- Chicago Fire have won the last two meetings between the two clubs, including a 3-0 win two months ago.
- Chicago Fire have lost three consecutive games, with just one win from their last five.
- CF Montreal have won three and lost two of their last five matches, winning their most recent home game against Orlando City 2-0.
Two of the MLS’ worst teams meet in Montreal
CF Montreal are 24th in the MLS 2026 table with 12 points from 11 games, while Chicago Fire are 12th with 17 points from their first 11 games. Neither team has enjoyed a good start to the campaign, but the CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire prediction highlights how Chicago Fire boss Gregg Berhalter has been working wonders with the Fire since his appointment in October 2024.
Chicago Fire’s 4-3-3 formation is based around a strict possession-based structure in which the side build up in a structured way and the high, overlapping fullbacks allow Chicago to break through presses to play through the opposition. They have one of the most effective press-resistant styles in the league but Berhalter will have to find a way to end their run of three consecutive defeats.
CF Montreal are the exact opposite of Chicago Fire, they play a 4-2-3-1 system based on high intensity pressing and quick transitions, but they can be caught out when their press is bypassed. Philippe Eullaffroy has taken the reins in April 2026 and, according to our CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire preview, he will have to try and find a degree of stability after his team have been in transition since the end of last season.
Chicago Fire have the edge
Chicago Fire have had the edge in the last couple of meetings between these teams and their superior structure and tactical know-how should be enough to see off CF Montreal on Saturday. Chicago have one away win, two draws and one loss, while, based on the CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire prediction, CF Montreal have won three of their last four at home. The odds available on an away win at 2.45 look like good value, but the odds for over 2.5 goals at 1.66 and BTTS at 1.5 also look appealing. This offers some valuable CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire betting tips for Saturday’s match.
Goals at both ends expected
Chicago Fire’s form going forward has been impressive, they’ve scored 1.50 goals per away game so far in MLS 2026, but they’ve conceded the same amount per-game. This fixture has a habit of delivering a few goals, with both teams averaging 0.7 goals per-game across the previous five meetings in Montreal. CF Montreal have scored 2.00 goals and conceded 0.75 per home game so far this season. Therefore, the CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire prediction suggests that Chicago Fire are likely to edge the match in front of goal in what will be a fast-paced game with goals at both ends.
Ghanaian Prince Osei Owusu has been Montreal’s most potent threat going forward, scoring six goals in 11 MLS 2026 appearances so far this term. He’s notched three assists in his last five games and looks a good bet to score anytime on Saturday. Chicago Fire have their own goal machine in Belgium international Hugo Cuypers, who has scored 11 times in just eight MLS 2026 appearances, he has been in red-hot form for his side and has scored five of the team's last 11 goals.
