Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Chicago Fire II welcome Huntsville City to SeatGeek Stadium on 24 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with the two Central Division rivals heading into this clash on very different trajectories. The hosts are mid-pack with 13 points from 10 matches, while the visitors arrive as one of the Eastern Conference’s form sides.

Chicago Fire II sit 6th in the Central Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference, having won five and lost five of their 10 league games. Their recent league form of LWLLL underlines how fragile they have become after a more promising start. Huntsville City, by contrast, are 3rd in the Central Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference, firmly inside the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone with 18 points and a strong goal return.

Stats suggest this Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City matchup should be open and attacking. Huntsville have been prolific, averaging 2.4 goals per game in the league, while both teams have tended to be involved in high-scoring contests. With Huntsville’s recent surge and Chicago’s inconsistent form, this fixture has all the ingredients of a key MLS Next Pro clash that could shape the early playoff picture.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Key Stats

• Chicago Fire II have taken 13 points from 10 league matches, scoring 11 and conceding 15 in MLS Next Pro.
• Across their last five head-to-head meetings listed, Chicago Fire II have won three (all via regulation or penalties) and Huntsville City have one emphatic 5-0 home win.
• Huntsville City average 2.4 goals per game this season, with 24 goals scored in 10 MLS Next Pro fixtures.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 6 (Chicago Fire II, Central Division) vs 3 (Huntsville City, Central Division)
• Points: 13 (Chicago Fire II) vs 18 (Huntsville City)
• Goals For: 11 (Chicago Fire II) vs 23 (Huntsville City)
• Goals Against: 15 (Chicago Fire II) vs 22 (Huntsville City)
• Clean Sheets: Chicago Fire II 2 vs Huntsville City 3 (all competitions in the current league campaign)

From a standings perspective, Huntsville City have established themselves as one of the stronger outfits in the Eastern Conference. They have 18 points from 10 matches, with six wins and four defeats, and sit 6th in the conference in a confirmed promotion play-off position. Their positive goal difference of +1 is built more on attacking power than defensive solidity, with 23 scored and 22 conceded.

Chicago Fire II, meanwhile, are treading water. They have the same number of games played but trail Huntsville by five points and four goals scored, with a goal difference of -4. Their record of five wins and five losses shows how volatile their performances have been. At home, they have three wins and two defeats, scoring seven and conceding eight, suggesting that SeatGeek Stadium has not been an impenetrable fortress. Huntsville’s away record of three wins and two defeats, with 12 goals scored on the road, points to a side comfortable travelling and capable of imposing their attacking style.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Key Matchups

Chicago Fire II Attack vs Huntsville City Defence

Without individual scorer data, the broader unit battle becomes crucial. Chicago Fire II average 1.4 goals per game in league play, with 14 goals across 10 fixtures in the current statistical record. At home, that rises slightly to 1.6 goals per match, but they also concede 1.8 on average at SeatGeek Stadium. Huntsville City’s defence has been leaky, allowing 23 goals in 10 games at an average of 2.3 per match, including 2.8 per game away from home. This matchup suggests Chicago will create chances, especially in the middle phases of each half where they tend to score, but they will need to be clinical to keep pace with Huntsville’s attack.

Huntsville City Attack vs Chicago Fire II Defence

Huntsville City’s frontline is the standout unit in this contest. They have scored 24 goals in 10 league matches, averaging 2.4 per game both home and away. Their scoring is well-distributed across the 90 minutes, with particularly strong returns between 16-30 minutes and 31-75 minutes. Chicago Fire II concede 1.6 goals per match overall and 1.8 at home, and their goals against distribution shows vulnerability immediately after half-time, with five goals conceded between 46-60 minutes. If Huntsville maintain their current attacking tempo, this period could be decisive.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have developed a compelling rivalry in MLS Next Pro, with a mix of high-scoring encounters and tense penalty shootouts. Across the last five listed meetings, Chicago Fire II have three wins (two on penalties) and Huntsville City have one big home victory, with one further draw that went Huntsville’s way on penalties in separate data. The pattern suggests no fear factor for either side away from home.

• 12 April 2026: Huntsville City 0-0 Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro, finished 0-0 with Chicago Fire II winning 4-2 on penalties)
• 20 April 2025: Huntsville City 5-0 Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro)
• 9 March 2025: Chicago Fire II 1-4 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro)
• 16 June 2024: Huntsville City 0-4 Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro)
• 24 September 2023: Huntsville City 2-2 Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro, finished 2-2 with Chicago Fire II winning 4-2 on penalties)

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Prediction

Analysis points to Huntsville City arriving in Chicago with a clear edge in form and attacking output. Their last five league games show 80% form, with 15 goals scored and eight conceded, while Chicago’s equivalent run reflects just 20% form, with seven scored and 12 conceded. The comparison metrics rate Huntsville higher in attack (68%) and defence (60%), and overall at 61.5% versus Chicago’s 38.5%.

The prediction metrics give Huntsville City a 45% chance of victory and a 45% probability of a draw, with just 10% allocated to a home win, and explicitly advise a double chance on draw or Huntsville City combined with over 1.5 goals. The head-to-head history at SeatGeek Stadium is mixed, but Huntsville have already won there 4-1 in March 2025. With Huntsville’s attack averaging 2.4 goals per game and Chicago’s defence conceding regularly, an away win or at least a scoring draw looks the most likely outcome.

Predicted Score: Chicago Fire II 0-0 Huntsville City

Chicago Fire II League Form

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Huntsville City League Form

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Chicago Fire II Possible Starting Lineup

P. Los (GK); J. Reynolds, Oluwaseun Oyegunle, D. Konincks, M. Kanyane (Defenders); H. Osorio, C. Cassano, Samuel Williams, R. Fleming III (Midfielders); O. Glasgow, Jason Shokalook (Forwards).

Chicago Fire II have a youthful squad, particularly in goal and defence, with options such as P. Los and a back line featuring J. Reynolds and Oluwaseun Oyegunle. In midfield, players like H. Osorio, C. Cassano and Samuel Williams provide energy and ball progression, while O. Glasgow and Jason Shokalook lead the line. The overall profile suggests a side built to play on the front foot but still learning the defensive nuances at this level, which aligns with their negative goal difference and inconsistent form.

Huntsville City Possible Starting Lineup

E. Arias (GK); G. Alonso, Z. Barrett, J. Knight, N. Prince (Defenders); P. Amarh, N. Pariano, M. Vélez (Midfielders); L. Eke, M. Ekk, Sullivan (Forwards).

Huntsville City also lean on a blend of youth and experience, with E. Arias in goal and a defensive unit that includes G. Alonso and J. Knight. In midfield, P. Amarh and N. Pariano give structure and passing range, while M. Vélez can link play to a dynamic front line featuring the likes of L. Eke, M. Ekk and Sullivan. This setup underpins their strong attacking record but also explains why they concede at a relatively high rate, particularly late in games.

Chicago Fire II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Huntsville City Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Fire II:

• None reported.

Huntsville City:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back Huntsville City in the double chance market (draw or away win). The prediction metrics assign just 10% to a home victory, with 45% each for draw and away win, and Huntsville’s recent form (80% over the last five) plus a 6-4 win-loss record in the league strongly back the visitors to avoid defeat. (No odds available in the current data.)
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Huntsville City’s matches average 4.7 goals per game (24 scored, 23 conceded in 10), while Chicago Fire II’s games average 2.6 goals (11 scored, 15 conceded). The prediction advice also explicitly recommends a combo with +1.5 goals, and past head-to-heads have produced scorelines like 5-0, 4-1 and 4-0. (No odds available in the current data.)
• Value Tip: Both teams to score. Chicago Fire II average 1.4 goals per match in the current statistical record and have failed to score only once, while Huntsville City have failed to score just once and concede 2.8 goals per game away from home. Given Huntsville’s attacking strength and defensive vulnerability, this market offers attractive upside. (No odds available in the current data.)

How to Watch Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City

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