Charlotte vs Chicago Fire: match statistics
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Charlotte vs Chicago Fire: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Charlotte plays Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026.
Recent form
Charlotte has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Chicago Fire has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Charlotte scores 1.81 goals per game and allows 1.42. Chicago Fire scores 1.80 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Charlotte's games and 72% of Chicago Fire's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 76%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.38 per game. Charlotte takes 11.5 shots per game, while Chicago Fire takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Charlotte leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Charlotte's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). For Chicago Fire, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Charlotte | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Charlotte is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Charlotte · 0.6 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Charlotte is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - Charlotte · 1.52 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Charlotte scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 games), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 games).
Chicago Fire scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 games), while Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Charlotte
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Charlotte is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Charlotte · 1.56 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Charlotte - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Charlotte
Chicago Fire
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Charlotte | Liga | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.23 | 3.21 | ▲ 3.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 63% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 63% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 82% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Charlotte's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Chicago Fire. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Charlotte and Chicago Fire play?
Charlotte face Chicago Fire on September 26, 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
Charlotte score 1.81 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.80. The MLS average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Charlotte's matches and 72% of Chicago Fire's.
What form are Charlotte and Chicago Fire in?
Over the last 5 games Charlotte have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Chicago Fire 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire?
The statistical background for Charlotte vs Chicago Fire — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.