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 19:30 on Saturday 19 July 2025. 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 +135 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
15	Chicago Fire	27	11	6	10	50	48	2	50:48	39
27	CF Montréal	29	5	9	15	29	51	-22	29:51	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 +135 that they win this MLS encounter and this selection looks like value.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.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.

There are some alternative options when it comes to backing Chicago for those chasing a larger possible return. Consider the Asian Handicap where they have to triumph by a specific margin.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montréal 1 - 2 Chicago

There are betting odds of +750 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

Top Pick: Dante Sealy Under 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Dante Sealy (Montréal) is available at -164 to fail to register a shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Dante Sealy Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-164

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Philip Zinckernagel to Score +260

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago) has scored at least one goal in seven consecutive MLSaway games. There are odds of +260 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Philip Zinckernagel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

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Corners Prediction

Montréal Under 4.5 Corners -100

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 -100 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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-130

Montréal Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+540

2

+115

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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 +128 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 +185.

Chicago -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -102. 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 -238 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+265

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+148

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-164

12

-357

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

+107

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+165

Hugo Cuypers Heads First Goalscorer Market

Hugo Cuypers is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +360 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +123.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+123

Anytime

+360

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

First

+155

Anytime

+440

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Sunusi Ibrahim (Montréal)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (Montréal)

First

+285

Anytime

+800

Kwadwo Opoku (Montréal)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Dante Sealy (Montréal)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Caden Clark (Montréal)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Bryce Duke (Montréal)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Tom Pearce (Montréal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Fernando Álvarez (Montréal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

George Campbell (Montréal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Luca Petrasso (Montréal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+148

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Sunusi Ibrahim (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-125

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-147

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-147

Kwadwo Opoku (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-156

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-167

Dante Sealy (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-164

Caden Clark (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-213

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-238

Bryce Duke (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-250

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-286

Tom Pearce (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-385

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

George Campbell (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-1000

Fernando Álvarez (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Luca Petrasso (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

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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