Chicago Fire vs Cincinnati FC Previews & Picks - Chicago Fire and Cincinnati to share the points in low scoring affair

High-flying Cincinnati FC travel to face struggling Chicago Fire this weekend in a match that could see the former move to the top of the Eastern Conference. 

The last four seasons has seen the side playing away from home win this clash. Last year, the Fire won 3-2 on the road, while Cincinnati FC won 2-1 when they were travelling. The year before, the Fire won 4-2 on the road and Cincinnati won 1-0 away from home. 

Chicago Fire have struggled massively this season, with their first win of the campaign so far proving elusive. 

A 1-1 draw with New York City int heir opening match was a disappointing way to start their campaign, while they then fell to their first defeat of the season as Philadelphia Union secured a 1-0 win at home. 

The single point they have picked up means they sit in 13th in the Eastern Conference, already six points short of Atlanta United at the top. If the Fire want to have a place in the play-offs this year, they need to start winning matches. 

Cincinnati FC have looked good so far, with their season seeing them go unbeaten in their first three. 

Their opening game of the campaign saw Cincinnati win 2-1 against the Houston Dynamos. This was quickly followed by a battling 0-0 draw with Orlando City before they beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0. 

Their two wins and draw has seen the side pick up seven points so far, meaning they are level with Atlanta United and Nashville on points, denied the top by an inferior goal difference. A further win in this one could see Cincinnati move clear at the top, although they face a stubborn Fire side in this one.