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Charlotte FC - Chicago Fire
USA MLS - Bank of America Stadium
Prediction 1
Charlotte to Win
+120
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
-105
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*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.
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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
2
3
07/08/22
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire
2
3
Last Five - Charlotte FC
31/05/23
USA MLS USA
Philadelphia Union
Charlotte FC
1
0
L
28/05/23
USA MLS USA
LA Galaxy
Charlotte FC
0
1
W
25/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Birmingham Legion FC
Charlotte FC
1
0
L
20/05/23
USA MLS USA
Nashville SC
Charlotte FC
2
1
L
17/05/23
USA MLS USA
Chicago Fire
Charlotte FC
1
2
W
Last Five - Chicago Fire
31/05/23
USA MLS USA
Toronto FC
Chicago Fire
0
0
D
27/05/23
USA MLS USA
New England Revolution
Chicago Fire
3
3
D
25/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Austin FC
Chicago Fire
0
2
W
21/05/23
USA MLS USA
Atlanta United
Chicago Fire
3
3
D
17/05/23
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire
2
1
L
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
Chicago Fire
*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
- 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.
