Rafael Guillén
Get ready to see a desperate showdown for points! The Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire game is shaping up to be a nail-biter as both teams are in dire need of a win to stay in the playoff race. While there’s still plenty of season left, a loss could knock them out of contention.
At JefeBet, we’ve got you covered with top-notch sports betting info and MLS predictions. So, here’s our forecast for the Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire MLS Matchday 13 Game on May 17, 2023
- Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- When: Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Charlotte FC (+100) / Tie (+250) / Chicago Fire (+235)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-130) / Under (+100)
- Both teams score: Yes (-155) / No (+120)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Charlotte FC
Right now, they are currently outside of the playoff zone. The tournament is long, but the more points they lose, the harder it will be to catch up with the other teams. Additionally, the conference is getting very close, which is why this game against direct rivals is so important.
There is some concern about their defense, as they have already conceded 21 goals and it is one of the worst in the league. However, only 9 of those goals have been conceded at home. They have only been able to win two games while playing in Charlotte, and it has not been the best start to the season. However, they can improve before the Leagues Cup break, which will surely help them.
They achieved an important victory against NYFC with a score of 3-2 at their stadium, which can boost their confidence for this match. In the last round, they showed that they are confident as they defeated Atlanta United 1-3.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Kristijan Kahlina; Jaylin Lindsey, Adilson Malanda, Jan Sobocinski, Nathan Byrne; Orrin McKenzie Gaines II, Ashley Westwood, Derrick Jones, Justin Meram; Enzo Copetti, Karol Swiderski
Betting on Chicago Fire
The Windy City isn’t blowing strong for this team. They’ve only managed to secure three wins in the tournament, with the latest being a hard-fought 1-0 victory against St. Louis in their previous match. However, the manner of the win is not what matters now.
What’s important is that they ended their four-match winless streak and regained confidence. More importantly, they managed to keep a clean sheet, which was imperative as they have conceded a total of 16 goals, including eight in away games.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Chris Brady; Arnaud Souquet, Carlos Teran, Mauricio Pineda, Miguel Navarro; Federico Navarro, Gaston Gimenez; Fabian Herbers, Xherdan Shaqiri, Brian Gutierrez; Kei Kamara
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams are struggling defensively, which will make for a high-scoring game, but one where the points will be shared. We predict a draw between the two teams because both defenses will have a difficult time in this Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire match.
Prediction: Tie (CHA 1-1 CHI)
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