Huntsville City vs Chicago Fire II: match statistics
Huntsville City vs Chicago Fire II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Huntsville City played against Chicago Fire II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on July 6, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Huntsville City has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Chicago Fire II has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Huntsville City scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 2.20. Chicago Fire II scores 1.40 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Huntsville City's games and 67% of Chicago Fire II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 80%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire II has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.38 per game. Huntsville City takes 11.0 shots per game, while Chicago Fire II takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Huntsville City leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire II leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Huntsville City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Chicago Fire II, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Huntsville City holds the advantage in home metrics: at home they average 2.0 goals per game with xG 1.41 and 5.14 shots on target per match, while Chicago Fire II on the road averages 1.0 goal and 4.25 shots on target. The hosts are more efficient — conversion rate for Huntsville is 18% versus 9% for Chicago; hosts also have only 14% of home matches without a goal compared to 25% for the visitors, and 43% clean sheets for Huntsville versus 13% for Chicago. Against this speaks form: Huntsville in the last 5 matches are 0-1-4, scoring 4 and conceding 11 goals, yielding an average of 0.2 points per match in that span, while Chicago are 3-1-1 with 11 goals scored, i.e. 2.0 points per match. Defensively the data is balanced — Huntsville concede 1.71 goals at home with xG against 1.60, and Chicago concede 1.63 on the road with xG against 1.52, so finishing efficiency will be decisive. Considering the higher efficiency and better chance conversion by the hosts and their advantage in shots on target, I give Huntsville a moderate edge, although their poor form reduces the probability of an easy win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal BTTS rates are high: Huntsville City 57% and Chicago Fire II 75%, averaging 66% versus the league level of 62%. In the last 5 matches both teams produced BTTS in 60% of fixtures; additionally Huntsville’s season scoring is 1.86 goals but only 0.8 in the last 5 while conceding 2.2, whereas Chicago in the last 5 scores 2.2 and concedes 1.4. xG comparison shows attacking values of 1.63 (Huntsville) vs 1.39 (Chicago) and xG against 1.41 and 1.52; a simple average yields roughly 1.58 expected goals for the home side and 1.40 for the away side, which favors goals from both teams. Clean sheets are rare (29% Huntsville, 13% Chicago), and matches over 2.5 goals occur frequently (86% home, 75% away), reducing the probability that one team fails to score. On this basis I assess BTTS - Yes at 78% and No at 22%, as high seasonal BTTS, 60% in the last 5 and Chicago’s offensive form combined with Huntsville’s susceptibility to conceding create a strong signal for both teams to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Data indicate a high probability of goals: home xG is 1.63 versus 1.39 for the away side, and adjusted expected goals (average xG_for and xG_against) are about 1.58 for Huntsville and 1.40 for Chicago, totaling 2.98 goals. This season Huntsville has Over 1.5 in 86% of matches, Chicago in 88%, and both teams show high Over 2.5 rates (86% for Huntsville, 75% for Chicago) with Over 2.5 occurring in the last 5 matches at 80% and 100% respectively. Additionally, BTTS is 57%/75% (Huntsville/Chicago) and Chicago scored 11 goals in the last 5 matches versus 4 for Huntsville, suggesting a realistic chance of goal exchanges. Average shots of 13.14 and 11.75 with conversion rates of 14% and 9% confirm both teams create chances; the league averages 3.25 goals per game. Therefore the strongest, most confident signal is Over 1.5 (recommendation: Over 1.5).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Season-long stats favor Huntsville City: the hosts lead at the break in 57% of matches and have a halftime goals average of 1.14 versus 0.50 for Chicago Fire II, while the hosts’ season goals average is 1.86 compared to 1.00 for the visitors. Huntsville also posts higher xG (1.63 vs 1.39) and better shot conversion (14% vs 9%), which increases the likelihood they will create and convert more scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Chicago Fire II have good recent form in their last five matches (60% wins for the away side vs 0% for hosts) and score more often after the break (second-half average 1.75 vs 1.57 for the hosts; over 0.5 in the second half in 88% of the away team’s games), so there is a real risk of a turnaround. Considering the hosts’ advantage in HT and season-long metrics, the most likely scenario is the hosts leading at half-time and winning the match (1/1), while still acknowledging a significant but smaller chance of 1/X or X/1 due to the visitors’ post-break activity.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Huntsville City | Chicago Fire II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.37 |
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.
Chicago Fire II is 900% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Huntsville City · 2 pts / game - Chicago Fire II
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.
Huntsville City is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - Huntsville City · 1.4 goals / game - Chicago Fire II
Chicago Fire II is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.2 goals / game - Huntsville City · 1.53 goals / game - Chicago Fire II
Huntsville City scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Chicago Fire II keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 meczów).
Chicago Fire II scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Huntsville City keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 meczów).
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 - Huntsville City
Over / Under - Chicago Fire II
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.
Chicago Fire II is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Huntsville City · 1.6 pts / game - Chicago Fire II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Huntsville City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Chicago Fire II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Huntsville City
Chicago Fire II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Huntsville City | Liga | Chicago Fire II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 3.24 | ▼ 2.93 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 65% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 21% | • 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 75% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 84% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Huntsville City's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Chicago Fire II. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Huntsville City vs Chicago Fire II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Huntsville City 2:2 Chicago Fire II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Huntsville City and Chicago Fire II?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Huntsville City won 2, Chicago Fire II won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Huntsville City vs Chicago Fire II?
Huntsville City score 1.80 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire II 1.40. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Huntsville City's matches and 67% of Chicago Fire II's.
What form are Huntsville City and Chicago Fire II in?
Over the last 5 games Huntsville City have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Chicago Fire II 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Huntsville City vs Chicago Fire II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Huntsville City vs Chicago Fire II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.