Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire FC who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire FC face off in round 27 at Bank of America Stadium, and it has the look of a tight Major League Soccer match between two teams currently looking fairly evenly matched.
The Charlotte FC enter the game ranked 4 in the Eastern Conference, while the Chicago Fire FC are 5 in the Eastern Conference.
Team form: Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC
Charlotte FC Form
In their last three matches, Charlotte FC won 1-2 against CF Montreal, before recording a draw in a 3-3 match against FC Cincinnati. They were back on top last time out, defeating DC United 1-2. Charlotte FC won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 11 goals and conceded five times.
Chicago Fire FC Form
A draw is all that prevents Chicago Fire FC from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed this single draw against Inter Miami CF as the match ended 1-1 before getting trounced against New England Revolution by a 1-2 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Nashville SC won the game and the exact score was 3-0. Chicago Fire FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by 14 goals to ten.
Betting facts for Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 9 Charlotte FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Charlotte FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Charlotte FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Charlotte FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Charlotte FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Chicago Fire FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Liel Abada brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Charlotte FC will start him against Chicago Fire FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Maren Haile-Selassie, who notched up five goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC
Full-time result
Charlotte FC won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing two as well. Chicago Fire FC won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost four in this run. Charlotte FC have gone through an impressive 8 games now without losing even once. Chicago Fire FC did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Chicago Fire FC conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.
Both teams to score
Charlotte FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Charlotte FC will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet on Sunday, as Chicago Fire FC have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 4 consecutive meetings between Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Charlotte FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who managed to hit the net 1.6 times on average in these games. Chicago Fire FC conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.
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