Chicago Fire vs. Charlotte FC Match Analysis and Prediction

Two sides struggling in the Eastern Conference will face each other this weekend when Chicago Fire Welcomes Charlotte FC to the Soldier Field in the 32nd round of the competition. Kickoffs on September 18 at 03:00 EAT.

The host occupies the 12th spot with 35 points, six points away from the playoff positions right now, but equally, they are just two places above the bottom of the league. Chicago fire has struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign, with nine wins against 14 loses and eight draws in their name this season.

Chicago Fire will seek improved results following 3-2 MLS losing effort to Montreal Impact in their most recent match. In that game, Chicago Fire managed 46% possession, six shots with three of them on target and goals scored by Xherdan Shaqiri (39′, 57′). Montreal Impact got 10 shots with four of them on target and goals by Kei Kamara (21′, 29′) and Zachary Brault-Guillard (44

Charlotte FC on the other hand are level with Chicago in terms of points, but they do have a slight advantage in goal difference and they have played one game fewer, giving them a stronger chance to progress up the table. Coming into this game, Charlotte lost four of their last six matches (LWLLLW).

Charlotte FC will want another win following 1-0 MLS win to beat New York City FC in their most recent match. In that game, Charlotte FC had 48% possession, eight shots with one of them on target and a goal scored by Daniel Ríos (5′). New York City FC got 12 shots with one of them on target.

Chicago Fire vs. Charlotte FC head to head

Sunday’s fixture will be the second head to head encounter between these two sides; Chicago Fire won in the first meeting while Charlotte FC is yet to win.

• Charlotte 2-3 Chicago 7/08/22

Home

• Montreal 3-2 Chicago
• Chicago 3-1 Miami
• Columbus 0-0 Chicago
• New England 0-0 Chicago
• Chicago 0-2 Montreal

Away

• Charlotte 1-0 New York City
• Cincinnati 2-0 Charlotte
• Charlotte 0-2 Toronto
• Charlotte 1-2 Orlando
• New York City 1-3 Charlotte

Chicago Fire team news

 Wyatt Omsberg is the only fitness concern for boss Ezra Hendrickson as he recovers from surgery.

Charlotte FC team news

Vinicius Mello, Guzmán Corujo and Adam Armour have been ruled out of this game through injuries for the visitors.

Prediction and odds

• Draw
• Both teams to score
• Double Chance 1 or 2