There will be fireworks when Chicago Fire and CF Montreal face off in an MLS clash at Soldier Field, with 1-0 our predicted outcome. Chicago are looking to bounce back from their 2-1 season-opening loss to Houston Dynamo, and despite missing Franco and Radojevic through injury, they should fancy their chances at home. Jonathan Bamba is doubtful after sitting out the opener, which could limit Chicago’s attacking variety. Even so, Chicago’s numbers are strong at home: they average 1.88 xG and score 1.60 goals per match in front of their fans.
CF Montreal, meanwhile, arrive wounded after a heavy 5-0 defeat to San Diego FC. Defensive issues are piling up, and the suspension of Tomas Avilés only adds to their problems. Montreal concede 1.90 goals per game overall, and their away xGA sits at 1.33, suggesting further vulnerability. Offensively, they have failed to score in 40% of their recent matches and average only 1.10 goals per outing.
With Chicago more consistent and Montreal still shaky, the hosts have the upper hand. Given Chicago's home xG and Montreal’s defensive crisis, we predict Home Win, with additional value on Under 3.5 goals and Chicago to Win to Nil.
This MLS match will be played on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Chicago Fire 1 - 0 CF Montreal
Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Hugo Cuypers @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Hugo Cuypers @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Brayan Vera @ 130 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Chicago Fire -0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: CF Montreal +2 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Chicago Fire to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Chicago Fire to Win/Chicago Fire to Win @ 150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chicago Fire - Yes @ 162 Odds
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View OfferChicago Fire Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwddwdll | 1.50 |
| Home | lwdwl | 1.40 |
| Away | wwddl | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 3.40 | 4.40 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.88 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.03 | 1.57 |
CF Montreal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwdllwdll | 1.00 |
| Home | ddwlld | 1.00 |
| Away | dwll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.50 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.35 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.52 | 1.33 |
Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Previous Match Data between these 2 teams are not available
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