Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire Match Analysis and Prediction

MLS action taking place on Saturday will witness Charlotte FC take on Chicago Fire at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff set for August 7, 2022 02:00 EAT.

The hosts currently sit tenth in the MLS standings with 26 points from 22 games. They’ve recorded two wins, one draw and three losses in their past six fixtures. Of the matches played, eight wins, two draws and twelve losses have been recorded. They’ve failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 matches, letting in 10 goals in the process.

Christian Lattanzio’s men will hope for an improved result following on a 1-1 MLS drawn match against Columbus Crew. In that game, Charlotte FC had 48% possession, 11 shots with 3 of them on target and a goal scored by Andre Shinyashiki (50’). Columbus Crew got 13 shots with 3 of them on target and a goal scored by Erick Hurtado (41’).

The visitors are currently 8th on the table with 27 points from 23 games played. In their past 6 fixtures, three wins, one draw and two losses have been recorded. Of the 23 games played, seven wins, six draws and 10 losses were recorded. In their 6 previous matches, they’ve seen their goal attempts successful 9 times, yielding them the goals scored per game average of 1.5.

Ezra Hendrickson’s side will hope for an improved result following on a 0-0 drawn match in the MLS match with Atlanta United. In that match, Chicago Fire managed 49% possession, 15 shots with 3 of them on target. Atlanta United got 13 shots with 2of them on target.

Charlotte FC vs. Chicago head-to-head

This will be the first encounter between these two teams.

Home

• Toronto 4-0 Charlotte
• Charlotte 5-3 Chelsea
• Miami 3-2 Charlotte
• Charlotte 4-1 Nashville
• Houston 1-2 Charlotte

Away

• Chicago 0-0 Atlanta
• Vancouver 1-3 Chicago
• Chicago 1-0 Seattle
• Chicago2-0Toronto
• Chicago 2-3 Columbus

Charlotte FC team news

Christian Lattanzio will miss the services of Vinicius Mello and Adam Armour due to injuries.

Chicago Fire team news

Ezra Hendrickson will be without Wyatt Omsberg due to injury.

Prediction and Odds

• Charlotte FC win
• Both teams to score
• Goals over 2.5