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Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th April 2026 Cincinnati host Chicago Fire at the TQL Stadium in MLS on Saturday, aiming to return to winning ways.

APRIL 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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APRIL 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Leonardo Barroso - Not training Thursday Barroso was absent from regular work in Thursday's practice due to an undisclosed issue, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Barroso left last weekend's game versus Atlanta in the 68th minute after potentially suffering an injury. That was the right-back's seventh consecutive league start, so him being unavailable would be a significant blow to the squad. While his status is uncertain, his place could be taken by either Jonathan Dean or Dylan Borso in the next contests if the problem is serious.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Training but still questionable Cuypers (head) remains a late call for the upcoming MLS trip to Cincinnati after returning to practice during the week, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Cuypers could be back in action soon after being sidelined for two matches due to his head injury. However, it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to make the starting lineup right away. As soon as he's completely fit, the striker will be a solid offensive asset, having made the score sheet in each of his four games played this season. His return would move Robin Los back to a midfield role.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Out due to personal reasons Bamba is not with the team ahead of Saturday's visit to Cincinnati while he attends to a personal matter in France, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Bamba has been Chicago's main left winger this year, scoring two goals and a team-high two assists during the MLS campaign. Thus, his absence will limit the attacking potential of a squad that could struggle to find a similar option, perhaps deploying either Philip Zinckernagel or Maren Haile-Selassie on the left flank and giving an opportunity to the Open Cup standout Jason Shokalook up front. As for Bamba, there's still uncertainty about when he'll be available again.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Working on grass Mueller (not injury related) has been working in the gym and has yet to return to the grass yet, reports Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Mueller remains out due to a non injury as he begins to work in the gym. He's already missed the last month, as a return in April seems unlikely, but not out of the question if he is able to return to training.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Saletros - Whips in four crosses Saletros generated four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Saletros would start his seventh straight game to open the season Saturday, playing the full 90 as he has yet to miss a minute of play this season. He would record three chances created and four crosses in the attack, an okay match productivity-wise. However, he has yet to record a goal contribution.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Four shots from defense Elliott had four shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Elliot lined up in the defense but still earned some offensive work Saturday, as the defender would record four shots, although none were on target. He would also add some work in the defense, notching 12 clearances on his way to a clean sheet. He has now been a part of three clean sheets in five appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Another goal contribution Bamba assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Bamba would come up with an assist Sunday, finding Maren Haile-Selassie in the 13th minute for the lone goal of the match. This gives Bamba his third straight game with a goal contribution, earning one goal and two assists during that span. He continues a decent start to the season, already with four goal contributions in six appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Scores game winner Haile-Selassie scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Haile-Selassie was the lone goal scorer in Saturday's win, scoring early in the 13th minute and holding the lead the rest of the match. This does mark his first goal of the season, coming after eight shots. He hopes this leaves him in a starting role moving forward, with five starts in seven appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Clean sheet against Atlanta Brady made five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Brady saw a great night in net as he stopped all five of Atlanta's shots, earning a clean sheet in the process. This is a second straight outing with a clean sheet, up to four in seven appearances this season. He will now face Cincinnati in their next contest, a much tougher match to keep a clean slate in.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Waterman - On bench after injury recovery Waterman (undisclosed) is on the bench in Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Waterman was a late scratch in the previous match, but he returned to training during the week and regained enough health to make the squad versus Atlanta. The defender has started in two of his five outings in the current campaign, so he may remain in a rotation with Jack Elliott and Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the rest of the season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Prediction and Betting Tips | April 11th 2026 Major League Soccer returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Chicago Fire and Atlanta United go head-to-head on Saturday.

APRIL 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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APRIL 9 • BOLAVIP.COM

Philip Zinckernagel - Bags winner in first minute Zinckernagel took four shots (two on goal), sent in two crosses, took one corner kick, and scored the game winner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also drew three fouls...

Impact Zinckernagel picked a good time to open his 2026 scoring account, finding the net in the opening minute of the match to lift Chicago to a big victory at home. If leading scorer Hugo Cuypers remains sidelined, the Fire will continue to look to Zinckernagel to produce on the attacking end in a favorable home matchup with Atlanta United on Saturday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Assists on match winner Bamba took four shots (one on target), created two chances, and assisted on the match winning goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also drew five fouls and committed th...

Impact Bamba delivered an inch-perfect ball to the back post to set up the game's only goal in the first minute. The assist was Bamba's first of the season, and he now has a goal contribution in back-to-back appearances. He's heating up at the right time and will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's juicy home fixture with Atlanta United.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Contributes to clean sheet Gutman made nine clearances, won two tackles, and committed three fouls in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also sent in one cross and created one chance on the attacking e...

Impact Gutman did his part defensively to help Chicago earn their third shutout of the season. He's flashed his ability to maraud forward on the left flank, and he'll look to carry this momentum into Saturday's favorable home clash with Atlanta United.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Four saves, clean sheet in win Brady made four saves in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Brady came up with some massive saves to help the Fire pick up a big win at home. The clean sheet was his third of the season, and he's well positioned to post another shutout in a favorable home game against Atlanta on Saturday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Match recap: Atlanta United Falls 3-1 to Columbus Crew | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes head on the road next weekend at Chicago Fire FC

APRIL 5 • ATLUTD.COM

Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss with 1-0 victory

Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Chicago Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Joel Waterman - Late scratch Saturday Waterman was removed from the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Nashville, according to the team.

Impact Waterman has apparently picked up a last-minute discomfort in warmups prior to the weekend's clash. Thus, his place will be taken by Jack Elliott, who is making his return from a short absence. The Canadian will be questionable for subsequent fixtures with the extent of his problem yet to be revealed.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - On bench Saturday Elliott (not injury related) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Nashville.

Impact Elliott avoided an absence despite being questionable for unknown reasons prior to this match. However, the defender will be available only as a substitute while both Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Joel Waterman start at center-back. Elliott also missed the previous contest due to illness but made three successive starts before that.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Starting against Nashville Zinckernagel (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Zinckernagel won't miss any game with the problem that forced him to leave the pitch early during the previous clash with Philadelphia. He's a regular contributor of attacking stats and one of the squad's top two set-piece takers alongside Anton Saletros. Additionally, he could assume an even bigger offensive responsibility in the absence of striker Hugo Cuypers (head).

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire vs Nashville Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th April 2026 Nashville visit Soldier Field Stadium on Saturday to face Chicago Fire in MLS, looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season.

APRIL 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jack Elliott - Could sit out again Elliott is doubtful ahead of the weekend's meeting with Nashville to due non-injury reasons.

Impact Elliott was expected to bounce back from an illness, but he's still listed as questionable by the league. The defender, who has made three league starts in 2026, would be expected to feature alongside Mbekezeli Mbokazi if he's available. Otherwise, Joel Waterman could continue to take his place.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss with 1-0 victory