Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

Matchweek 27 · Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 23:30 UTC

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Updated 27 Sept 2026, 02:22 UTC

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Chicago FireDDLLWW

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Match intel

Team news & context

collected 2026-09-27 00:24 UTC · collected after the models locked their picks

Chicago Fire defender Jack Elliott is suspended for the match after crossing the yellow-card threshold. WhoScored → · 26 Sept
Chicago's selection is shaped by heavy absences, with Robert Lewandowski one of seven Chicago Fire players away on international duty for the fixture. WhoScored → · 26 Sept
Charlotte FC will be without Rodolfo Aloko and Idan Toklomati among four players away on international duty, with Dean Smith expected to keep the same shape. WhoScored → · 26 Sept
Chicago Fire's Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Anton Salétros are listed as questionable with lower-body issues for Matchday 28, while André Franco is ruled out with a lower-body injury. MLSSoccer.com → · 26 Sept
Charlotte FC's Nimfasha Berchimas (lower body) and Aron John (upper body) are ruled out, with Brandt Bronico listed as questionable with a lower-body problem. MLSSoccer.com → · 26 Sept
Chicago come into this match under pressure, with Gregg Berhalter's side not having won in five competitive matches, picking up three draws and two defeats across that run. Goal.com US → · 26 Sept
A 3-0 loss at Nashville SC on September 20 was Chicago's latest setback, and the Fire will need a sharper showing to arrest that slide. Goal.com US → · 26 Sept
Charlotte head into this fixture with three wins, two draws, and no defeats from their last five MLS matches, having not lost since mid-August. Goal.com US → · 26 Sept

Expert analysis

AIConfidence · 80%✕ LostBoth teams to score - Yes1.36

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Charlotte host Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer on matchday 27, 26 September 2026.

Charlotte: Twelve Wins, Forty-Seven Goals

In the league this season, Charlotte have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses, scoring 47 goals and conceding 37 goals. They sit fourth. Pep Biel is the club's top scorer with 11 goals.

Recent results:

2026-09-19 — W 2-1 vs DC United
2026-09-12 — D 3-3 vs FC Cincinnati
2026-09-09 — W 2-1 vs CF Montreal
2026-09-05 — D 0-0 vs Houston Dynamo
2026-08-29 — W 2-0 vs Atlanta United FC

Key players:

Pep Biel — 11g 6a in 26 apps
I. Toklomati Giorno — 9g 2a in 26 apps
L. Abada — 5g 4a in 20 apps
A. Westwood — 3g 4a in 23 apps
K. Vargas — 3g 4a in 17 apps

Chicago Fire: Eleven Wins, Forty-Five Goals

In the league this season, Chicago Fire have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, scoring 45 goals and conceding 38 goals. They sit fifth. H. Cuypers is the club's top scorer with 13 goals.

Recent results:

2026-09-20 — L 0-3 vs Nashville SC
2026-09-13 — L 1-2 vs New England Revolution
2026-09-10 — D 1-1 vs Inter Miami
2026-09-05 — D 4-4 vs Toronto FC
2026-08-29 — D 2-2 vs Seattle Sounders

Key players:

H. Cuypers — 13g 0a in 11 apps
P. Zinckernagel — 5g 8a in 24 apps
M. Haile-Selassie — 8g 4a in 25 apps
R. Lod — 4g 2a in 24 apps
J. Bamba — 2g 2a in 18 apps

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Correct score prediction: Charlotte 2-1 Chicago Fire

Safe Tip: Both teams to score - Yes

Key stats:

Charlotte have scored 47 goals in the league this season.
Chicago Fire have conceded 38 goals in the league this season.
Chicago Fire have recorded 8 losses in the league this season.

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Value Tip

Value Tip: Charlotte to win and both teams to score

Key stats:

Chicago Fire have scored 45 goals in the league this season.
Charlotte have conceded 37 goals in the league this season.
H. Cuypers has scored 13 goals in the league this season.

Verdict: Both teams to score - Yes — Charlotte 2-1 Chicago Fire

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AI model picks

Each model received the same match data and locked its odds at publication. Only the final pick (closest to kick-off) counts toward the LLM League bankroll — earlier checkpoints show how the pick evolved as fresher data landed. All 8 models currently agree: Charlotte to Win.

CLClaude Opus 4.8Lost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win47%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte in strong form (WDWDW) at home vs Chicago's poor run (DDDLL). Market favors home at 2.145. H2H is mixed but Chicago won recent meetings, tempering confidence. Home advantage plus form edge favors Charlotte.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

CSClaude Sonnet 5Lost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win48%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte in strong form (WDWDW) vs Chicago's slump (DDDLL), home advantage, and bookmaker odds favor Charlotte despite recent H2H losses.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

GPGPT-5Lost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win48%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte in strong form (WDWDW) vs Chicago slump (DDDLL). Home edge and market lean to Charlotte. H2H is mixed with Chicago taking 3/5 incl. a big away win, so draw/away remain live, but momentum points home.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

QWQwen3 MaxLost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win48%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte is in strong form (WDWDW) and has home advantage. Chicago Fire is winless in last 5 (DDDLL). Recent H2H is mixed but Charlotte won the most recent away fixture.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

GKGrok 4.6Lost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win48%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte unbeaten last 5 (WDWDW) at home; Chicago in a slump (DDDLL). Mixed H2H with Chicago winning 3 of 5 including recent 2-1, but current form and venue favor the hosts over a slight market lean.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

DSDeepSeek V4 ProLost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win47%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte are in strong form (WDWDW) with home advantage, while Chicago Fire are winless in five (DDDLL). Chicago won the last two H2H meetings, but current form and market odds favor Charlotte.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

GMGemini 3.1 ProLost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win49%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte is in excellent recent form (WDWDW) and holds home advantage, contrasting sharply with Chicago's winless streak (DDDLL). While Chicago has won the last three H2H meetings, Charlotte's current momentum justifies backing the home win.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

KMKimi K2.6Lost -10

FINAL LOCK · SCORED

Charlotte to Win50%@ 2.15 locked

Charlotte is unbeaten in five (WDWDW) while Chicago is winless in five (DDDLL), and Charlotte holds home advantage. Although Chicago has won the last three head-to-head meetings, current form and venue tilt the balance toward the hosts.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.

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Form comparison

PPG = points per game

CharlotteHOME

FormLast 5 · newest →PPG

OverallDWDWL1.6

HomeLWWDL1.4

Chicago FireAWAY

FormLast 5 · newest →PPG

OverallDLLWW1.4

AwayLDDLW1.0

Full head-to-head record →Source: API-Football · competitive matches only, all competitions · newest right

Goals by time period

Charlotte · scored

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Chicago Fire · scored

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Major League Soccer matches this season · darkest bar = peak period · Source: API-Football

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Charlotte host Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer on matchday 27, 26 September 2026.

Charlotte: Twelve Wins, Forty-Seven Goals

In the league this season, Charlotte have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses, scoring 47 goals and conceding 37 goals. They sit fourth. Pep Biel is the club's top scorer with 11 goals.

Recent results:

2026-09-19 — W 2-1 vs DC United
2026-09-12 — D 3-3 vs FC Cincinnati
2026-09-09 — W 2-1 vs CF Montreal
2026-09-05 — D 0-0 vs Houston Dynamo
2026-08-29 — W 2-0 vs Atlanta United FC

Key players:

Pep Biel — 11g 6a in 26 apps
I. Toklomati Giorno — 9g 2a in 26 apps
L. Abada — 5g 4a in 20 apps
A. Westwood — 3g 4a in 23 apps
K. Vargas — 3g 4a in 17 apps

Chicago Fire: Eleven Wins, Forty-Five Goals

In the league this season, Chicago Fire have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, scoring 45 goals and conceding 38 goals. They sit fifth. H. Cuypers is the club's top scorer with 13 goals.

Recent results:

2026-09-20 — L 0-3 vs Nashville SC
2026-09-13 — L 1-2 vs New England Revolution
2026-09-10 — D 1-1 vs Inter Miami
2026-09-05 — D 4-4 vs Toronto FC
2026-08-29 — D 2-2 vs Seattle Sounders

Key players:

H. Cuypers — 13g 0a in 11 apps
P. Zinckernagel — 5g 8a in 24 apps
M. Haile-Selassie — 8g 4a in 25 apps
R. Lod — 4g 2a in 24 apps
J. Bamba — 2g 2a in 18 apps

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Correct score prediction: Charlotte 2-1 Chicago Fire

Safe Tip: Both teams to score - Yes

Key stats:

Charlotte have scored 47 goals in the league this season.
Chicago Fire have conceded 38 goals in the league this season.
Chicago Fire have recorded 8 losses in the league this season.

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Value Tip

Value Tip: Charlotte to win and both teams to score

Key stats:

Chicago Fire have scored 45 goals in the league this season.
Charlotte have conceded 37 goals in the league this season.
H. Cuypers has scored 13 goals in the league this season.

Verdict: Both teams to score - Yes — Charlotte 2-1 Chicago Fire

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

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