Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire have won three and lost two of their last five games in all competitions, but come into this after back-to-back losses .
Charlotte
Charlotte are in better form with three wins , a draw and a defeat from their last five in all competitions.
Chicago Fire
- Hugo Cuypers has been the finishing touch, bagging 13 MLS 2026 goals in 11 starts to lead the team scoring charts.
- Philip Zinckernagel has been the creator-in-chief with three assists in the last five.
Charlotte
Pep Biel is Charlotte's biggest threat in the box with eight MLS 2026 goals from 17 games.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers make Chicago a clear favorite here at 1.51 with Charlotte available at 5.5 and the draw coming in at 4.4.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.48 and both teams to score, which is priced at 1.55, looks like the best fit for what should be a lively and competitive clash.
Prediction
- This Sunday's MLS 2026 meeting between seventh-place Chicago Fire and 12th-place Charlotte has some table-shape significance with 26 points from 16 games for the hosts and 25 points from 17 for the visitors.
- This game will be a classic control versus structure clash with Chicago keen to play through the pressure, while Charlotte will sit compact and try to create their damage on the counter.
