Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Prediction: Preview and Key Stats

Chicago Fire II welcome Huntsville City to SeatGeek Stadium for an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash that pits a struggling home side against one of the Central Division’s form teams. With the hosts sitting in mid-pack and the visitors pushing in the Eastern Conference play-off spots, this fixture carries real weight in the divisional picture.

Chicago Fire II come into this game with 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, with five defeats in 10 and only 11 goals scored against 15 conceded. At SeatGeek Stadium, they have been better but still inconsistent, winning three and losing two of their five home outings.

Huntsville City, by contrast, arrive with momentum. They sit 3rd in the Central Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference on 18 points, firmly in the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone. Their form line of LWWWW tells the story of a side trending upwards, powered by a prolific attack that has produced 23 league goals in 10 games. For MLS Next Pro betting and those searching for Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City prediction angles, this looks like a classic clash between a misfiring defence and one of the league’s most dangerous forward units.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Key Stats

• Chicago Fire II have taken 13 points from 10 league matches (5 wins, 5 losses) with a -4 goal difference (11 scored, 15 conceded).
• Across their last five MLS Next Pro meetings, Huntsville City and Chicago Fire II have traded blows: Huntsville recorded a 5-0 home win on 20 April 2025, while Chicago have twice won penalty shootouts away in Huntsville.
• Huntsville City average 2.4 goals per game this season (24 scored in 10), while Chicago Fire II concede 1.6 goals per match on average.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 6 (Central Division) 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 contrast in profiles. Chicago Fire II have split their 10 league games evenly between wins and losses, with no draws. Their 11 goals for and 15 against point to tight margins but also a lack of attacking punch, averaging just over a goal per match. That -4 goal difference and a form string of LWLLL suggest a team trending in the wrong direction and vulnerable defensively.

Huntsville City, on the other hand, have built a positive platform with six wins and four defeats from 10, again with no draws. Their 23 goals scored underline a high-powered attack, but 22 conceded show they are far from watertight. Still, a +1 goal difference and 18 points place them comfortably in the Eastern Conference play-off positions, and their ability to outscore opponents has been decisive. Clean sheets (three to Chicago’s two) further highlight a slight defensive edge, even if Huntsville’s matches tend to be open.

Chicago Fire II vs Huntsville City Key Matchups

Chicago Fire II Attack vs Huntsville City Defence

With no individual scorer data available, the battle is best framed collectively. Chicago Fire II average 1.4 goals per match across all venues, but that figure drops in context when set against their 1.6 goals conceded. At home, they have scored eight and conceded nine in five games, suggesting they can create chances at SeatGeek Stadium but often leave themselves exposed. Huntsville City’s defence has allowed 23 goals in 10 matches, including 14 away, at an average of 2.8 per game on their travels. That leaky away record offers Chicago a route into the match, especially if they can start quickly and exploit Huntsville’s tendency to concede heavily in the final quarter of games.

Huntsville City Attack vs Chicago Fire II Back Line

The standout unit in this contest is Huntsville City’s forward line. They have scored 24 goals in 10 matches, maintaining a 2.4 goals-per-game average both home and away. Their scoring is well distributed across the 90 minutes, with notable productivity between the 16th and 75th minutes. Chicago Fire II’s defence, by contrast, concedes 1.6 goals per match overall and 1.8 per game at home. They have already shipped 16 goals in 10 fixtures, with particularly vulnerable periods immediately after half-time. If Huntsville maintain their recent attacking form — 15 goals in their last five outings in all competitions as reflected in their last-five metrics — they are well placed to exploit Chicago’s structural weaknesses.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent history between these sides has been remarkably competitive, with both clubs enjoying big wins and dramatic penalty shootouts in MLS Next Pro action. Across the last six recorded meetings, Huntsville City and Chicago Fire II have each had their moments, with high-scoring encounters a recurring theme.

• 12 April 2026: Huntsville City 0-0 Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro, finished 0-0; Chicago 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 2-2; Chicago 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 a contest tilted towards the visitors, but not decisively enough to rule out Chicago Fire II. Huntsville City are given a 45% chance of victory and a 45% probability on the draw, with just 10% assigned to a home win. That aligns with the broader comparison metrics, which give Huntsville a 61.5% overall edge when combining form, attack, defence, and goal output.

Chicago’s recent league form of LWLLL and a negative goal difference contrast sharply with Huntsville’s LWWWW run and free-scoring attack. However, Chicago’s home record (three wins from five) and their strong H2H record in penalty shootouts away from home indicate they can compete over 90 minutes. With the advice leaning towards a double chance of draw or Huntsville City and at least two goals in the match, the expectation is for Huntsville’s attacking quality to tell, but Chicago’s home advantage and the rivalry factor should keep it close.

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 (Defenders); H. Osorio, Samuel Williams, C. Cassano, Dylan Borso (Midfielders); O. Glasgow, Jason Shokalook (Forwards).

Chicago Fire II have a youthful, development-focused squad with multiple teenagers across the pitch. In goal, P. Los is one of several options, while the defensive unit could be built around J. Reynolds and Oluwaseun Oyegunle. The midfield has depth with H. Osorio, Samuel Williams, C. Cassano, and Dylan Borso all available, giving flexibility in shape. Up front, O. Glasgow and Jason Shokalook provide attacking outlets. Without confirmed lineups, tactical expectations point towards a balanced setup that tries to protect a back line which has conceded 15 league goals while hoping the young forwards can exploit Huntsville’s porous away defence.

Huntsville City Possible Starting Lineup

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

Huntsville City’s squad also leans young but has been more effective in turning potential into results. At the back, players like G. Alonso, Z. Barrett, J. Knight, and N. Prince can form a solid defensive core. In midfield, the likes of P. Amarh, N. Pariano, M. Véliz, and J. Van Deventer offer energy and creativity, supporting an attack that has produced 24 league goals. Up front, L. Eke and Sullivan headline a forward group that has thrived in an open, attacking system. Expect Huntsville to remain aggressive even away from home, trusting their firepower despite an away goals-against average of 2.8 per match.

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: Double chance – draw or Huntsville City. With Huntsville City given a combined 90% probability across draw and away win and Chicago Fire II rated at just 10% for victory, siding with Huntsville on the double chance aligns strongly with the underlying probabilities and their superior form.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Huntsville City average 2.4 goals scored per game and concede 2.3, while Chicago Fire II’s matches see 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded on average. The advice highlighting +1.5 goals, combined with a history of high-scoring H2H meetings, supports backing at least two goals in this fixture.
• Value Tip: Huntsville City to score 2+ goals. Huntsville have hit 24 goals in 10 league matches and 15 in their last five, while Chicago concede 1.8 goals per game at home. Given Huntsville’s attacking metrics and Chicago’s defensive frailty, backing the visitors to find the net at least twice offers value within the broader pro-Huntsville angle.

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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