Charlotte FC have won 8 of their last 10 home matches (Major League Soccer). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Charlotte FC's last 5 games (Major League Soccer).
Both sides go into the clash in decent form, particularly Chicago Fire who have won three of their last four games, drawing the other, and can climb above this weekend's rivals should they pick up all three points. Just three places separate the two sides in the league, but given Fire’s recent form and Charlotte’s home advantage, both sides may cancel each other out in what promises to be a thrilling, end to end contest. 2:2
Charlotte will continue to be without young Brazilian forward Vinicius Mello, who they will be anxious to get back to full fitness as soon as possible following surgery to his left foot. Adam Armour also remains out with a knee injury, while Kerwin Vargas is also a doubt. Jhon Espinoza, Wyatt Omsberg and Stanislav Ivanov have all been ruled out of the weekend's clash, while Gaston Giminez is a doubt due to a right thigh injury.