Charlotte vs Chicago Fire: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 27/09

Charlotte and Chicago Fire face each other this 27/09 (Sunday), at Bank of America Stadium (The Vault), at 00:30, in the MLS 2026.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Charlotte have won 3 time(s). Chicago Fire have won 0. Charlotte appear as favourites with a 42.37% chance on the betting platforms.

Check the teams' current form, where to watch the match, line-ups and the prediction for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire.

Overview Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

Charlotte are favourites, with odds of 2.36 and a 42.37% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Charlotte Football Club, with 5 win(s) against 4 for Chicago Fire. The odds for a Chicago Fire Football Club win are 3.13 and a draw is 4.16.

In the MLS, Charlotte have 12 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 47 goal(s) scored and 37 conceded, having Pep Biel as top scorer with 12 goal(s). Meanwhile, Chicago Fire have 11 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 45 goal(s) scored and 38 conceded, and Hugo Cuypers as top scorer with 13 goal(s).

In the last 4 clashes between Charlotte and Chicago Fire, all had over 2.5 goals.

Charlotte are unbeaten against Chicago Fire in 3 matches.

Charlotte have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Chicago Fire.

Charlotte are unbeaten in 8 matches in the MLS.

In the last 3 matches involving Charlotte, all had over 2.5 goals.

Charlotte have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.

Chicago Fire are winless in 6 matches in the competition.

Chicago Fire have conceded goals in their last 12 matches in the league.

In the last 3 matches involving Chicago Fire, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

Charlotte have won the last 3 matches against Chicago Fire.

Head-to-head between Charlotte and Chicago Fire

In 9 clashes, Charlotte have the advantage over Chicago Fire: 5 win(s) against 4 and 0 draw(s). The most recent was on 02/08/2026, in the MLS. Chicago Fire won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Charlotte: current form

Charlotte have played 26 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

12 win(s), 7 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.65 point(s) per match

47 goals scored (1.81 per match)

Top scorer: Pep Biel (12 goal(s))

Chicago Fire: current form

For the visitors, Chicago Fire have played 25 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

• 11 win(s), 6 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.56 point(s) per match
• 45 goals scored (1.8 per match)
• Top scorer: Hugo Cuypers (13 goal(s))

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire key players

In the MLS, Pep Biel carries Charlotte Football Club's attack with 12 goal(s).

The playmaker is Pep Biel, leading in assists with 7. In the whole season, Pep Biel has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Hugo Cuypers is the name that frightens the most for The Men in Red with 13 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Philip Zinckernagel leads in assists with 9. In the whole season, Hugo Cuypers has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire statistics in the MLS

Charlotte have an average of 10.5 corners and 2.04 cards per match. Chicago Fire have 9.44 corners and 2.24 cards. The statistics for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire are in the table below.

Charlotte

Home

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Chicago Fire

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.65
  PPG
  1.56
• 46%
  Wins
  44%
• 50%
  First to Score
  64%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.81
  Scored/game
  1.80
• 1.42
  Conceded/game
  1.52
• 1.38
  xG
  1.57
• 1.80
  xGA
  1.43

Trends

• 69%
  Both Score
  72%
• 19%
  Clean Sheet
  24%
• 19%
  Failed to Score
  8%

Correct score prediction for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

The favoritism in the odds points to Charlotte. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Charlotte 1-0 Chicago Fire. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

Check out where to watch the live match between Chicago Fire and Charlotte:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Charlotte and Chicago Fire

The line-ups for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Charlotte Football Club line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Chicago Fire Football Club line-up

The Chicago Fire starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

Match: Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 27/09/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Bank of America Stadium (The Vault)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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