{"id":1898,"date":"2026-02-26T20:13:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T01:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1898"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:36:56","slug":"chicago-fire-vs-cf-montral-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview-2","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/chicago-fire-vs-cf-montral-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Fire vs CF Montr\u00e9al: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Saturday night sees Chicago Fire vs CF Montr\u00e9al take place at Soldier Field in what could shape the tone for both teams’ 2026 MLS campaigns. Kicking off at 1:30 PM CST, this matchup revives a balanced rivalry, with both sides winning seven of their last eighteen meetings. For Chicago, who finished last season as one of the league’s most entertaining\u2014if defensively vulnerable\u2014teams, it’s a chance to assert themselves early. Montr\u00e9al, meanwhile, are seeking to shake off a tough 2025 and show they can compete on the road. Expect a tactical battle: Chicago’s firepower against Montr\u00e9al’s attempts at a more compact approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

Based on last season’s attacking trends and head-to-head history, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Chicago Fire to win at home, given their high-scoring profile and Montr\u00e9al’s away struggles.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chicago Fire FC to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-189 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nChicago averaged over two goals per match last season; Montr\u00e9al lost 53% of away games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-227 @ Bet365<\/a>
(69.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n67% of head-to-heads since 2022 have gone over; Chicago led MLS in big chances created last year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-200 @ Bet365<\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nChicago conceded in 31 of 37 matches last season. Both teams scored in 5 of last 8 meetings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anytime Goalscorer: Hugo Cuypers<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck odds @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCuypers led Chicago with 19 goals in 2025; Montr\u00e9al allowed 60 goals last year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with Chicago to win, add Over 2.5 Goals for parlay potential.<\/p>\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

The 2026 MLS Regular Season has just kicked off, making this a crucial tone-setter for both Chicago Fire and CF Montr\u00e9al. Both clubs will be determined to improve on their 2025 finishes\u2014Chicago aiming to turn attacking promise into consistency, Montr\u00e9al desperate to shore up a leaky defense. Official standings data for the new campaign will shape quickly after this round two clash, but last season’s context underlines the urgency for both clubs.<\/p>\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chicago Fire FC<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n+8<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CF Montr\u00e9al<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n-26<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n