Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Time: 18.05.2025, 02:30 AM
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 May 2025
Charlotte FC, who has been below par in recent games, will be keen to recover from their four-game winless run when they face off against Chicago Fire at the Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.
Dean Smith’s comrades have not been themselves lately, but stand a great chance of flipping the script against Chicago Fire FC, who have lost five consecutive meetings against Charlotte FC, later this weekend.
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Dean Smith’s team continue to struggle in MLS, marching here with a (3-1) loss on the road against Orlando City. Charlotte FC’s problem this season has been their inability to defend as a team. Charlotte started off their most recent game, conceding twice in the first twenty-four minutes. However, Wilfred Zaha pulled one back for Charlotte FC just before the break. The second half began with Dean Smith’s men trying to find an equalizer, but unfortunately, they were hit again by the hosts, who scored in the 82nd minute to secure a deserved (3-1) victory.
Most of Charlotte FC's goals have come in the 46th and 60th minutes, and they barely keep a clean sheet.
Charlotte FC have managed a win in their last five MLS matches, as they sit in seventh place on the log. They have picked up nineteen (19) points from a combined thirty-nine (39), scoring twenty (20) and conceding seventeen (17).
Charlotte FC have won five and lost once at home this season.
Charlotte FC Lineup
The hosts have no major injury from their most recent game, and Dean Smith might be forced to try out the (3-4-3) formation again, even though it didn’t result in a win a few days ago. The formation allowed Wilfred Zaha to roam freely and cause opposition attacks some trouble.
Charlotte FC Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)
kristijan Kahlina—Tim Ream, Andrew Privett, Adilson Malanda, Nicholas Scardina—Brandt Bronico, Ashley Westwood—Wilfried Zaha, Djibril Diani, Liel Abada—Patrick Agyemang
Out: JahLane Forbes, Nimfasha Berchimas, Nathan Byrne, Souleyman Doumbia, Smalls
Head coach: Dean Smith
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Chicago Fire FC: form and statistics
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Gregg Berhalter’s men recovered from their six-game winless run in the MLS. Chicago Fire FC defeated a struggling Atlanta FC on their ground, scoring twice while conceding once. The Men in Red started off on a strong foot, threatening their guests several times. In the 14th minute, they were presented with the opportunity to take the lead, and Hugo Cuypers slotted in the spot kick. Despite their dominance at the break, they could only score a penalty. The gear of the game changed when Samuel Roger put the ball in his own net. All thanks to Rominigue Kouame, who came from the bench to give his team a deserved victory. It was a poor attacking performance as they created (xG 2.62), fired eight shots on target, just to score a penalty and a late goal against a struggling opposition.
Chicago Fire have picked up five points from a combined fifteen, scoring eleven and conceding six times. They are currently struggling with consistency and are one point below the qualifying play-off round.
Chicago Fire FC have managed four wins (4), lost four (4), and shared the spoils four times (4). They have picked up sixteen points from a combined sixty-nine, conceding twenty-three (23) and scoring twenty (20).
The Chicago Fire have managed three wins and three losses on the road this campaign.
Chicago Fire FC Lineup
The hosts have conceded (23) times this campaign, and they’ll have to strengthen their defence to shut out their opponents. Hugo Cuypers, who have scored eight (8) times this campaign, will be keen to extend his tally in the MLS.
Chicago Fire FC Potential Starting Eleven (4-3-3)
Jeffery Gal— Dean, Rogers, Elliott, Andrew Gutman—Oregel, Maurcio Pineda, Gutiérrez—Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba
Out: Chris Brady, Leonardo Barroso, Carlos Terán, Chase Gasper, David Poreba, Chris Mueller
Head coach: Gregg Berhalter
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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire: head to head statistics
- Chicago Fire FC have won once, while Charlotte FC have recorded five wins in their last six meetings.
- Charlotte FC have won five consecutive matches against Chicago Fire FC.
- Chicago Fire FC are without a clean sheet in six consecutive matches against Charlotte FC.
- Pep Biel is ranked 1st in big chances created in the competition (13).
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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire: Betting Tips & Odds
- Chicago Fire FC has not kept a clean sheet in their last ten MLS away matches. On the Betway bookmaker website, 1.38 has been allocated to the hosts to get at least a goal here.
- Four of the last Chicago Fire FC matches have produced more than two goals. You can try out a total of over 2.5 goals here, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker for 1.58.
- BTTS have surfaced in Chicago Fire FC's last seven away games. Both teams to get a goal apiece is available on the Bet365 bookmaker for 1.55.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire match prediction 18 May 2025
Charlotte FC were once again below par on the road, firing just a shot at goal against Orlando City. They have now engaged in three consecutive away matches, and all have ended in defeat. Charlotte FC will return home, where they have managed five wins in six since the league began. On the contrary, Chicago Fire bounced back from their terrible run of six winless games, although it wasn’t a perfect win.
The guests have now lost three straight away games, and they’ll be keen to end the disastrous run against Charlotte tomorrow. The hosts will play their first home game since April, and they’ll be keen to end their terrible streak of four consecutive losses.
Charlotte FC have everything available to bounce back, as they have won five successive meetings against Chicago Fire and have recorded five wins in six on their ground this campaign. But defence have been an issue for Charlotte FC this campaign, and I have a feeling this game won’t deny us goals.
Our prediction for this match is a home win or draw and BTTS, with a coefficient of 2.05 on the Betway bookmaker.
Our betting tip for this MLS game is a home win for a coefficient of 1.97 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
Our final tip for this game is a BTTS and over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.74 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
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