In a crucial Eastern Conference clash, Chicago Fire host Charlotte FC at Soldier Field on Sunday, 29 June, with both sides level on 25 points and battling for top-half supremacy. With a game in hand, a home victory would see the Fire overtake their conference rivals in the standings.
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Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC prediction: Hosts to edge through
Key Stats
- Chicago Fire are winless in back-to-back games, losing both without scoring.
- They are unbeaten in six of their 10 home competitive matches (W2, D4, L4).
- Charlotte have lost seven of their last 10 games across all competitions (W3).
- The Crown are winless in eight of their 10 away MLS matches this season (W2).
Correct score prediction: Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte
Chicago Fire’s early June fireworks, including a 7-1 win over DC United, have faded into consecutive scoreless defeats, leaving Gregg Berhalter with offensive puzzles to solve despite their season-long goalscoring prowess. They face an ideal rebound opportunity against Charlotte, who themselves are reeling from a stoppage-tome heartbreak at Sporting KC and mired in a road slump away from home (L3, W1). With the Crown potentially fatigued from their fifth straight away trip, Soldier Field should see the Fire reignite with a narrow victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chicago for the victory
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.1%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chicago come into this clash as clear favourites, thanks to their home advantage and form which has seen them lose just thrice in 10 matches across all competitions on home soil. The hosts are backed with odds of 17/20 (1.85) – suggesting a 54% win probability rate.
The visitors have found the back of the net in each of their last 11 games across all competitions, but it will perhaps take more than that to overcome the hosts. Bookmakers back Charlotte to take the loss here, with a 30.7% probability of victory assigned to them
All predictions for today’s games can be found in a comprehensive manner on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Charlotte with the bragging rights
Charlotte have won five of their seven league H2Hs, but Chicago Fire claimed all three points last month in a 4-1 victory.
USA MLS 18/05/25
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 03/10/24
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 16/05/24
Chicago Fire
Charlotte FC
USA MLS 08/10/23
Chicago Fire
Charlotte FC
USA MLS 18/05/23
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire
Chicago preview: Five names missing
Belhalter has several absentees to deal with: Chris Brady and Chris Mueller are out due to international duty and personal reasons respectively, while Christopher Cupps, David Poreba and Carlos Teran are ruled out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Gal (GK), Gutman, Elliott, Gonzalez, Barroso, Oregel, Pinada, Acosta, Bamba, Cuypers & Zinckernagel
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
Atlanta United
1
Chicago Fire
2
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Detroit City FC
0
Chicago Fire
4
USA MLS 04/05/25
D
Orlando City SC
0
Chicago Fire
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
Nashville SC
7
Chicago Fire
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
L
FC Cincinnati
3
Chicago Fire
2
Charlotte preview: Can they avoid a defeat?
Dean Smith misses USA internationals Tim Ream and Patrick Agyemang, who are away on national team duty at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Defender Nathan Bryne also sits this one out.
Predicted lineup: Kahlina (GK), Doumbia, Privett, Malanda, Marshall-Rutty, Bil, Westwood, Bronico, Abda, Zaha & Toklomati
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
Nashville SC
2
Charlotte FC
1
USA US Open Cup 06/05/25
W
North Carolina FC
1
Charlotte FC
4
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
Columbus Crew
4
Charlotte FC
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
New England Revolution
1
Charlotte FC
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
San Diego FC
0
Charlotte FC
3
Player to Watch: Hugo Cuyper
Since banging a match-winning brace against Orlando City, Cuypers has fired blanks in back-to-back games and even missed out the 7-1 win over DC United with an injury.
Cuypers is one of the league's most prolific scorers. (Photo by Imago)
The Belgian striker is the seventh highest scorer in the MLS with 10 goals, just five behind leader Sam Surridge of Nashville SC. He is expected to take his opportunities against Charlotte as Chicago aim to get back to winning ways.