Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire Betting Lines, Odds, & Offensive Leaders May 17, 2025

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Two teams residing in opposite halves of the table in MLS will clash on Saturday, when 13th-place Charlotte FC (+105 to win) hosts 19th-place Chicago Fire (+213).

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Charlotte FC to win vs Chicago Fire +105

Bet $20, Payout $41.00

Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire Odds & Favorites

  • Favorite: Charlotte FC (+105)
  • Underdog: Chicago Fire (+213)
  • Over/under: 2.5

Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire Betting Insights

  • Charlotte FC is 10th in MLS in goals scored with 20 (1.5 per game), and Chicago’s 23 goals conceded (1.9 per game) rank 27th in the league.
  • So far this season, Charlotte FC has been favored in six matches, and won five.
  • Charlotte FC has one win in two games as a +105 favorite or greater.
  • The likelihood of Charlotte FC winning this match is 48.8%, based on the moneyline.
  • Chicago ranks 10th in MLS in goals this season (20 goals, 1.7 per game), and Charlotte FC is 16th in goals allowed at 17 total and 1.3 per match.
  • Chicago has been an underdog eight times this season, and went 3-2-3.
  • Chicago has three wins in seven games as a +213 underdog or greater.
  • Chicago’s chances of winning this match are 31.9%, according to the moneyline.
  • Charlotte FC and its opponent have gone over 2.5 total goals seven times this season.
  • The total for this matchup is 2.5 goals, 0.7 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
  • Chicago’s games have finished with over 2.5 goals scored nine times this season.
  • These two teams combine to give up 3.2 goals per game, which is 0.7 greater than the total for this matchup.

Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders

Charlotte FC Offensive Leaders

  • Charlotte FC’s top shot-taker is Wilfried Zaha, with 10 (0.9 per game), resulting in four goals.
  • Liel Abada is another top shot-taker for Charlotte FC (nine), and has turned that into five goals.
  • Abada also leads Charlotte FC in chances created with 10 (14th in league) and has one assist.

Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders

  • In 12 matches this season, Hugo Cuypers has taken 16 shots (1.3 per game) and scored eight goals for Chicago.
  • In 11 matches, Philip Zinckernagel has 13 shots and three goals.
  • Zinckernagel also has three assists and a team-high eight chances created (0.7 per game).
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