Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Predictions
We’re wagering Charlotte +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Chicago at -105. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.
This Chicago vs Charlotte betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Preview
Chicago Fire host Charlotte FC at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 1 August.
Chicago Fire lost on the road in their last MLS game, making it back-to-back league defeats. New York City FC won 3-1 at Yankee Stadium. The Fire had 53% of possession and five shots on target, while Joel Waterman scored the goal.
Charlotte FC won their previous game by a 2-0 scoreline. It was away from home against New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Dean Smith's team were restricted to just 35% possession and had three shots on goal, with Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood on the scoresheet.
Fire Came Out on Top in Previous H2H
Chicago have landed victories in their last two encounters against Charlotte. A 3-2 home success at Soldier Field was preceded by a 4-1 away win at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte have won five of the past 8 matches that these teams have played, with Chicago landing three victories.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Chicago Fire |
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 30:22 | 26 |
| 12 |  Charlotte FC |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 28:25 | 25 |
Chicago have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. Gregg Berhalter's side have averaged 53.5% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 6.1 corners.
Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 9 goals, while Philip Zinckernagel has 4 and Maren Haile-Selassie 3. Leading assistor is Philip Zinckernagel with 6.
Charlotte have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 11.0 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Crown average 44.0% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.
Pep Biel is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Idan Toklomati has 3, with Kerwin Vargas and Morrison Agyemang both on 2. Kerwin Vargas has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Joel Waterman, Andrew Gutman, Anton Saletros, Djé D'Avilla, Philip Zinckernagel, Jonathan Bamba, Maren Haile-Selassie, Robert Lewandowski.
Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Will Cleary, Morrison Agyemang, Tim Ream, Harry Toffolo, Ashley Westwood, Luca De la Torre, Pep Biel, Kerwin Vargas, Archie Goodwin, Liel Abada.
Main Match Prediction
We’ve found some value by selecting Charlotte +1 at odds of -105 for this MLS game. This bet looks really appealing based on the numbers and we’re happy to take this price with confidence.
Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our MLS experts sometimes take a data-led approach.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +650 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Robert Lewandowski (Chicago) can be backed at -128 to cover the shots on goal total. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Pep Biel (Charlotte) has racked up four goals in his past ten MLS games. We’re content to land the +250 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past eight Charlotte away matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with two consecutive Chicago home games having the same outcome. We’re expecting the teams to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners wager available at -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Charlotte with an Asian Handicap of +1, Yes on the BTTS market and Under 9.5 corners.
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Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC 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.
For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have Chicago Fire as the -192 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 66% chance of triumphing. Charlotte FC are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +440.
If you fancy Chicago to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -104. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Charlotte at +380 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +163.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -185.
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Stats: MLS matches only
Chicago have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Charlotte have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Chicago enjoyed a 3-2 winning scoreline when last meeting Charlotte at Soldier Field. In the previous 4 H2H matches at Soldier Field, there have been three Charlotte victories and one Chicago win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.30 | 2.10 | 1.20 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Charlotte FC Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.50 | 0.90 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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: 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
Chicago Fire League Stats
Charlotte FC League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 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 53.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Chicago Fire this season are Hugo Cuypers (13), Philip Zinckernagel (5), Maren Haile-Selassie (3)
- Top Assistors for Chicago Fire this season are Philip Zinckernagel (6), Maren Haile-Selassie (3), Andrew Gutman (2)
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Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News
Always review the Chicago vs Charlotte team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS as well as the latest injury reports.
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
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Manager: Gregg Berhalter
Charlotte FC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 33:12 | 39 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 43:30 | 37 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 37:16 | 33 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 34:18 | 33 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 35:20 | 33 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 26:19 | 29 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 30:22 | 26 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 28:24 | 26 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23:24 | 26 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 32:25 | 26 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 30:23 | 25 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:25 | 25 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23:23 | 25 |
| 14 | Seattle Sounders | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19:20 | 24 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 41:42 | 23 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 19:24 | 23 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 26:37 | 22 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 24:27 | 22 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 31:32 | 21 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 28:44 | 20 |
| 22 | San Diego | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 31:28 | 20 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 26:25 | 19 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 24:26 | 19 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 22:35 | 17 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 23:31 | 16 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22:33 | 15 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 18:44 | 14 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 22:31 | 13 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17:30 | 12 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 25:9 | 25 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 21:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 19 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 24:17 | 16 |
| 9 | St. Louis | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:9 | 16 |
| 10 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22:14 | 14 |
| 13 | SJ Earthquakes | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17:11 | 14 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18:14 | 14 |
| 16 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 18 | Orlando City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 13 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 12 |
| 21 | Inter Miami | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19:15 | 12 |
| 22 | CF Montréal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:16 | 11 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:17 | 11 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6:5 | 10 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 28 | LA Galaxy | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:15 | 8 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
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