Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Fire secured a dominating win against Charlotte FC when these teams last battled.

Chicago Fire FC are all set to battle Charlotte FC in the Eastern Conference fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at Soldier Field.

There has been a drop in the form for Chicago Fire FC. They did well as the MLS 2025 season kicked off, but gradually started losing games. They are now in 10th place on the Eastern Conference points table.

The Fire are coming in after losing their last league match to the Philadelphia Union.

Charlotte FC are also not in the best form as they are in ninth place on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They fell prey to Sporting Kansas City in their last Major League Soccer match. They might face some trouble against the Fire, but they do have the calibre to turn the tide around.

Kick-off:

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Stadium: Soldier Field
• Date: Sunday, June 29
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT (Saturday, June 28: 20:30 ET/ 17:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chicago Fire: L-W-W-L-L

Charlotte FC: W-L-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)

The leading marksman of the Chicago Fire will be in action yet again. Hugo Cuypers has 11 goal involvements in 17 MLS games this season. He will be looking to step up as the Fire are not looking in good touch at the moment.

Cuypers will be looking to come up with a top performance here to help his side in the final third.

Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC)

Idan Toklomati is going to play an important role for Charlotte FC in the absence of Patrick Agyemang. The 20-year-old forward from Israel scored a goal in the previous league game for his team. But it was not enough, and Charlotte FC lost the game.

He will be looking to step here so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Fire.

Oh my 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 finish 🤯Absolute 𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑺 from Idan! pic.twitter.com/HNs74Yey9q

— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) June 26, 2025

Match Facts

• Chicago Fire have only been able to win one of their last five fixtures against Charlotte FC.
• Charlotte FC have won four of their last five games against the Fire.
• Both Chicago Fire and Charlotte FC are on a two-match losing streak.

Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chicago Fire to win @19/20 Betway
• Hugo Cuypers to score @9/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @7/10 BetVictor

Injury and Team News

Carlos Teran, Chris Mueller and three other players are injured and will not be in action for the Chicago Fire.

Charlotte FC will be without the services of Nathan Byrne and Nimfasha Berchimas as they are injured. Patrick Agemang will miss out due to national team duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Chicago Fire won: 2

Charlotte FC won: 5

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gal (GK); Barroso, González, Elliott, Gutman; Oregel, Pineda, Gutiérrez; Zinckernagel, Cuypers, Bamba

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kahlina (GK); Marshall-Rutty, Malanda, Privett, Doumbia; Westwood, Williamson; Abada, Biel, Zaha; Toklomati

Match Prediction

Even though the visitors have a positive record against the Fire but it will be the Chicago Fire who are likely to come out on top against Charlotte FC in their upcoming Major League Soccer 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte FC

Telecast Details

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