| CF Montreal wins | Draw | Chicago Fire wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2.675 | 3.46 | 2.56 |
| CF Montreal | Chicago Fire |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Orlando City 1 - 1 Montreal Impact
| LAST GAME: Chicago Fire 1 - 2 San Diego FC
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Saputo Stadium, Montréal, Canada
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire | Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT |
| CF Montréal Odds | +166 |
| Chicago Fire Odds | +156 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | -200/+134 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Preview and Team News
CF Montréal Team News
Marco Donadel’s struggling Montréal side will be back in action in front of their home fans on Saturday evening. Sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, the Canadian club have endured a difficult campaign, with just three wins in 22 matches.
Their fortunes haven’t improved in recent weeks, as they’ve won just once in their last five outings across all competitions. Donadel has recently settled on a defensive 3-4-2-1 formation to try and reduce the number of goals they concede.
However, it’s left them short on options in the final third after winning the ball back, as Luca Petrasso and Dawid Bugaj are typically slow to join the attack. Fortunately, Donadel has no injury concerns ahead of the clash against the Chicago Fire.
CF Montréal predicted lineup vs Chicago Fire (3-4-2-1): Sirois; Waterman, Craig, Alvarez; Bugaj, Piette, Loturi, Petrasso; Synchuk, Clark; Owusu.
Chicago Fire Team News
Gregg Berhalter probably still harbors hope that his Chicago Fire team can force their way into a playoff spot this season. However, they’ll need to get their form back on track after suffering two defeats in their last three MLS matches.
Chicago were ineffective in the final third during a recent defeat against San Diego, mustering just four shots on target from 18 attempts. Still, they did look more cohesive in a 4-3-3 formation, with the midfield trio of Oregel, Pineda, and Gutierrez working well in defensive areas and being able to transition the ball forward quickly.
Berhalter will have nearly a full squad this weekend, with only Chris Mueller missing due to personal reasons.
Chicago Fire predicted lineup vs CF Montréal (4-3-3): Brady; Barroso, Rogers, Elliott, Gutman; Oregel, Pineda, Gutierrez; Zinckermagel, Cuypers, Bamba.
CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Prediction
- Pick: Chicago Fire to win
- Odds: +156 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: CF Montréal 1-2 Chicago Fire
An away win appears to be the most likely outcome in this weekend’s clash.
Berhalter’s side have been excellent on the road, with their 4-3-3 formation working to great effect after recording wins in 55% of their away matches. The system’s natural ability to play on the counterattack has resulted in excellent scoring results, with the team averaging 2.64 goals per 90 minutes.
Their chances are further boosted by Montréal’s inability to defend at a high level, as they’ve conceded an average xGA of 1.62 in home fixtures.
CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: -227 (20Bet)
Despite their disappointing season, Montréal should still find the back of the net on Saturday. The Canadian team have averaged a 1.58 xG per game, and coming up against a leaky Chicago side could result in them having more chances than usual.
The Fire have conceded a staggering average of 2.18 goals per away fixture and are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels in the MLS.
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