MLS
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Soldier Field
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Chicago Fire vs Charlotte carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 02/08 (Sunday) at Soldier Field, 01:30 (UK time).
Read the Chicago Fire vs Charlotte prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Chicago Fire vs Charlotte call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 01-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Chicago Fire the side to beat, with roughly 61% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Chicago Fire Preview
Chicago Fire reach this fixture 16 match into their MLS. Here is where The Fire stand:
In this competition
8 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost
1.63 points per game
30 scored, at 1.88 a game
22 conceded, at 1.38 a game
The Fire, season-wide
8 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Hugo Cuypers, 13 goals
Most assists: Philip Zinckernagel, 7 assists
Recent results — Chicago Fire
25/07/2026 19:30
22/07/2026 19:30
23/05/2026 20:30
16/05/2026 16:30
13/05/2026 19:30
Charlotte: how they are travelling
Charlotte come in 17 matches into their MLS.
Here is what Charlotte have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.47 points per game
28 scored, at 1.65 a game
25 conceded, at 1.47 a game
Charlotte, season-wide
7 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pep Biel, 8 goals
Most assists: Pep Biel, 5 assists
Recent results — Charlotte
25/07/2026 18:30
22/07/2026 20:15
23/05/2026 19:30
16/05/2026 19:30
13/05/2026 19:15
The head-to-head favours Charlotte
Charlotte have generally come out ahead of The Fire in their recent meetings.
From 8 match(es):
Charlotte: 5 win(s)
Chicago Fire: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 0
That trend is worth factoring into the Chicago Fire vs Charlotte prediction.
Form comparison Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Chicago Fire
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
W
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
W
|
1.88 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 63% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.13 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.13 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.89 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.19 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Charlotte
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.47 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
D
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 3.1 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 2 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1.1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 70% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 20% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.62 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.3 | 1.99 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
Match: Chicago Fire vs Charlotte
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 02/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: Soldier Field
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Stats
The statistics for Men in Red vs Charlotte that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.14
League: 3.23
Both Teams to Score
54%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
81%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
66%
League: 62%
Cards
4.57
League: 4.39
Corners
8.38
League: 9.91
Home Team
Chicago Fire
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
W
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
W
|
1.88 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 63% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.13 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.13 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.89 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.19 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Charlotte
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.47 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
D
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 3.1 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 2 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1.1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 70% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 20% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.62 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.3 | 1.99 |
Corners
10 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Chicago Fire received +11% more corners than Charlotte in the MLS
9 / Match
New York City
(2)
Inter Miami
(4)
Toronto
(3)
Montreal Impact
(3)
DC United
(8)
New York RB
(6)
FC Cincinnati
(10)(1)
New York RB
(6)
Atlanta United FC
(3)
New England Revolution
(7)
Toronto
(8)
New York City
(7)
FC Cincinnati
(5)
New England Revolution
Cards
2.5 / Match
+12% Cards / Match
Chicago Fire received +12% more cards than Charlotte in the MLS
2.24 / Match
New York City
(3)
Inter Miami
(1)
Toronto
(4)
Montreal Impact
(3)
DC United
(5)
New York RB
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(0)(1)
New York RB
(1)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
New England Revolution
(2)
Toronto
(4)
New York City
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(4)
New England Revolution
Goals Scored
1.88 / Match
+14%
Chicago Fire is +14% better in terms of goals scored
1.65 / Match
New York City
(1)
Inter Miami
(2)
Toronto
(2)
Montreal Impact
(2)
DC United
(3)
New York RB
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(2)(2)
New York RB
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
New England Revolution
(3)
Toronto
(0)
New York City
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(0)
New England Revolution
Goals Conceded
1.38 / Match
+6%
Charlotte condeded +6% more goals than Chicago Fire
1.47 / Match
New York City
(3)
Inter Miami
(3)
Toronto
(1)
Montreal Impact
(0)
DC United
(1)
New York RB
(3)
FC Cincinnati
(3)(0)
New York RB
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(0)
New England Revolution
(1)
Toronto
(1)
New York City
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(1)
New England Revolution
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 12 | 21 | 39 | 2.29 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 37 | 2.18 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC
|
18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 33 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 33 | 2.06 |
| 5 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 33 | 1.94 |
| 6 |
New England Revolution
|
16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 29 | 1.81 |
| 7 |
Chicago Fire
|
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 1.63 |
| 8 |
Houston Dynamo
|
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 26 | 1.63 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 10 |
New York City
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 11 |
Real Salt Lake
|
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 26 | 1.63 |
| 12 |
Charlotte
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 13 |
St. Louis City
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 14 |
Seattle Sounders
|
16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 24 | 1.5 |
| 15 |
FC Cincinnati
|
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 42 | -1 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 16 |
Minnesota United
|
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 17 |
New York RB
|
17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 37 | -11 | 22 | 1.29 |
| 18 |
DC United
|
17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 22 | 1.29 |
| 19 |
LA Galaxy
|
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Portland Timbers
|
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 21 |
San Diego
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 22 |
Orlando City
|
17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 44 | -16 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 23 |
Colorado Rapids
|
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 1.12 |
| 24 |
Columbus Crew
|
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 19 | 1.12 |
| 25 |
Austin
|
17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 35 | -13 | 17 | 1 |
| 26 |
Toronto
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 27 |
Montreal Impact
|
17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 33 | -11 | 15 | 0.88 |
| 28 |
Sporting KC
|
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 14 | 0.82 |
| 29 |
Philadelphia Union
|
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 31 | -9 | 13 | 0.76 |
| 30 |
Atlanta United FC
|
17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 30 | -13 | 12 | 0.71 |
Odds
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