Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Charlotte Great Value against Fire

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Charlotte are currently priced at -105. We think they can overcome Chicago and this looks a value play.

5 Wins in Previous 6 H2H Games for Charlotte

Charlotte FC have been beaten in their last four games. Away at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando City recently beat them 3-1. The North Carolina outfit recorded one shot on target and had 50% possession, while Wilfried Zaha registered the goal.

Chicago Fire have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat Atlanta United at home, winning 2-1 at Soldier Field. Gregg Berhalter's side had five shots on goal and 53% possession, with Hugo Cuypers and Rominigue Kouame finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been five wins on the bounce for Charlotte when playing Chicago. In their last clash, Charlotte banked a 4-3 home victory at Bank of America Stadium. The previous 6 H2H meetings have involved five Charlotte triumphs and just one win for Chicago.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Charlotte FC	29	16	2	11	48	40	8	48:40	50
15	Chicago Fire	27	11	6	10	50	48	2	50:48	39

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5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.6 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Charlotte have had 48.8% possession and 2.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 11.5 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.7 corners.

Liel Abada leads the way with 4 goals, Wilfried Zaha has 3, with Patrick Agyemang and Pep Biel scoring 2. Pep Biel has made the most assists with 5.

Chicago have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.6 goals from 9.3 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. The Fire average 49.3% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 10.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Hugo Cuypers has recorded 6 goals, Philip Zinckernagel 3, with Rominigue Kouame and Andrew Gutman both managing 2. Maren Haile-Selassie, Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nick Scardina, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett, Tim Ream, Ashley Westwood, Djibril Diani, Liel Abada, Pep Biel, Wilfried Zaha, Patrick Agyemang.

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Sam Rogers, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Mauricio Pineda, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

Charlotte should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this MLS game, with odds of -105 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• Charlotte have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Charlotte have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Chicago have lost 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
• Chicago have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Chicago have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Charlotte have won the last 5 games between these teams.

Charlotte to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you think Charlotte will win and keep a clean sheet, there is the opportunity to back them to win + Both Teams to Score No at a bigger price than the Full-Time Result selection.

Our Match Prediction

Charlotte To Win @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte 1 - 0 Chicago

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Charlotte to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +850 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Liel Abada to Score +205

Liel Abada (Charlotte) has registered three goals in his past five MLS games. We’ll throw a dart at +205 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Liel Abada Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+480

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Corners Prediction

Charlotte Under 4.5 Corners +110

Charlotte have had under 4.5 corners in four straight home games, with Chicago conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past three away games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Charlotte Team Corners line and this is priced at +110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Charlotte

Total

8.60 2.90 5.70

Home

7.70 4.00 3.70

Away

11.30 4.50 6.80

Chicago

Total

8.40 4.30 4.10

Home

9.20 4.30 4.90

Away

7.60 3.20 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Charlotte Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-127

X

+540

2

+123

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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Charlotte Could Have Edge According to Bookies

Charlotte FC are the shortest price to win this MLS game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 49% probability due to their +106 betting odds. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Chicago Fire are available at +220.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

Many customers enjoy placing a MLS Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.

Full-Time Result

1

+106

X

+275

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+138

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-385

X2

-135

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-127

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+135

Hugo Cuypers is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +165 available that Hugo Cuypers finds the net at any stage. He is available at +440 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte)

First

+190

Anytime

+440

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+215

Anytime

+480

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Chris Mueller (Chicago)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Justin Reynolds (Chicago)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Chase Gasper (Chicago)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Charlotte vs Chicago team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest MLS squads.

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