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 in mid-table traffic, while the visitors have used a potent attack to push themselves firmly into the Eastern Conference play-off picture.

Chicago Fire II sit on 13 points from 10 matches, ranked 6th in the Central Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference. Their recent league form of LWLLL underlines a worrying slide, and a negative goal difference suggests they are struggling at both ends of the pitch. Huntsville City, by contrast, have 18 points from 10 games, ranking 3rd in the Central Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference, with a league form line of LWWWW highlighting their momentum and current hold on a “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” position.

This fixture has also become one of the more intriguing matchups for MLS Next Pro predictions, with a rich recent head-to-head record and contrasting styles. For those looking at Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City betting tips, the clash of Huntsville’s free-scoring attack against Chicago’s inconsistent defence makes this a standout game on the Group Stage slate.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Key Stats

• Chicago Fire II have taken 13 points from 10 league matches, winning 5 and losing 5 with 11 goals scored and 15 conceded.
• Across the last five MLS Next Pro meetings, Chicago Fire II have won three times (including two penalty shootouts), while Huntsville City have one emphatic 5-0 home win and one 4-1 away win.
• Huntsville City average 2.4 goals scored per game this season (24 in 10 matches), compared to Chicago Fire II’s 1.4 goals per game.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 6 vs 3 (Central Division)
• Points: 13 vs 18
• Goals For: 11 vs 23
• Goals Against: 15 vs 22
• Clean Sheets: Chicago Fire II 2; Huntsville City 3

The season record shows a clear gap between the sides. Chicago Fire II have split their 10 matches evenly between wins and losses, but their 11 goals scored and 15 conceded underline the fine margins they operate on. At home, they have 3 wins and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 8, which suggests SeatGeek Stadium has not been a fortress.

Huntsville City’s campaign points to a more expansive, higher-variance profile. With 23 goals scored and 22 conceded in 10 league fixtures, they are involved in some of the division’s most open games. They have 6 wins and 4 defeats with no draws, and their away record of 3 wins and 2 losses (12 scored, 14 conceded) indicates that they are willing to trade chances on the road. Their place in the Eastern Conference play-off zone is backed by both results and attacking numbers, even if their defence remains vulnerable.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Key Matchups

Chicago Fire II attack vs Huntsville City defence

Chicago Fire II average 1.4 goals per match in the league, with 14 goals across 10 fixtures in all competitions this season. At SeatGeek Stadium, they score 1.6 per game and concede 1.8, highlighting an ability to create but also a tendency to leave gaps. Huntsville City’s defence, meanwhile, allows 2.3 goals per game overall and a hefty 2.8 per match away from home, with 14 conceded in 5 road outings. This matchup suggests Chicago will generate chances, particularly in the 31-60 minute window where they have scored 8 of their 14 goals, but whether they can be clinical enough to punish Huntsville’s looseness at the back is the key question.

Huntsville City attack vs Chicago Fire II defence

Huntsville City’s frontline is the standout unit in this contest. They have 24 goals in 10 league games, averaging 2.4 per match, and an identical 2.4 goals per game both home and away. Chicago Fire II concede 1.6 goals per game overall (16 in 10), with 1.8 per match at home. Huntsville spread their goals across the match, scoring in every 15-minute segment from 0-90 minutes, while Chicago’s goals against spike between 31-60 minutes and again late on. If Huntsville maintain their current attacking tempo — 15 goals in their last five matches at an average of 3 per game — they are well placed to exploit Chicago’s defensive lapses.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have built a compelling recent rivalry in MLS Next Pro, with tight knockout-style clashes and some heavy wins on both sides. Across the six most recent meetings listed, Chicago Fire II and Huntsville City have each enjoyed spells of dominance, including penalty shootout drama and high-scoring league fixtures.

• 12 April 2026: Huntsville City 0-0 Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro, finished after penalty shootout; Chicago Fire II won 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 after penalty shootout; Chicago Fire II won 4-2 on penalties)
• 13 May 2023: Chicago Fire II 1-1 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro)

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Prediction

Analysis points to Huntsville City arriving in far better form and with a significantly sharper attack. Their last five matches bring 15 goals scored and only 8 conceded, compared to Chicago Fire II’s 7 scored and 12 conceded over the same span. Huntsville also hold a superior league form line of LWWWW against Chicago’s LWLLL, and they sit five points clear in the standings.

Head-to-head trends are more balanced, with Chicago Fire II having enjoyed two penalty shootout wins and a big 4-0 away victory in 2024, but Huntsville’s 5-0 and 4-1 wins in 2025 underline their capacity to overwhelm this Chicago defence when they click. The prediction metrics lean towards Huntsville City with a “Win or draw” angle and a 45% probability assigned to both away win and draw, versus only 10% for a home victory. With both teams involved in high-scoring games and the advice leaning towards “draw or Huntsville City and +1.5 goals”, a tight but open contest is likely.

Predicted Score: Chicago Fire II 1-2 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, Christopher Cupps; H. Osorio, C. Cassano, Samuel Williams, R. Fleming III; O. Glasgow, Jason Shokalook.

Chicago Fire II have a youthful squad with depth across the back line and midfield, including options like J. Reynolds and Oluwaseun Oyegunle in defence and a cluster of energetic midfielders such as H. Osorio and C. Cassano. In attack, O. Glasgow and Jason Shokalook provide mobility and pressing from the front. The numbers suggest Chicago will need a compact shape to protect a defence that concedes 1.8 goals per game at home, while looking to transition quickly through their midfielders to exploit Huntsville’s high-risk approach.

Huntsville City Possible Starting Lineup

E. Arias (GK); Z. Barrett, J. Knight, J. Gaines, M. Molina; N. Pariano, M. Véliz, J. Van Deventer; L. Eke, M. Ekk, Sullivan.

Huntsville City’s squad profile is built around attacking talent, with multiple forwards such as L. Eke, M. Ekk and Sullivan capable of rotating across the front line. In midfield, players like N. Pariano and M. Véliz offer balance between creativity and work rate, while a back line including Z. Barrett and J. Knight will be tasked with tightening up an away defence that allows 2.8 goals per game. Expect Huntsville to maintain their aggressive stance, pressing high and committing numbers forward to sustain their 2.4 goals-per-game average.

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 on the double chance (away win or draw). Huntsville have 6 wins from 10 league games and an 80% form rating over their last five, while Chicago Fire II are on a three-game losing streak with just 20% form. The prediction metrics give Huntsville City and the draw a combined 90% probability versus only 10% for a home win.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Huntsville City matches average 4.7 goals per game (24 scored, 23 conceded), and Chicago Fire II games average 2.6 (14 scored, 16 conceded). With the predictive advice explicitly pointing to “+1.5 goals” and both teams’ defensive records, at least two goals looks a strong angle.
• Value Tip: Huntsville City to score 2+ goals. The visitors average 2.4 goals per match and have hit 3 goals per game across their last five outings, while Chicago Fire II concede 1.6 per game overall and 1.8 at home. Huntsville have already posted 4-1 and 5-0 wins in recent head-to-heads, underlining their upside in the goals markets.

How to Watch Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
• UK: Premier Sports
• Australia: beIN Sports
• India: FanCode
• MENA: beIN Sports
• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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