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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Charlotte FC |
34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 46 | 9 | 55:46 | 59 |
| 13 |  Chicago Fire |
34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 68 | 60 | 8 | 68:60 | 53 |
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 Fire – Last 10 League GamesChicago 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 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.
Correct Score Prediction
1
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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
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
Charlotte
Chicago
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Charlotte to win, two or less goals to be registered as well as Charlotte to finish with under 4.5 corners.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same football game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
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.
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.
Charlotte FC League Stats
Chicago Fire League Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Charlotte FC this season are Liel Abada (4), Wilfried Zaha (4), Pep Biel (3)
- Top Assistors for Charlotte FC this season are Pep Biel (6), Ashley Westwood (2), Brandt Bronico (1)
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.
Charlotte FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Charlotte FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Charlotte FC Substitutes
- 2J. Marshall-Rutty
- 6Bill Poni Tuiloma
- 13Brandt Bronico
- 18Kerwin Vargas
- 19Eryk Williamson
- 22David Bingham
- 23Nikola Petkovic
- 25Tyger Smalls
- 38Iuri Tavares
Chicago Fire Substitutes
- 6Rominigue Kouame
- 7Maren Haile-Selassie
- 12Tom Barlow
- 23Kellyn Acosta
- 25Jeffrey Gal
- 26Omari Glasgow
- 36Justin Reynolds
- 38Christopher Cupps
- 42Dje D'Avilla
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 57:35 | 66 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 52:40 | 65 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 81:55 | 65 |
| 4 | San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64:41 | 63 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66:38 | 63 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65:40 | 60 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | 55:46 | 59 |
| 8 | Minnesota Utd | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56:39 | 58 |
| 9 | NYCFC | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 50:44 | 56 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58:48 | 55 |
| 11 | Nashville SC | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 58:45 | 54 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 55:51 | 54 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 68:60 | 53 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 63:51 | 53 |
| 15 | Austin FC | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37:45 | 47 |
| 16 | FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52:55 | 44 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41:48 | 44 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 48:47 | 43 |
| 19 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38:49 | 41 |
| 20 | SJ Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60:63 | 41 |
| 21 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44:56 | 41 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43:56 | 37 |
| 23 | NE Revolution | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 44:51 | 36 |
| 24 | St. Louis | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44:58 | 32 |
| 25 | Toronto FC | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 37:44 | 32 |
| 26 | LA Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46:66 | 30 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46:70 | 28 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 34:60 | 28 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 38:63 | 28 |
| 30 | D.C. United | 34 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 30:66 | 26 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 36:15 | 40 |
| 2 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 33:16 | 40 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 36:17 | 36 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 44:26 | 36 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 38:20 | 36 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 31:13 | 35 |
| 7 | Vancouver | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 42:20 | 34 |
| 8 | NY Red Bulls | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 36:23 | 33 |
| 9 | NYCFC | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 28:21 | 33 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 29:20 | 32 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 27:19 | 30 |
| 12 | Orlando City | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 36:26 | 28 |
| 13 | Minnesota Utd | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29:20 | 28 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 25:21 | 28 |
| 15 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 23:21 | 28 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 18:16 | 28 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 25:26 | 27 |
| 18 | San Diego | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 25:17 | 26 |
| 19 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25:25 | 24 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 27:28 | 23 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 37:32 | 21 |
| 22 | FC Dallas | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25:25 | 21 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 29:29 | 20 |
| 24 | St. Louis | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23:28 | 18 |
| 25 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 20:30 | 18 |
| 26 | Sporting KC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 25:32 | 17 |
| 27 | Toronto FC | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17:19 | 16 |
| 28 | NE Revolution | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 20:25 | 16 |
| 29 | D.C. United | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 13:31 | 13 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 14:33 | 12 |
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