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Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction

- : -27 September 2026 at 02:30USA
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Published: 25 Sept 2026Updated: 27 Sept 2026, 04:32

Match preview

Charlotte host Chicago Fire at Bank of America Stadium on 27 September 2026 at 02:30. The hosts arrive unbeaten in eight consecutive MLS matches with five wins and three draws, while Chicago have not won in seven games across all competitions. Charlotte sit fourth in the Eastern Conference on 43 points from 26 matches. Chicago are fifth with 39 points from 25 matches.

Charlotte's form at home has been particularly strong. They have won seven of their last 13 home matches, drawn four, and lost only two. In their last nine matches at Bank of America Stadium, they have lost just once. Chicago's away record is inconsistent: four wins, five draws, and four defeats from 13 matches. The visitors have conceded in 11 consecutive matches across all competitions.

Form and H2H

Charlotte's last 10 league matches average 2.0 goals for and 1.1 goals against. Chicago's last 10 average 1.6 goals for and 1.8 goals against. In their last six head-to-head meetings, Chicago have won three times and Charlotte three times. The most recent encounter on 29 June 2025 ended 3-2 to Chicago. Before that, Charlotte won 4-3 at home on 3 October 2024.

Both teams have scored in each of the last four meetings between them. All four of those matches produced more than 2.5 goals. At Charlotte's home ground specifically, all four previous meetings saw both sides score and generated at least three goals.

Best Bet

Over 3 Total Goals. Charlotte have conceded in each of their last three matches despite their unbeaten run, and Chicago have scored regularly in this fixture. Chicago's defensive vulnerabilities and Charlotte's attacking consistency during their eight-match unbeaten streak create conditions for a high-scoring contest. Both teams have shown a pattern of contributing to the scoreline when they meet.

Odds to Watch

With no current partner prices available, monitor the Over 3 Total Goals market as it develops. Charlotte's home strength and Chicago's defensive record suggest goals will flow in both directions. The consistency of both teams scoring in recent head-to-head meetings reinforces the case for an open match.

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
22Bet2.244.012.97Place a bet
Best odds2.244.012.97
Average2.244.012.97
Lowest odds2.244.012.97
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1X2 prediction for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

Date and time 27 September 2026 at 02:30

1X222.97
BTTSYes70%

Competitive fixture

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Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

CharlotteCharlotteLast matchesChicago FireChicago Fire
80%Over 0.5 goals100%
80%Over 1.5 goals100%
60%Over 2.5 goals80%
20%Over 3.5 goals40%
60%BTTS80%
60%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head Charlotte — Chicago Fire

In the last 8 meetings, Charlotte hold the edge — 5 wins for Charlotte, 3 for Chicago Fire, 0 draws.

63% W — 50% D — 038% W — 3
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire2:1CharlotteCharlotte
    Major League Soccer · 02 Aug 2026
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire3:2CharlotteCharlotte
    Major League Soccer · 29 Jun 2025
  • CharlotteCharlotte1:4Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 17 May 2025
  • CharlotteCharlotte4:3Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 02 Oct 2024
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire0:1CharlotteCharlotte
    Major League Soccer · 16 May 2024
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire0:2CharlotteCharlotte
    Major League Soccer · 08 Oct 2023
  • CharlotteCharlotte2:1Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 17 May 2023
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire2:3CharlotteCharlotte
    Major League Soccer · 18 Sept 2022
100%Over 0.5100%
88%Over 1.588%
75%Over 2.575%
75%BTTS75%
100%Charlotte over 0.575%

Betting profits Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Charlotte

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+5.06814
Match WinnerDraw+1.00414
Match WinnerLose-8.03214
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.141214
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-4.32214
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.29914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.74514
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.07914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.30914
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.32514
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.51914
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-6.18214
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.791214
Goals Over/UnderOver 20.0011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 20.0011
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.5411
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.0001

Chicago Fire

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-3.12615
Match WinnerDraw+0.99415
Match WinnerLose-1.79515
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+2.051414
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-14.00014
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+3.021215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-4.88315
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.941215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.531015
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-3.74515
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+3.251015
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-2.6015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+1.6945
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-8.19215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+2.151315

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

CharlotteLast matches Charlotte

Charlotte are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.8 goals per game.

60% W — 340% D — 20% L — 0
  • DC UnitedDC United1:2CharlotteCharlotte
    WMajor League Soccer · 19 Sept 2026
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati3:3CharlotteCharlotte
    DMajor League Soccer · 12 Sept 2026
  • CF MontrealCF Montreal1:2CharlotteCharlotte
    WMajor League Soccer · 09 Sept 2026
  • CharlotteCharlotte0:0Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo
    DMajor League Soccer · 05 Sept 2026
  • Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC0:2CharlotteCharlotte
    WMajor League Soccer · 29 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Chicago FireLast matches Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have not won in the last 5 matches (3 draws, 2 losses).

0% W — 060% D — 340% L — 2
  • Nashville SCNashville SC3:0Chicago FireChicago Fire
    LMajor League Soccer · 20 Sept 2026
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire1:2New England RevolutionNew England Revolution
    LMajor League Soccer · 13 Sept 2026
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire1:1Inter MiamiInter Miami
    DMajor League Soccer · 10 Sept 2026
  • Toronto FCToronto FC4:4Chicago FireChicago Fire
    DMajor League Soccer · 05 Sept 2026
  • Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders2:2Chicago FireChicago Fire
    DMajor League Soccer · 29 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
3
Losses
2
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
80%

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps25154656-233349
2Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo26135834-30444
3St. Louis CitySt. Louis City26128645-36944
4FC DallasFC Dallas26128649-42744
5San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes26126846-38842
6Los Angeles FCLos Angeles FC27118843-291441
7Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids261131236-35136
8Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy27891034-42-833
9Portland TimbersPortland Timbers26951247-48-132
10Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders2588930-33-332
11San DiegoSan Diego26871144-44031
12AustinAustin26791032-44-1230
13Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake26851337-44-729
14Minnesota United FCMinnesota United FC26781139-46-729
15Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City25531729-63-3418
1Nashville SCNashville SC26176353-213257
2New England RevolutionNew England Revolution26144845-331246
3Inter MiamiInter Miami261210463-481546
4CharlotteCharlotte26127747-371043
5Chicago FireChicago Fire25116845-38739
6Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union261061050-42836
7Orlando City SCOrlando City SC261041246-60-1434
8New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls26961134-48-1433
9FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati2589854-61-733
10New York City FCNew York City FC26881039-34532
11DC UnitedDC United25611831-39-829
12Toronto FCToronto FC26611939-49-1029
13Columbus CrewColumbus Crew26751437-42-526
14Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC26751430-43-1326
15CF MontrealCF Montreal26561531-53-2221
League position 4 / 30Comparative team statisticsLeague position 5 / 30
1246%Wins44%11
727%Draws24%6
727%Losses32%8
47100%Goals scored96%45
3797%Goals conceded100%38
43100%Points91%39

Season statistic Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

CharlotteCharlotte

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 3
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 9 (1.8)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

Chicago FireChicago Fire

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 12 (2.4)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
  • Referee Christopher Penso

Lineups

CharlotteCharlotte

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Chicago FireChicago Fire

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

CharlotteCharlotte

  • N. Berchimas — Unavailable. Foot Injury
  • A. John — Unavailable. Upper-Body Injury

Chicago FireChicago Fire

  • A. Saletros — Unavailable. Lower-Body Injury
  • André Franco — Unavailable. Knee Injury
  • M. Mbokazi — Unavailable. Lower-Body Injury

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