holds a record of 65-33-30. He holds a save % of 71.3% and his clean sheet rate is currently at 28.1%%. Celentano has totaled 36 clean sheets while defending 527 shots tried against him in 11,520 mins throughout his career.

Hugo Cuypers is one footballer who can be a force for Chicago. He has totaled 4 assists while earning 74 points in his pro soccer career. The forward born in Belgium has totaled 35 goals scored in 5,958 minutes played. Cuypers has started 70 matchups so far in his pro soccer career and he accounts for 0.53 goals per 90 mins.

Cincinnati has a player in Kevin Denkey, who can change the course of a fixture. The forward hailing from Togo has totaled 3,006 mins while scoring 21 goals. He currently averages 0.63 goals per 90 minutes and has had a starting assignment in 34 outings during his soccer career. He has totaled 44 points so far in his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 2 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take FC Cincinnati (-152)

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Pick:	Toronto +.5 (-145)
Start:	May 2, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Expert:	Doc's Sports

Analysis:

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. MLS Take Toronto +.5 (-145) over San Jose (1 p.m. EST, Saturday May 2) The San Jose Earthquake are surprisingly on top of the Western Conference after 10 matches, three points clear of Vancouver (with one more match played) and seven clear of LAFC. Well, it wasn’t too surprising to us as we have been backing this side from the start. They are a legit championship contender this season. However, we think this will be a tough matchup for them Saturday. The Earthquake had their hands full at St. Louis last weekend, and Toronto is a much better side than St. Louis. This matchup is the Saturday matinee, so we think the early start (10 AM California time) will likely throw San Jose off. It’s tough for any side in MLS to take three points on the road, and getting the half goal all we need is a draw here. Toronto has taken at least a point in four of the last five meetings at home, with three outright wins. Toronto has only three points in their last four matches, but they took a point each against Philly, Austin and Cincinnati, three very solid sides, all here in Toronto. A draw is likely here and an outright win wouldn’t be shocking. Read More Read Less

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