Our prediction for this MLS match:
CF Montreal
Match Time & Date:
22/09/2024
01:30
Prediction: 2-1
Chicago Fire
CF Montreal and Chicago Fire take on each other at Saputo Stadium in what is expected to be a close MLS encounter. CF Montreal have been involved in some high-scoring games of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Chicago. Joel Waterman is sidelined with injury, but there are no suspended players in the home team. The Men in Red, on the other hand, aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Nashville.
Chicago, though, have been struggling on the travels of late and that is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the home side. You should know that CF Montreal have defeated Chicago Fire in four of the previous six meetings between the two sides in the Major League Soccer. All Gasper, Czichos, Gutman, and Cuypers are sidelined with injuries, while Colombia defender Carlos Teran is a major doubt.
Highlighted Player (Xherdan Shaqiri):
Another impressive player who emigrated to Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri is a midfielder with excellent technical qualities, very strong in taking players on and creating chances for his teammates, while also being a danger from set pieces. The Serbian-born footballer formed an excellent midfielder pairing with Granit Xhaka at FC Basel, before making a high-profile move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2012.
Shaqiri went on to prove a great deal of potential at Allianz Arena, scoring 11 goals in 52 Bundesliga matches, but he decided to leave in search of first team football, first joining Inter Milan and then moving to Stoke City. It was at Britannia Stadium that the attacking midfielder rediscovered his form and if he continues playing at such a high level, it won’t be long before he returns to the biggest stage.
Even when he was not playing regularly at club level, Shaqiri would always reserve his best performances for the national team, as witnessed by 17 goals in first 50 caps. The midfielder was especially impressive at the 2014 World Cup finals, where he scored no fewer than three goals.
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Crystal Palace
Arsenal
Barcelona
Atletico Madrid 
Everton
Chelsea
Leicester 
Wolves
Manchester United 
Bournemouth
Real Madrid 
Sevilla
