Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction 26 September 2026
🔉 Ahead of this match, Charlotte and Chicago Fire sit near the top of the MLS table in neighbouring positions. Recent results show the two sides going in different directions: Charlotte have been winning more regularly, while Chicago Fire have gone several matches without a victory. The standings could influence how the visitors approach the game, with every point carrying significant weight for them.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official meetings between Charlotte and Chicago Fire, the two sides have played 9 matches. The hosts have won 5 of them, the visitors 4, with no draws. Both teams have scored 18 goals each. On average, 2 goals are scored in the first half and 2 in the second, giving a match average of 4 goals in total.
Head-to-head statistics Charlotte - Chicago Fire
Charlotte Team Overview
Charlotte are going through a solid spell, winning three of their last five matches and drawing the other two. Over their last ten games, they have six wins, three draws and just one defeat - which shows the squad's consistency even without anything significant to play for. In attack, Charlotte are maintaining a high tempo: they have averaged 2 goals per game across their last ten matches, with a season-wide average of 1.81 goals per game. Defensively, they are conceding just over a goal a game at 1.42. Regular home success has helped sustain that scoring trend.
Match Results: Charlotte
Chicago Fire Team Overview
Chicago Fire come into this match having gone five games without a win, picking up three draws and suffering two defeats in that run. Over their last ten matches, they have won three, drawn four and lost three, which points to inconsistent form as the season draws to a close. Their average of 1.6 goals per game over that period is reasonable, but defensively they have been leaking more - conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game over those ten matches and 1.52 across the season as a whole. They need points to secure their play-off place, which gives them plenty of motivation.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Total Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in 7 of Chicago Fire's last 8 away matches, reflecting the visitors' high scoring rate on the road. On average across the season, both teams score more than 1.8 goals per match (Charlotte - 1.81, Chicago Fire - 1.80) and concede fairly regularly as well (Charlotte - 1.42, Chicago Fire - 1.52). The last 10 matches back this up: Charlotte are averaging 2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded, while Chicago Fire are averaging 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded. All of this supports a bet on Total Goals - Over 2.5, priced at 1.49*.
Corner Kick Prediction
In 8 of Charlotte's last 9 matches, the total corners has exceeded 9.5, suggesting high attacking activity from both teams and a large number of set pieces. There is, however, a conflicting trend: in 6 of Chicago Fire's last 7 away matches, the total corners has been under 9.5. That said, the overall pattern from Charlotte's side looks more pronounced, which makes Total Corners - Over 9.5 worth considering at odds of 1.80*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Both teams have scored in 11 of Chicago Fire's last 12 matches, pointing to a consistent pattern of scoring from both sides. Charlotte score regularly at home (averaging 2 goals per match this season and 1.6 per match over their last 10 home games), while Chicago Fire have scored in 27 of their last 28 matches. Neither defence has been particularly solid, with both sides conceding at an average of more than 1.4 goals per match. Taken together, these figures support a bet on Both Teams to Score - Yes at odds of 1.38*.
Risky Bet
Charlotte have scored more than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches and average 2 goals per home game this season. However, in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Chicago Fire, Charlotte did not score more than 2.5 goals, which is a limiting factor. That said, given the team's high scoring rate in recent matches, Charlotte Team Total - Over 2 at 2.41* can be considered a risky option.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes for this match are: 1-1 (10.27%), 2-1 (8.22%) and 1-2 (7.45%). These reflect a relatively even balance between the two sides, with a 1-1 draw considered the most probable result.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Several trends in this fixture point towards a high volume of corner activity from both sides. Total Corners - Over 9.5 has consistently landed in Charlotte's matches (8 of their last 9 games), while the away side's trends run in the opposite direction on the road, where low-corner matches have been the norm (under the total in 6 of 7 away games). However, the main emphasis here is on the home side's consistent corner numbers - the run of matches clearing the corners total line makes Total Corners - Over 9.5 the most well-supported selection for this match, even accounting for Chicago Fire's caution away from home. The bet is Total Corners - Over 9.5.
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Betting Tips: Charlotte - Chicago Fire
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