Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultChicago Fire to win ✓64% · @1.51
Double chanceChicago Fire or draw ✓84% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.18
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Chicago Fire take on Charlotte on Sunday 2 August, kicking off at 01:30 (WAT) at Soldier Field. Chicago Fire are 4th with 55 points from 34 games (in the top four), while Charlotte sit 5th on 54 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Chicago Fire's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to New York City FC 1–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Charlotte's last 5: WDWWL Most recently they beat New York Red Bulls 2–0 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Charlotte arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Chicago Fire and 1.0 for Charlotte. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Chicago Fire 64%, draw 20%, Charlotte 16%.
Safer route: Chicago Fire or draw (84%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Chicago Fire 2–1 Charlotte. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Chicago Fire64%fair 1.55 · @1.51
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @4.40
Charlotte16%fair 6.35 · @5.50
3.27Expected goals
2.24Chicago Fire xG
1.03Charlotte xG
65%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–010%
1–19%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Chicago Fire 2.2 – 1.0 Charlotte expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire to win✓
64%
1.55
1.51
Double chance
Chicago Fire or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.55
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.45
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.75
1.70
Half-time result
Chicago Fire ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire / FT Chicago Fire✗
42%
2.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.18
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Form
Chicago Fire – last 6
LLWWLL
26 Jul
@ New York City FC
1–3
L
23 Jul
@ Inter Miami
2–3
L
24 May
vs Toronto FC
2–1
W
14 May
@ DC United
3–1
W
3 May
vs FC Cincinnati
2–3
L
30 Apr
vs St. Louis City
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Charlotte – last 6
WDWWLD
25 Jul
@ New York Red Bulls
2–0
W
23 Jul
vs Atlanta United FC
2–2
D
24 May
vs New England Revolution
1–0
W
17 May
vs Toronto FC
3–1
W
14 May
vs New York City FC
0–1
L
10 May
vs FC Cincinnati
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Chicago Fire and Charlotte.
What is the prediction for Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
On our numbers Chicago Fire have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Charlotte 16%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Our predicted score is Chicago Fire 2–1 Charlotte, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Soldier Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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