Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026

Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Charlotte Asian Hcp +1 @ -105

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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.

H2H: 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
9	Charlotte FC	27	12	7	8	47	38	9	47:38	43
10	Chicago Fire	26	12	6	8	46	38	8	46:38	42

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Philip Zinckernagel, Dje D'Avilla, Anton Saletros, Jonathan Bamba, Robert Lewandowski, Robin Lod.

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nathan Byrne, Morrison Agyemang, Henry Kessler, Harry Toffolo, Luca de la Torre, Ashley Westwood, Djibril Diani, Pep Biel, Idan Toklomati, 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.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +1 line has been covered by Charlotte in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Charlotte in 8 of their last 13 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Charlotte in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 14 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 7 of their last 8 games against Charlotte.

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.

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.

A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where Charlotte to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 1 Charlotte

There are odds of +600 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

Top Pick: Robert Lewandowski Over 1.5 Shots On Target -128

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.

Latest Robert Lewandowski Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-115

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

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Pep Biel to Score +250

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.

Latest Pep Biel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -133

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

10.70 4.60 6.10

Home

9.00 5.20 3.80

Away

10.30 3.80 6.50

Charlotte

Total

8.30 4.40 3.90

Home

9.90 5.60 4.30

Away

8.40 3.70 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-133

Chicago Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-119

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+700

2

+235

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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 +450.

If you fancy Chicago to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -105. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Charlotte at +390 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 -192.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to MLS matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+350

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

-105

X

+163

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-500

X2

+143

Draw No Bet

1

-500

2

+285

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-122

2 Hcp +1

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

Robert Lewandowski (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

-115

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+165

Robin Lod (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+230

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+230

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+230

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+260

Idan Giorno Toklomati (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+270

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+330

Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+390

Anton Jonsson Salétros (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+420

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+430

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+500

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+575

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+600

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+650

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+650

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+700

Jack Elliott (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+700

Joel Waterman (Chicago)

First

-

Anytime

+700

Luca de la Torre (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+800

Henry Kessler (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+850

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+850

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+900

Nathan Byrne (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+1100

Andrew Privett (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+1150

Tim Ream (Charlotte)

First

-

Anytime

+1150

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Idan Giorno Toklomati (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Chicago)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Robin Lod (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Anton Jonsson Salétros (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Luca de la Torre (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Joel Waterman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Jack Elliott (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Henry Kessler (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-

Nathan Byrne (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+430

Under 0.5

-

Andrew Privett (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+450

Under 0.5

-

Tim Ream (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+450

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 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

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.

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