Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC preview: November 22, 2026
Chicago Fire FC (16-7-11 W-D-L, 55 pts, 4th) host Charlotte FC (15-9-10 W-D-L, 54 pts, 5th) at SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois on November 22, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC compare heading into their match?
- Chicago Fire FC are 4th in the Eastern Conference with 55 points from 34 matches (16-7-11 W-D-L); Charlotte FC are 5th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points from 34 matches (15-9-10 W-D-L).
- Chicago Fire FC score 1.9 (7th most of 30) and concede 1.6 (15th most) per match. Charlotte FC score 1.9 (5th most of 30) and concede 1.5 (10th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Chicago Fire FC 1.6 for and 1.3 against; Charlotte FC 1.5 for and 1.6 against.
- Chicago Fire FC at home: 9-2-6 W-D-L in 17 (1.9 scored, 1.5 conceded per match). Charlotte FC away: 5-5-7 W-D-L in 17 (1.7 scored, 2.1 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: Chicago Fire FC 2-1-2 W-D-L, Charlotte FC 2-2-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 25 of 34 (74%) Chicago Fire FC matches and 23 of 34 (68%) Charlotte FC matches; 3 or more goals in 26 of 34 (76%) and 25 of 34 (74%).
- 4 earlier stored meetings: Chicago Fire FC 4, Charlotte FC 0, draws 0.
MLS matches this season only (Chicago Fire FC 34, Charlotte FC 34); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire FC | 16-7-11 | 2-1-2 (2.4-2.2) | 7-5-5 (1.8-1.7) | 9-2-6 (1.9-1.5) |
| Charlotte FC | 15-9-10 | 2-2-1 (3-1.6) | 5-5-7 (1.7-2.1) | 10-4-3 (2.2-0.9) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Chicago Fire FC attack against Charlotte FC defense
| Chicago Fire FC for | Charlotte FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.9 (7th) | 1.5 (19th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (6th) | 1.6 (13th) |
| Shots per match | 14.3 (7th) | 17 (1st) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.2 (7th) | 6.1 (3rd) |
| Big chances per match | 2.9 (4th) | 2.2 (18th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.8 (5th) | 10.3 (4th) |
| Corners per match | 4.6 (24th) | 6 (2nd) |
Charlotte FC attack against Chicago Fire FC defense
| Charlotte FC for | Chicago Fire FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.9 (5th) | 1.6 (15th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.5 (13th) | 1.3 (26th) |
| Shots per match | 11.5 (28th) | 11.8 (25th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.8 (14th) | 4.3 (21st) |
| Big chances per match | 2.7 (9th) | 1.9 (26th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.6 (18th) | 7.3 (26th) |
| Corners per match | 4.6 (26th) | 4.8 (20th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Chicago Fire FC, home matches | Charlotte FC, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 17 |
| Record | 9-2-6 W-D-L | 5-5-7 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Clean sheets | 4 of 17 (24%) | 2 of 17 (12%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 17 (0%) | 2 of 17 (12%) |
| Both teams scored | 13 of 17 (76%) | 13 of 17 (76%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 15 of 17 (88%) | 16 of 17 (94%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 14 of 17 (82%) | 13 of 17 (76%) |
Scoring patterns
| Chicago Fire FC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 7 of 34 (21%) | 7 of 34 (21%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 34 (9%) | 6 of 34 (18%) |
| Both teams scored | 25 of 34 (74%) | 23 of 34 (68%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 29 of 34 (85%) | 28 of 34 (82%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 26 of 34 (76%) | 25 of 34 (74%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 15 of 34 (44%) | 18 of 34 (53%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (31 matches) | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (33 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.0 for, 0.9 against (31 matches) | 1.2 for, 0.8 against (33 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Chicago Fire FC | Charlotte FC |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (6th) | 1.5 (13th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.3 (26th) | 1.6 (13th) |
| Shots | 14.3 (7th) | 11.5 (28th) |
| Shots, opponents | 11.8 (25th) | 17 (1st) |
| Shots on target | 5.2 (7th) | 4.8 (14th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.3 (21st) | 6.1 (3rd) |
| Big chances | 2.9 (4th) | 2.7 (9th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 1.9 (26th) | 2.2 (18th) |
| Possession % | 51.8 (9th) | 46.4 (25th) |
| Passes | 463.9 (17th) | 440.6 (22nd) |
| Passes, opponents | 425.5 (25th) | 517.9 (4th) |
| Corners | 4.6 (24th) | 4.6 (26th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4.8 (20th) | 6 (2nd) |
| Fouls | 12.6 (11th) | 9.9 (28th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.4 (26th) | 11.7 (16th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.2 (5th) | 1.8 (17th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.8 (21st) | 2.3 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.8 (5th) | 8.6 (18th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.3 (26th) | 10.3 (4th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.2 (15th) | 2.9 (30th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4.5 (16th) | 6.5 (1st) |
| Big chances missed | 1.8 (5th) | 1.5 (17th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.1 (29th) | 1.6 (12th) |
| Offsides | 2.2 (7th) | 1.7 (18th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2.1 (7th) | 1.7 (14th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.3 (22nd) | 84.5 (18th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.1 (24th) | 86.8 (7th) |
| Long balls | 47.1 (16th) | 50.3 (8th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 50.2 (6th) | 41.8 (27th) |
| Long balls completed | 20.9 (25th) | 27.2 (3rd) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 24.4 (8th) | 22 (18th) |
| Crosses | 15.0 (21st) | 15.3 (18th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 15.9 (17th) | 20.1 (2nd) |
| Crosses completed | 4.1 (13th) | 3.9 (18th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3.8 (19th) | 4.7 (7th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.0 (17th) | 6.4 (12th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.3 (24th) | 4.8 (29th) |
| Tackles | 14.9 (12th) | 11.3 (30th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 15.6 (9th) | 14.6 (13th) |
| Interceptions | 8.5 (24th) | 7.5 (28th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 11.1 (2nd) | 8.5 (22nd) |
| Clearances | 23.4 (6th) | 22.6 (11th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 21.2 (14th) | 19.6 (22nd) |
| Ground duels won | 30.6 (26th) | 28.4 (30th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 33.0 (10th) | 28.4 (29th) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.6 (18th) | 9.4 (20th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 9.5 (19th) | 9.2 (20th) |
| Big saves | 0.7 (25th) | 0.8 (18th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.9 (11th) | 0.9 (17th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Chicago Fire FC
- Nov 7, 2026 (MLS): L 3-4 vs Columbus Crew
- Oct 31, 2026 (MLS): W 4-2 at Colorado Rapids
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): D 2-2 vs Orlando City SC
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): W 3-2 at Atlanta United FC
- Oct 17, 2026 (MLS): L 0-1 at New England Revolution
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): L 1-3 vs Philadelphia Union
Charlotte FC
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | 2026 | Chicago Fire FC 1-0 Charlotte FC (at Charlotte FC) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 2026 | Chicago Fire FC 2-1 Charlotte FC (at Chicago Fire FC) |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 2025 | Chicago Fire FC 3-2 Charlotte FC (at Chicago Fire FC) |
| May 17, 2025 | 2025 | Chicago Fire FC 4-1 Charlotte FC (at Charlotte FC) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Zinckernagel | forward | 31 | 6 G, 9 A, 88 SH | 1 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Hugo Cuypers | forward | 11 | 12 G, 0 A, 40 SH | 4 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Robert Lewandowski | forward | 18 | 8 G, 3 A, 43 SH | 3 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | midfielder | 32 | 12 G, 5 A, 56 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Robin Lod | midfielder | 24 | 4 G, 2 A, 23 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | |
| Andrew Gutman | defender | 25 | 1 G, 4 A, 15 SH | 0 G, 0 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idan Toklomati | forward | 33 | 15 G, 5 A, 53 SH | 3 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Liel Abada | forward | 27 | 10 G, 5 A, 43 SH | 5 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Kerwin Vargas | forward | 17 | 3 G, 4 A, 22 SH | 1 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Pep Biel | midfielder | 33 | 13 G, 10 A, 66 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ashley Westwood | midfielder | 30 | 3 G, 6 A, 18 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | Assists |
| Harry Toffolo | defender | 21 | 1 G, 3 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 0 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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