Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Predictions
Taking Charlotte 0.0 at -161 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to beat Chicago and the added bonus of money back if the game is drawn.
Dive into our Charlotte vs Chicago betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Preview
Charlotte FC take on Chicago Fire at Bank of America Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 26 September.
Charlotte FC won their last game 2-1. This was a road win against D.C. United at Audi Field. Dean Smith's team boasted 55% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Ashley Westwood and Allan Saint-Maximin scored one goal each.
Chicago Fire have suffered a defeat in back-to-back MLS games including a recent 3-0 loss. This occurred on the road at Geodis Park against Nashville SC. The Fire had one shot on goal and 44% possession.
H2H: Fire Beat Charlotte When Teams Last Met
Chicago have won three on the bounce against Charlotte. Their last clash took place at Soldier Field and Chicago claimed a 2-1 home victory. The previous 9 matches featuring these teams have led to five Charlotte victories and four Chicago wins.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Charlotte FC |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 37 | 10 | 47:37 | 43 |
| 11 |  Chicago Fire |
25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 38 | 7 | 45:38 | 39 |
Charlotte have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. The North Carolina side have averaged 43.8% possession and 4.0 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 8.6 corners from 5.9 shots on goal and 20.9 attempts.
Pep Biel is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Liel Abada and Idan Toklomati each have 4. The leading assistor is Ashley Westwood with 3.
Chicago have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.4% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts.
Robert Lewandowski has landed 6 goals, Maren Haile-Selassie 5, with Puso Dithejane and two others scoring 1. Robin Lod, Robert Lewandowski and Philip Zinckernagel have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nathan Byrne, Henry Kessler, Tim Ream, David Schnegg, Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico, Djibril Diani, Archie Goodwin, Allan Saint-Maximin.
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Noah Allen, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Djé D'Avilla, Robin Lod, Philip Zinckernagel, Robert Lewandowski, Maren Haile-Selassie.
Main Match Prediction
Charlotte at 0.0 could be the best way forward. The Asian Handicap odds of -161 makes plenty of appeal, with our selection looking like the stand out bet for this MLS game.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 61.7% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Chicago
Our prediction for the correct score is Charlotte to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at -154. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Pep Biel (Charlotte) has managed five goals in his past ten MLS matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +180.
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Corners Prediction
The past five Chicago matches have seen them awarded an average of 5.40 corners, while Charlotte have conceded an average 8.80 corners in their previous five games. We’re going to select the Overs for Chicago Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -128.
Charlotte
Chicago
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Charlotte with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, at least three goals in total along with Chicago Over 4.5 corners.
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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Some will want to go ahead and back Charlotte FC at +118 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 46% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to wager on the underdog, Chicago Fire have been priced up at +188.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Charlotte available at +150 and Chicago at +215. The third option is the draw which is priced at +143.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -250.
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Those interested in favourite Robert Lewandowski to find the net first can get +360, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +110.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Charlotte haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive matches at Bank of America Stadium. Dean Smith's team have collected five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Chicago haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches on the road. The Fire have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Chicago overcame Charlotte 4-1 when the sides last met at Bank of America Stadium. Both teams have won two games when it comes to the previous 4 H2H meetings at Bank of America Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte FC Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.80 | 1.70 | 1.10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Chicago Fire Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 4.10 | 2.00 | 2.10 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 02/08 2026 Chicago 2 Charlotte 1
- MLS: 29/06 2025 Chicago 3 Charlotte 2
- MLS: 18/05 2025 Charlotte 1 Chicago 4
- MLS: 03/10 2024 Charlotte 4 Chicago 3
- MLS: 16/05 2024 Chicago 0 Charlotte 1
- MLS: 08/10 2023 Chicago 0 Charlotte 2
- MLS: 18/05 2023 Charlotte 2 Chicago 1
- MLS: 18/09 2022 Chicago 2 Charlotte 3
- MLS: 07/08 2022 Charlotte 2 Chicago 3
Charlotte FC League Stats
Chicago Fire League Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 8.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 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 4.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Charlotte FC this season are Pep Biel (12), Idan Toklomati (9), Liel Abada (5)
- Top Assistors for Charlotte FC this season are Pep Biel (7), Ashley Westwood (4), Kerwin Vargas (4)
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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News
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Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Charlotte FC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dean Smith
Chicago Fire Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 53:21 | 57 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 56:23 | 49 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 45:33 | 46 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 63:48 | 46 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 34:30 | 44 |
| 6 | St. Louis | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 45:36 | 44 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 49:42 | 44 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 47:37 | 43 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 46:38 | 42 |
| 10 | Los Angeles FC | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 43:29 | 41 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 45:38 | 39 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 36:35 | 36 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 50:42 | 36 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 46:60 | 34 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34:48 | 33 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 54:61 | 33 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 34:42 | 33 |
| 18 | Portland Timbers | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 47:48 | 32 |
| 19 | NYCFC | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 39:34 | 32 |
| 20 | Seattle Sounders | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 30:33 | 32 |
| 21 | San Diego | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 44:44 | 31 |
| 22 | Austin FC | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32:44 | 30 |
| 23 | Real Salt Lake | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 37:44 | 29 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 39:46 | 29 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 31:39 | 29 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 39:49 | 29 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 37:42 | 26 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 30:43 | 26 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 31:53 | 21 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 25 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 29:63 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 39:12 | 37 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26:13 | 29 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 32:11 | 28 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 25:12 | 28 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:17 | 27 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 27 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:11 | 26 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:13 | 25 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34:24 | 24 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 11 | Orlando City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23:17 | 23 |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:20 | 23 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 22:14 | 22 |
| 14 | San Diego | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 15 | FC Dallas | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 24:20 | 20 |
| 16 | Toronto FC | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 29:28 | 20 |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 35:26 | 19 |
| 18 | Philadelphia | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:11 | 19 |
| 19 | SJ Earthquakes | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22:21 | 18 |
| 20 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18:18 | 18 |
| 21 | Austin FC | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16:12 | 17 |
| 22 | Columbus Crew | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 23 | LA Galaxy | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 25 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 26 | NY Red Bulls | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:23 | 15 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 16:17 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 17:21 | 13 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18:26 | 12 |
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