Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Charlotte FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | Charlotte FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Jun | Philadelphia Union | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jun | Nashville SC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jun | D.C. United SC | A | 7–1 | W |
| 31 May | Orlando City SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 May | New York City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jun | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 May | Toronto FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 May | New York Red Bulls | A | 2–4 | L |
| 24 May | Columbus Crew SC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 26 | Points | 21 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 6 |
| 27 | Scored | 24 |
| 16 | Conceded | 23 |
| +11 | GD | +1 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 57% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
Charlotte FC this season
Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). Charlotte FC are 6th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Charlotte FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Chicago Fire FC get us underway at Soldier Field.
- 5' Chicago Fire FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Charlotte FC backline.
- 10' Liel Abada has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' It is a substitution in Charlotte FC team. Souleyman Doumbia is replaced by Nick Scardina on 18 minute.
- 23' Assisted by Jonathan Dean with the perfectly-timed delivery and Philip Zinckernagel makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 25' GOAL! Brian Gutierrez scores on 25. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Hugo Cuypers gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Soldier Field. Chicago Fire FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Chicago Fire FC make a change. Jonathan Bamba trudges off to be replaced by Maren Haile-Selassie on 46 minutes.
- 47' Dje Davilla has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mauricio Pineda on 47 minute.
- 50' Chicago Fire FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 56' GOAL! Pep Biel fires home to make it 3-1!
- 59' Assisted by Djibril Diani with the perfectly-timed delivery and Idan Gorno makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 60' The referee calls foul for Wilfried Zaha. He receives a card.
- 65' It’s high time Dean Smith made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tyger Smalls made 151 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 77' The referee shows Chicago Fire FC player a card on 77.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pep Biel on 79.
- 80' Andrew Gutman has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sam Rogers.
- 86' The Charlotte FC bench stirs into life. Brandt Bronico is withdrawn and Kerwin Vargas gets his opportunity.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sergio Oregel.
- 89' The whistle greets Sergio Oregel as he departs to be replaced by Kellyn Acosta.
- 90' Tom Barlow is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hugo Cuypers at the 90 minute mark.
- The points are shared — Chicago Fire FC 3-2 Charlotte FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 3
- 15
-
22
Mauricio Pineda ↓ Dje Davilla 47'
- 17
- 11
-
9
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Tom Barlow 90'
-
35
Sergio Oregel ↓ Kellyn Acosta 89'
- 25
- 24
-
5
Sam Rogers ↓ Omar Gonzalez 89'
Bench
-
23
Kellyn Acosta ↑ 89'
-
7
Maren Haile-Selassie ↑ 46'
-
12
Tom Barlow ↑ 90'
-
34
Omar Gonzalez ↑ 89'
- 31
- 26
- 2
- 47
-
42
Dje Davilla ↑ 47'
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
Charlotte FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 8
-
13
Brandt Bronico ↓ Kerwin Vargas 86'
- 2
- 29
- 1
-
11
Liel Abada ↓ Djibril Diani 46'
- 21
- 4
- 16
-
17
Idan Gorno ↓ Tyger Smalls 89'
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 19
-
28
Djibril Diani ↑ 46'
-
18
Kerwin Vargas ↑ 86'
- 36
-
35
Nick Scardina ↑ 18'
- 23
-
25
Tyger Smalls ↑ 89'
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karol Swiderski | 7 |
| Brian Gutierrez | 3 |
| Kacper Przybylko | 3 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Brandon Cambridge | 2 |
| Ashley Westwood | 2 |
| Mauricio Pineda | 1 |
| Jhon Duran | 1 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
Charlotte FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Charlotte FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chicago Fire FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Charlotte FC
51%
Chicago Fire FC or Charlotte FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chicago Fire FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Charlotte FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.