CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Prediction: Which team will end the bad run?

CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire: Prediction for the Match on July 20, 2025

On Sunday, July 20, the 26th round of the 2025 MLS season is scheduled, in which Montreal and the Chicago Fire will meet in an expected match. The Montreal vs. Chicago Fire match is crucial for both teams, as they have struggled in their recent matches. After this match, one team can break their negative streak, while the other may fall into a deeper crisis. In the last three rounds, both teams have been winless, but the hosts are under greater pressure to win in this match as they are in last place in the table. Chicago Fire, on the other hand, must start earning points if they want to reach the playoffs. Either way, we can expect a great duel at Saputo Stadium in Montreal.

CF Montreal: form and statistics

After 23 matches played, Montreal is in 15th place in the MLS table with only 15 points won. Their unrepresentative position is reflected in the statistics: 3 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses. The goal difference deficit follows the tendency to concede goals most often in the first 15 minutes of the first half, where 19% of the total goals conceded are recorded — a period in which the team must increase its concentration. At the same time, the team also scores goals most often in the same phase of the game, with also 19% of the total goals, but this is not enough to turn the tide, and the coaching staff must increase the offensive pressure in the later parts of the match.

CF Montreal: Lineup

The italian manager Marco Donadel doesn't have many issues with missing players, but it seems that he can't find the right 11 players to fight on the field. In this duel at home he will most likely set his team in often used 4-3-3 formation, and try to press the opponent as much as possible. It will of course put the defensive line under pressure, but it's a risk he must take if he want to move his team from the bottom.

🔖 CF Montreal Expected Lineup

Sirois - Bugaj, Waterman, Alvarez, Petrasso - Piette, Loturi, Sealy - Duke, Clark, Owusu

⛔️Unavailable: J. Neal (injured)

Chicago Fire: form and statistics

Chicago Fire have played 22 matches and are currently in 10th place with 29 points. Their record is 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, which places them in the middle of the table. Like Montreal, Chicago Fire have a negative goal difference and concede most goals in the first 15 minutes of the first half (17% of total goals conceded), which indicates the need for more attention in those moments. They also often score goals early in the match — again, 17% of total goals scored. However, they need more attacking energy during the rest of the match to achieve a positive result.

Chicago Fire: Lineup

Gregg Berhalter has more problems with composing his team, the list of missing players is bigger, but in the last round his team showed great performances in the draw against Atlanta UTD as visitors. In this match he will certainly set his team in 4-3-3 formation, and same as his opponent will try to dominate the match from the very start.

🔖 Chicago Fire Expected Lineup

Brady - Dean, Rogers, Elliott, Gutman - Kouame, D’Avilla, Acosta - Zinckernagel, Bamba, Cuypers

⛔️Unavailable: C. Cupps,  m. Mueller, D. Poreba (all injured)

CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last five matches Chicago Fire are more successful team, they have two wins, two matches ended in a draw. CF Montreal have only one win, it was in September last year in this stadium when Montreal won 2:0. Interestingly, Chicago Fire haven't won in this stadium since 2017, this is one of the most difficult away matches for them in the league.

CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire: Betting Tips and Odds

• Only two of the last five encounters between these teams ended with both teams to score. A bet on both teams to score is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.47
• Chicago Fire have scored at least two goals in nine of their last fourteen away matches. Over 1.5 goals for the away team is available on Betway with odds at 1.8.
• CF Montreal and Chicago Fire played a draw in two of their last four meetings. A bet on a draw is available on 1xbet with odds at 3.6

CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Match Prediction 20 July 2025

In the last five matches, Montreal have a record of one win, one draw, and three losses. Chicago Fire have a similar performance with one win, one draw, and three losses. Montreal is 14 points behind Chicago in the standings and have a significantly worse goal difference: -23 compared to +2 for Chicago. Both teams have scored in almost all of their last matches, so the bet "Both Teams to Score - Yes" is a realistic choice for this match. Also, we can expect many goals from both teams, so a bet on over 3.5 goals is a good option as well.

Our match prediction is over 3.5 goals with odds at 2.35 on Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip is over 1.5 goals in first half with odds at 2.3 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is a draw with odds at 3.7 on 1Xbet bookmaker.