Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jun 2025

Fire Too Much for Charlotte?

Chicago should be able to deliver a return when they go up against Charlotte, with odds of -110 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.

5 Wins for Charlotte in Last 7 H2H Matches

Chicago Fire have been defeated in back-to-back MLS outings. In a recent home game at Soldier Field, they lost 1-0 to Philadelphia Union. Gregg Berhalter's men had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and two shots on target.

Charlotte FC have lost back-to-back games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park. The Crown had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 55% possession and five shots on goal, with Idan Toklomati finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Chicago who were victorious when they last faced Charlotte. At Bank of America Stadium, a 4-1 away victory was recorded. The past 7 games involving the two teams have featured five Charlotte wins and two Chicago victories.

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

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Chicago have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Fire have averaged 47.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 2.0 goals and 6.0 corners from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts.

Top goalscorers Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers have found the net 5 times, with Brian Gutierrez scoring 4. Philip Zinckernagel and Andrew Gutman are the top assists makers with 3.

Charlotte have won 2 and lost 8, with an average of 10.4 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Dean Smith's team average 50.8% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 6.5 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Patrick Agyemang with 4, while Wilfried Zaha and Liel Abada have 3. Wilfried Zaha has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jeffrey Gal (GK), Jonathan Dean, Sam Rogers, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Mauricio Pineda, Philip Zinckernagel, Brian Gutierrez, Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers.

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett, Souleyman Doumbia, Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Liel Abada, Pep Biel, Wilfried Zaha, Idan Toklomati.

Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ll take the plunge and back Chicago to secure victory when they line up in this MLS game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -110 look attractive.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football predictions. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC league stats:

• Charlotte have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Charlotte have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Charlotte have lost their last 2 games.

Fire to Win Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

The Match Result & Total market not only gives you an opportunity to bet on Chicago to win but also combine this pick with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 2 - 1 Charlotte

A 2-1 win in favor of Chicago is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Wilfried Zaha Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte) can be wagered at -164 to register at least one shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Wilfried Zaha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+112

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Philip Zinckernagel to Score +210

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago) has netted three goals in his past four MLS matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +210 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Philip Zinckernagel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+108

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Corners Prediction

Charlotte Over 3.5 Corners -154

Charlotte have had over 3.5 corners in three consecutive matches, with Chicago conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous six games. We think it’s possible that Charlotte will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -154 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

10.80 4.80 6.00

Home

9.30 4.70 4.60

Away

10.10 3.40 6.70

Charlotte

Total

9.40 4.00 5.40

Home

8.30 4.30 4.00

Away

10.50 4.50 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

Chicago Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Charlotte Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-159

X

+550

2

+155

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Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC 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.

Fire Betting Favourites to Win

Some will want to go ahead and back Chicago Fire at +110 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 48% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. The +220 means that Charlotte FC are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you want to side with Chicago winning against Charlotte, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -119 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -294 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+280

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+163

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-370

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-179

2

+132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-294

No

+200

Hugo Cuypers is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Hugo Cuypers is available at -132 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +290 to find the net first.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

-132

Anytime

+290

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte)

First

+188

Anytime

+525

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+205

Anytime

+575

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+225

Anytime

+650

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

First

+225

Anytime

+650

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+255

Anytime

+700

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+335

Anytime

+950

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Justin Reynolds (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Chase Gasper (Chicago)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+120

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+112

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+108

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-118

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-123

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-122

Omari Glasgow (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-147

Tom Barlow (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-141

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-156

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-172

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-333

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-313

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-417

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-556

Justin Reynolds (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Chicago vs Charlotte team news.

The MLS squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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