Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 18/05/2023

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Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 18/05/2023

Charlotte FC - Chicago Fire

USA MLS - Bank of America Stadium

*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Football Whispers’ Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips

On the 18th of May, the Bank of America Stadium will host the long-awaited Charlotte vs Chicago Fire in MLS. Early indications are for an action-packed brawl but with the help of these Charlotte vs Chicago Fire predictions, you shouldn’t have any betting issues.

Charlotte to Win

Even the bookmakers believe coach Christian Lattanzio’s side has the three points up for grabs. There’s a 44.0% win probability for Charlotte if the bookies’ estimations are correct. Furthermore, coach Christian Lattanzio’s boys already defeated this opponent once. The match on the 18th of September, 2022, ended with a 2-3 victory for Charlotte as Chicago Fire just couldn’t put smiles on the faces at Soldier Field.

Over 2.5 Goals

Yes, only two matches were played between the two teams as Charlotte are one of the new kids on the block but the games from last season are already starting to form a pattern. Each of them ended with five goals and you can see why this Charlotte vs Chicago Fire prediction is anticipating three or more goals.

Even Chicago Fire’s last visit was over 2.5 goals. Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar bagged a hattrick for his team to brush Chicago Fire aside on the 7th of May.

Interesting Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Odds, Stats, and More

Now that you are caught up with our Charlotte vs Chicago Fire predictions, you should pay close attention to the next part of our article as it contains info on the direct games between the two clubs.

Head to Head

18/09/22

USA MLS USA

Chicago Fire

Charlotte FC

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3

07/08/22

USA MLS USA

Charlotte FC

Chicago Fire

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31/05/23

USA MLS USA

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Philadelphia Union

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Charlotte FC

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28/05/23

USA MLS USA

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LA Galaxy

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Charlotte FC

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25/05/23

USA US Open Cup USA

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Birmingham Legion FC

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Charlotte FC

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20/05/23

USA MLS USA

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Nashville SC

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Charlotte FC

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17/05/23

USA MLS USA

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Chicago Fire

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Charlotte FC

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31/05/23

USA MLS USA

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Toronto FC

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Chicago Fire

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27/05/23

USA MLS USA

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New England Revolution

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Chicago Fire

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25/05/23

USA US Open Cup USA

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Austin FC

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Chicago Fire

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21/05/23

USA MLS USA

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Atlanta United

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Chicago Fire

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17/05/23

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Charlotte FC

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Chicago Fire

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Charlotte odds: +120 – 44.0%

Draw odds: +270 – 26.0%

Chicago Fire odds: +210 – 30.0%

Charlotte are this week’s expected winners at +120 (44.0%) but we’re not quite convinced of the home team’s potential. We feel that Chicago Fire’s 30.0% win probability might prove enough for coach Ezra Hendrickson’s boys to snatch the three points. They’ll certainly at least chip a point away from Charlotte as a draw has a 26.0% likelihood.

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

Charlotte

When you know that Charlotte’s last home game was the 1-0 U.S. Open Cup win over the Lions, you base your Charlotte vs Chicago Fire predictions entirely on coach Christian Lattanzio’s boys. The match at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex was completely under Charlotte’s control. Coach Christian Lattanzio’s players enveloped Orlando City’s ambitions to advance to the next stage as the visitors couldn’t make a single shot on target.

Predicted lineup – Kahlina (GK), Byrne, Malanda, Sobocinski, Lindsey, Bronico, Westwood, Vargas, Meram, Gaines & Swiderski

Chicago Fire

Two victories, five draws, and three losses. That’s what Chicago Fire’s fans got to enjoy after the first 10 MLS games. Coach Ezra Hendrickson’s boys were simply not up to par in their previous MLS visit as the match versus Nashville at GEODIS Park ended 3-0 in favor of coach Gary Smith’s boys. The game on the 7th of May was the Hany Mukhtar show as the German bagged a lovely hattrick. Chicago Fire’s players couldn’t contain him and seeing as Charlotte have a couple of difference-makers themselves, we feel that coach Ezra Hendrickson is in trouble on Thursday.

Predicted lineup – Brady (GK), Navarro, Czichos, Omsberg, Souquet, Gimenez, Mueller, Gutierrez, Haile-Selassie & Kamara

Starting Lineups

Charlotte FC

4-3-3
1
Kristijan Kahlina
hr
14
Nathan Byrne
gb
2
Jan Sobocinski
pl
24
Jaylin Lindsey
us
29
Adilson Malanda
fr
20
Derrick Jones
us
8
Ashley Westwood
gb
13
Brandt Bronico
us
11
Karol Swiderski
pl
9
Enzo Copetti
ar
22
Justin Meram
iq
Substitutes
33
Patrick Agyemang
gh
23
Pablo Sisniega
mx
35
Nicholas Scardina
us
19
Christopher Hegardt
us
58
David Poreba
us
36
Brandon Cambridge
us
25
Harrison Afful
gh
28
Joseph Mora
cr
6
Bill Tuiloma
nz

Chicago Fire

4-2-3-1
34
Christopher Brady
us
2
Arnaud Souquet
fr
5
Rafael Czichos
de
22
Mauricio Pineda
us
6
Miguel Navarro
ve
31
Federico Navarro
ar
30
Gaston Gimenez
py
7
Maren Haile-Selassie
ch
10
Xherdan Shaqiri
ch
17
Brian Gutierrez
us
11
Kacper Przybylko
pl
Substitutes
32
Missael Rodriguez
us
27
Kendall Burks
us
3
Daniel Aceves
mx
18
Spencer Richey
us
37
Javier Casas
us
19
Georgios Koutsias
gr
21
Fabian Herbers
de
16
Wyatt Omsberg
us
20
Jairo Torres
mx

*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off

Player to Watch: Enzo Copetti

Enzo Copetti, 27, is enjoying the best days of his soccer career. At the age of 27, he has plenty of years ahead of him but as of today, he’s Charlotte’s top finisher with four goals to his name. Nullifying Copetti should be coach Ezra Hendrickson’s top priority on Thursday as the Argentine is undoubtedly coach Christian Lattanzio’s key weapon this season.

Enzo Copetti’s presence is a key reason behind our Charlotte vs Chicago Fire prediction as the striker is also on penalty duty for Charlotte. He fully deserves to be under the spotlight at Bank of America Stadium.

Q&As Regarding These Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Predictions

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction

  • Which is the more decorated club? – Chicago Fire. Coach Ezra Hendrickson’s side has six major trophies in the trophy cabinet while Charlotte have none.
  • Can I find more MLS predictions on Football Whispers’ website? – Yes! Our soccer experts have tons of MLS predictions for you!
  • Which team enjoys sturdier fan support? – Charlotte. Chicago Fire’s average attendance at Soldier Field is only 6,062 people per game while Charlotte’s average is 35,522.
  • Whom do the bookies favor? – According to FanDuel, Charlotte have a good chance of winning the three points this week.