Matchweek 18 · Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 00:30 UTC
Live score, H2H & lineups →Updated 1 Aug 2026, 23:27 UTC
Chicago FireDLDDDL▼
CharlotteDWWDWDEach 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 5 models currently agree: Chicago Fire to Win.
Chicago strong home favorite at 1.54, on a 3-game win streak and won last two H2H meetings including 3-2 and 4-4 goalfests. Charlotte in decent form (WDDWW) but away disadvantage. Market and recent trends favor Chicago at Soldier Field.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
Odds heavily favor Chicago at home, strong recent form (WWW), and h2h edge, though Charlotte unbeaten in last five (WDDWW) adds some risk.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
Market strongly favors Chicago (~60% after overround). Fire won both 2025 H2Hs and have home edge at Soldier Field. Charlotte’s WDDWW form keeps draw/away live, so confidence is moderate.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
Chicago's recent head-to-head dominance this season (wins home and away) and current three-match winning streak, combined with home advantage, outweigh Charlotte's unbeaten form. Market odds imply ~65% for a home win, but Charlotte's resilience suggests a ~25% draw chance, reducing home win probability slightly.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
Chicago Fire have stronger recent form (LLWWW vs Charlotte's WDDWW) and a clear home advantage at Soldier Field. Head-to-head favors Chicago in recent meetings, and bookmaker odds support a home win. Charlotte's resilience is noted but not enough to overcome Fire's momentum.Unedited model output — not fact-checked by the editorial team.
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Full head-to-head record →Source: API-Football · competitive matches only, all competitions · newest right
Major League Soccer matches this season · darkest bar = peak period · Source: API-Football
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