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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Chicago Fire take on an impressive Charlotte FC side in an important encounter at the Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Preview
Charlotte FC are in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts held Inter Miami to an admirable 1-1 draw in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled over the past year. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Toronto FC last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Charlotte FC have an excellent record against Chicago Fire and have won four out of the five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chicago Fire's paltry one victory.
- After winning the first match between the two teams by a 3-2 scoreline in August 2022, Chicago Fire have lost each of their last four such games and have scored only three goals during this period.
- Charlotte FC have lost only four of their last 34 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to March 2023.
- Chicago Fire have already been eliminated from the playoffs this season and have failed to reach the playoffs in 13 of their last 15 campaigns.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Charlotte FC have shown glimpses of their ability this season and have a point to prove going into this game. The hosts have a good recent record in this fixture and will need to be at their best on Wednesday.
Chicago Fire have been in abysmal form and will need to work hard to salvage the rest of their campaign. Charlotte FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-1 Chicago Fire
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Charlotte FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chicago Fire to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Karol Swiderski to score - Yes
