CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire

CF Montréal host Chicago Fire in this MLS match at Saputo Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 20 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Fire to Get the Better of Montréal

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Chicago land a win and they are available at 2.35 to beat Montréal. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors a value pick.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous H2H

CF Montréal suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Subaru Park against Philadelphia Union. Marco Donadel's men recorded four shots on target and had 42% possession, with Prince Osei Owusu registering the goal.

Chicago Fire had a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in their previous game. This was away to Atlanta United. The Fire had 48% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Philip Zinckernagel and Maren Haile-Selassie were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw road team Montréal draw 1-1 with Chicago at Soldier Field. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Montréal victories and two Chicago wins. There have also been three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Chicago Fire	29	12	6	11	54	53	1	54:53	42
29	CF Montréal	30	5	9	16	29	53	-24	29:53	24

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Montréal have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. The Québec club have averaged 43.5% possession and 4.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.6 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Prince Osei Owusu is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Victor Loturi and Giacomo Vrioni both have 2. Caden Clark has recorded the most assists with 2.

Chicago have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.2 goals from 10.6 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. Gregg Berhalter's team average 47.4% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.7 goals from 10.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Philip Zinckernagel has scored 7 goals, followed by Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutierrez on 4. Look no further than Andrew Gutman for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

CF Montréal confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Sirois (GK), Joel Waterman, Fernando Alvarez, Brandan Craig, Luca Petrasso, Samuel Piette, Gennadiy Synchuk, Victor Loturi, Dante Sealy, Prince Osei Owusu, Fabian Herbers.

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Jack Elliott, Sam Rogers, Andrew Gutman, Rominigue Kouame, Brian Gutierrez, Mauricio Pineda, Maren Haile-Selassie, Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel.

CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Chicago look like a quality wager and we’re expecting them to land the honours. There is a price of 2.35 that they win this MLS encounter and this selection looks like value.

The football experts at jeetwin24.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of MLS stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• Montréal have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Montréal have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Fire to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 42.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 45-50%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montréal 1 - 2 Chicago

There are betting odds of 8.50 that Chicago land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Montréal Under 4.5 Corners

In their past two matches, Montréal have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last six Chicago games have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. We’re happy to back the 2.00 when it comes to Montréal falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Montréal

Total

7.70 4.00 3.70

Home

7.60 4.70 2.90

Away

9.20 4.60 4.60

Chicago

Total

10.40 5.00 5.40

Home

9.10 5.20 3.90

Away

10.40 4.40 6.00

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Total Corners

Montréal Corners

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CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

Chicago Fire are the 2.28 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 44% chance of winning this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. CF Montréal are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 2.85.

Chicago -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at 1.98. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Montréal. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.42 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Hugo Cuypers Heads First Goalscorer Market

Hugo Cuypers is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.60 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is 2.23.

Montréal Unbeaten in Past Five H2H Saputo Stadium Meetings

Montréal have clocked up six losses, three draws and one win in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Chicago have five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

The previous Saputo Stadium encounter involved a 2-0 Montréal win against Chicago. Aside from one draw, Montréal have dominated the previous 5 H2H matches at Saputo Stadium with four wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
CF Montréal Home Stats		1-3-6	3.00	0.80	2.20	6	4	6	4
Chicago Fire Away Stats		5-1-4	4.70	2.60	2.10	10	0	10	0

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Montréal vs Chicago team news beforehand. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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