Spencer Richey, who is still yet to make an MLS appearance for the Fire after his winter move, is out injured with a head injury. Gaston Gimenez and Alex Monis also both miss out thanks to a hip injury and an ankle injury. Fabian Herbers is a doubt after picking up an injury on his right hip, while Kacper Przybylko has an issue with his back. Carlos Teran is also a doubt after injuring his lower left leg. Ronald Matarrita faces up to six months on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery on an injury he picked up during Costa Rica's win against Canada. Ray Gaddis and Allan Cruz will also miss out following leg injuries. Alec Kann misses out due to a lower body issue. Yuya Kubo joins them on the treatment table with an ankle injury.
With just nine points separating top and bottom of the Eastern Conference so far this season, there is still all to play for. This is good news for Chicago Fire who are currently sat at the foot of the table. The Fire have lost four of their last five, with only a goalless draw against LA Galaxy saving them from a clean sweep. They have found goals hard to come by, scoring just seven goals in their first 10 games, with Shaqiri and Przybylko joint top scorers with two goals apiece. Cincinnati currently sit in fifth position, and have won their last three on the bounce. Brandon Vazquez has had a lot to do with this, scoring six times so far this season. 0:1
Chicago have lost their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer). FC Cincinnati have won their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Chicago's last 3 games (Major League Soccer). Chicago have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer).
With just nine points separating top and bottom of the Eastern Conference so far this season, there is still all to play for. This is good news for Chicago Fire who are currently sat at the foot of the table. The Fire have lost four of their last five, with only a goalless draw against LA Galaxy saving them from a clean sweep. They have found goals hard to come by, scoring just seven goals in their first 10 games, with Shaqiri and Przybylko joint top scorers with two goals apiece. Cincinnati currently sit in fifth position, and have won their last three on the bounce. Brandon Vazquez has had a lot to do with this, scoring six times so far this season. 0:1
Chicago have lost their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer). FC Cincinnati have won their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Chicago's last 3 games (Major League Soccer). Chicago have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer).
Spencer Richey, who is still yet to make an MLS appearance for the Fire after his winter move, is out injured with a head injury. Gaston Gimenez and Alex Monis also both miss out thanks to a hip injury and an ankle injury. Fabian Herbers is a doubt after picking up an injury on his right hip, while Kacper Przybylko has an issue with his back. Carlos Teran is also a doubt after injuring his lower left leg. Ronald Matarrita faces up to six months on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery on an injury he picked up during Costa Rica's win against Canada. Ray Gaddis and Allan Cruz will also miss out following leg injuries. Alec Kann misses out due to a lower body issue. Yuya Kubo joins them on the treatment table with an ankle injury.
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