Can Charlotte Finally End Their Losing Run Against Chicago Fire? Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Prediction | 27 September 2026
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire FC
Charlotte will host Chicago Fire at Bank of America Stadium on September 27 in the latest round of the MLS season, with the two teams approaching the match in contrasting form. The hosts are unbeaten in eight consecutive league matches, while Chicago have gone seven games without a win.
Match Preview
Charlotte are in strong form, going unbeaten in their last eight MLS matches with five wins and three draws. Their latest league game ended in a 2-1 away victory over DC United. Their only defeat in their last 11 matches came in the Leagues Cup against Pachuca, while their last MLS loss was at the beginning of August, when they were beaten by Chicago Fire.
After 26 matches, Charlotte sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with 43 points. They have recorded 12 wins, seven draws and seven defeats, with a 47:37 goal difference. Their home record is particularly solid, with seven wins, four draws and only two defeats from 13 matches. Charlotte are also unbeaten in their last three home games and have lost just once in their last nine at Bank of America Stadium.
Chicago have struggled for results recently, with no win in seven consecutive matches. Six of those games came in MLS, while the other was a Leagues Cup defeat to Monterrey. Chicago have lost their last two league matches, going down 1-2 at home to New England Revolution before suffering a 0-3 away defeat to Nashville.
Chicago are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 39 points from 25 matches. Their record stands at 11 wins, six draws and eight defeats, with 45 goals scored and 38 conceded. Their away record is less consistent, with four wins, five draws and four defeats from 13 matches.
However, Chicago have recently enjoyed considerable success against Charlotte. They have won the last three meetings between the teams, while both sides have scored in each of their last four encounters. Those four matches also all produced more than 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head
The overall record from the last nine meetings is closely contested, with Charlotte winning five times and Chicago four times.
The goal trend has been particularly strong when the teams meet in Charlotte. All four previous meetings at Charlotte's home ground saw both teams score and produced at least three goals.
Key Trends
- Charlotte are unbeaten in their last eight MLS matches.
- Charlotte have lost only once in their last nine home matches.
- Chicago are winless in their last seven matches.
- Chicago have conceded in 11 consecutive matches.
- More than 2.5 goals were scored in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 matches.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 matches.
- More than 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of Chicago's last 6 matches.
- Both teams scored in 10 of Chicago's last 11 matches.
- Chicago have won the last three H2H meetings.
- Both teams scored in the last four H2H encounters.
- 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings produced more than 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Charlotte arrive with the stronger overall momentum and have been particularly difficult to beat at home. Their attacking numbers have also remained consistent during the unbeaten run, although they have conceded in each of their last three matches. Chicago's recent results are much weaker, but their attacking record against Charlotte gives them a realistic chance of contributing to the scoreline. The visitors have scored regularly in this matchup, while their defensive problems have led to goals at both ends in many of their recent games. The combination of Charlotte's strong home form, Chicago's defensive issues and the consistently high-scoring nature of this matchup points towards another open contest. With both teams showing a tendency to concede while also creating scoring opportunities, another game with several goals looks possible. Recommended Bet: Over 3 Total Goals
