Chicago Fire 54%Draw 21%Charlotte 24%Expected goals 1.94 – 1.49
68%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultChicago Fire to win ✓54% · @1.51
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.03
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 2 August the Major League Soccer brings Chicago Fire against Charlotte at Soldier Field. Kick-off: 01:30 WAT. In the table, Chicago Fire are 4th, among the top four, on 55 points after 34 matches; Charlotte are 5th (upper half) with 54. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Chicago Fire, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to New York City FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Charlotte, last 5: WDWWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over New York Red Bulls, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Charlotte, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.0 for Chicago Fire.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Chicago Fire 1.9 xG, Charlotte 1.5 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Chicago Fire 54%, draw 21%, Charlotte 24%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Chicago Fire 1–1 Charlotte. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Chicago Fire54%fair 1.84 · @1.51
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @4.40
Charlotte24%fair 4.10 · @5.50
3.43Expected goals
1.94Chicago Fire xG
1.49Charlotte xG
68%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
2–06%
From our goals model: Chicago Fire 1.9 – 1.5 Charlotte expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire to win✓
54%
1.84
1.51
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.50
Draw no bet
Chicago Fire (draw no bet)✓
69%
1.45
–
Asian handicap
Charlotte +1 (Asian handicap)
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.45
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.70
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
First team to score
Chicago Fire to score first
55%
1.83
–
Half-time result
Chicago Fire ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.67
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire / FT Chicago Fire✗
30%
3.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
11.03
–
Recent results
Chicago Fire – last 6
LLWWLL
26 Jul
@ New York City FC
1–3
L
23 Jul
@ Inter Miami
2–3
L
24 May
vs Toronto FC
2–1
W
14 May
@ DC United
3–1
W
3 May
vs FC Cincinnati
2–3
L
30 Apr
vs St. Louis City
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Charlotte – last 6
WDWWLD
25 Jul
@ New York Red Bulls
2–0
W
23 Jul
vs Atlanta United FC
2–2
D
24 May
vs New England Revolution
1–0
W
17 May
vs Toronto FC
3–1
W
14 May
vs New York City FC
0–1
L
10 May
vs FC Cincinnati
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Chicago Fire and Charlotte.
What is the prediction for Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
On our numbers Chicago Fire have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Charlotte 24%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Our predicted score is Chicago Fire 1–1 Charlotte, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?
Chicago Fire vs Charlotte (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Soldier Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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