Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT
Venue: SeatGeek Stadium — Bridgeview, Illinois
Broadcast: Paramount+
Weather Outlook — Bridgeview, IL (Seasonal Expectation)
No direct weather data was returned in search results; based on late‑April Chicago climate:
Temperature: Low‑50s to mid‑60s
Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool
Wind: Moderate breeze (typical for open‑air SeatGeek Stadium)
Impact: Slight advantage to high‑pressing teams; ball moves quickly on a cool pitch
Injury Report
No official injury lists were included in available sources. Both clubs are expected to rotate but field strong lineups due to knockout stakes.
Team Records & Recent Form (U.S. Open Cup)
Chicago Fire FC
Round of 32: 2–1 win vs. Detroit City FC
Jason Shokalook: Scored twice in two minutes in his first start
Cup Pedigree:
Four‑time U.S. Open Cup champions (1998, 2000, 2003, 2006)
Most wins and semifinal appearances by any MLS club
St. Louis CITY SC
Round of 32: 4–0 win vs. FC Tulsa
Goals: Marcel Hartel, Jeong Sang‑Bin, Mykhi Joyner, Tomás Ostrák
Roman Bürki recorded an assist
Second consecutive Round of 16 appearance
Series History
This is the first U.S. Open Cup meeting between the clubs.
MLS meetings have been competitive, but St. Louis’ high‑tempo style contrasts sharply with Chicago’s possession‑oriented approach.
Key Player Matchups
Jason Shokalook (CHI) vs. St. Louis Back Line
Coming off a breakout two‑goal performance.
St. Louis’ center‑backs must track his late runs and movement.
Marcel Hartel & Jeong Sang‑Bin (STL) vs. Chicago Midfield
Both scored in the previous round and thrive in transition.
Chicago must control midfield tempo to prevent CITY SC counterattacks.
Roman Bürki (STL) vs. Chicago Attack
Bürki not only anchors the defense but contributed an assist in the last round.
His distribution can break Chicago’s press.
Betting Trends
Chicago Fire FC
Strong historical Cup performance
Shokalook in form
Home‑field advantage at SeatGeek Stadium
St. Louis CITY SC
Entering with a dominant 4–0 win
Bürki’s distribution and shot‑stopping elevate CITY SC in knockout play
MATCH ODDS
St. Louis City SC + 260
Chicago Fire FC – 115
Draw + 265
Over 2.5 – 160 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
