Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.48 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCharlotte to win ✗48% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · @1.12
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.02
Charlotte vs Chicago Fire preview and prediction
The match
Chicago Fire travel to Bank of America Stadium in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 27 September (00:30 WAT) to face Charlotte. Charlotte are 5th with 54 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Chicago Fire sit 4th on 55 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Charlotte's last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat DC United 2–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Chicago Fire's last 5: LLDDD Most recently they lost to Nashville SC 0–3 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Charlotte arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 2 August 2026, finished Chicago Fire 2–1 Charlotte.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.8 for Charlotte and 1.5 for Chicago Fire. 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: Charlotte 48%, draw 19%, Chicago Fire 33%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Charlotte 2–1 Chicago Fire. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Charlotte48%fair 2.10 · @2.10
Draw19%fair 5.15 · @3.80
Chicago Fire33%fair 3.03 · @3.20
3.28Expected goals
1.81Charlotte xG
1.46Chicago Fire xG
65%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–19%
1–27%
1–07%
2–27%
2–06%
From our goals model: Charlotte 1.8 – 1.5 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers Charlotte have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Chicago Fire 33%.
How many goals will there be in Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
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 Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is Charlotte 2–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
Charlotte vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Bank of America Stadium.
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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