2019 MLS – Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire kick off? Sunday 22nd September, 2019 – 00:30 (UK)
Where is Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire being played? Nippert Stadium
What are the expected weather conditions for Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire? Clear, 26c
What TV channel is Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire on in the UK? Sky Sports, Premier Sports & FreeSports share the rights to MLS matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go / If televised on Premier Sports or FreeSports, subscribers can stream the match live on Premier Player
In the US, ESPN+ have the rights to stream some MLS matches. Those in the US can sign up by clicking here
Where can I get tickets for Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
Cincinnati – http://ci1.glitnirticketing.com/citicket/web/ev_list.php
Chicago Fire – https://www.chicago-fire.com/tickets/single-game
What was the score in the last meeting between Cincinnati & Chicago Fire? Chicago Fire 1-2 Cincinnati
THE TEAM NEWS
CINCINNATI
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Tyton; Deplagne, Waston, Hagglund, Gutman; Alashe, Bertone, Amaya; Manneh, Ledesma, Lamah
Unavailable: McLaughlin (Injured), Adi (Injured), Mattocks (Injured)
Doubtful: Richey (Injured), Cruz (Injured), Ulloa (Injured), Etienne (Injured)
CHICAGO FIRE
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Kronholm; Kappelhof, Schweinsteiger, Calvo, Bornstein; Bronico, McCarty; Frankowski, Gaitan, Sapong; Nikolic
Unavailable:
Doubtful: Campos (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Cincinnati are struggling in their debut season and were beaten again in midweek despite a decent display against MLS Cup contenders Atlanta United. They should find it easier against Chicago Fire, but may still struggle, particularly with the Fire having won four of their last seven league games.
