Chicago Fire vs Charlotte Prediction 2 August 2026
🔊 Neither side comes into this match with much to play for in the table. Chicago Fire have leaned heavily into attack this season - they've been averaging over two goals per game across a long recent stretch. Charlotte aren't consistent, but they create chances regularly and score enough for a mid-table side. Both teams have been leaking goals in recent weeks, and that defensive sloppiness tends to produce exchanges early - often before half-time.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 29 June 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Chicago Fire):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Chicago Fire and Charlotte:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 5, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 16 against 17;
- average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 2.13;
- average total goals in the match - 4.13.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Fire - Charlotte
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - New-York City, away team - Chicago Fire). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here's the game statistics (Chicago Fire vs New-York City):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 1;
- fouls: 16 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Chicago Fire are in poor form after a long break. Over the last ten games, they've won four and lost five - inconsistent, but the attack has held up: 2.2 goals per game on average over that stretch. The defence is shakier - 1.9 conceded per match across the same run. Home games tend to be high-scoring, and with no real pressure on their league position, the team plays with freedom going forward, even if that leaves them exposed at the back.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Charlotte Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - NY Red Bulls, away - Charlotte). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Charlotte vs NY Red Bulls):
- ball possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 5 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Charlotte arrive at this match in decent form - unbeaten in July so far. They're averaging 1.3 goals scored in that stretch, though the defense has been leaking 1.7 per game, which points to some real issues at the back. There's no obvious pressure on them at this stage of the season, but Charlotte keep creating chances and can hurt teams going forward - even against sides higher up the table. That style tends to produce open games with goals at both ends.
Match Results: Charlotte
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 2.13;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.13;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
- average total in the tournament: 3.25 vs 3.12;
- average total goals scored: 1.88 vs 1.65;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.81 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.06 vs 0.94;
- Chicago Fire: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Charlotte: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.2) vs 1.3 (away - 1.25).
- Chicago Fire have conceded in last 8 games against Charlotte (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10 (4.75 - for home team and 5.25 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.5 (6 - for home team and 4.5 - for away team).
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.38; at home field - 5.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 5.4.
Charlotte: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.47, away - 2.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 3.25.
- Charlotte have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 4 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Charlotte away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Charlotte away - 2 (50%).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (23/253, 9.1%);
- Chicago Fire at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/8, 25%);
- Charlotte away most often play: 0:2 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 3:0 , 4:1 , 4:2 (1/7, 14.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 10.4% (odds 3.6)
2:1 - 9.47% (odds 11)
2:0 - 9.07% (odds 6)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Neither side is under any real pressure here, so expect both to play with some freedom. Chicago Fire attack regularly and often score more than two goals per match over longer stretches - but they give up almost as many, and the defence has been a problem all season. The pattern in their recent matches is pretty consistent: they score, and they concede. Charlotte aren't much more solid at the back either, and they've shown they can hurt teams going forward, even against stronger opposition. Every key indicator points the same way. Prediction - Both Teams To Score - Yes.
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