CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire

CF Montréal welcome Chicago Fire to Saputo Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 16 May.

Montréal +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Chicago the desired outcome at betting odds of -130.

In the last CF Montréal game, they played out a 2-2 draw at home to Portland Timbers at Saputo Stadium. Philippe Eullaffroy's team recorded 43% possession and had eight shots on target, with Daniel Rios and Wikelman Carmona scoring one goal apiece.

Chicago Fire won their previous game by a 3-1 scoreline. It was away from home against D.C. United at Audi Field. The Fire boasted 60% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Robin Lod, Hugo Cuypers and Maren Haile-Selassie all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chicago have beaten Montréal in the last two clashes. A 3-0 win when hosting at Soldier Field came after a 2-0 away victory at Saputo Stadium. Both teams have four wins each from the past 10 H2H games, along with two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Chicago Fire	12	6	2	4	23	15	8	23:15	20
24	CF Montréal	12	4	1	7	18	25	-7	18:25	13

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Montréal have had 47.5% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Prince Osei Owusu leads the way with 6 goals, Wikelman Carmona has 4, with Daniel Rios and Matthew Longstaff scoring 2. Prince Osei Owusu is the top assists maker with 4.

Chicago have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 15.3 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Gregg Berhalter's side average 54.9% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Hugo Cuypers has scored 10 goals, followed by Philip Zinckernagel on 4 and Maren Haile-Selassie with 3. Philip Zinckernagel has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

CF Montréal predicted lineup (4-3-3): Thomas Gillier (GK), Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Jalen Neal, Brayan Vera, Luca Petrasso, Samuel Piette, Victor Loturi, Matthew Longstaff, Noah Streit, Daniel Rios, Wikelman Carmona.

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Andrew Gutman, Mauricio Pineda, Djé D'Avilla, Robin Lod, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

This CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Montréal +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -130. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this MLS clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the MLS form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 6 of their last 10 games against Chicago.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montréal 2 - 1 Chicago

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Montréal. You can secure odds of +700 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matty Longstaff to Score +550

Matty Longstaff (Montréal) has registered two goals in his past five MLS games. There are odds of +550 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Matty Longstaff Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1600

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Corners Prediction

Montréal Over 4.5 Corners -128

Montréal have had over 4.5 corners in two straight games, with Chicago conceding over 4.5 corners in their past four away games. We endorse betting on the -128 that Montréal successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Montréal

Total

9.10 4.70 4.40

Home

8.90 4.70 4.20

Away

10.20 5.30 4.90

Chicago

Total

9.60 4.30 5.30

Home

10.00 5.70 4.30

Away

9.50 4.00 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Montréal Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-111

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-159

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+650

2

+128

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CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The 1x2 odds are available for this MLS encounter and you can secure +132 that Chicago Fire are victorious and +180 that CF Montréal get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +260.

Should you want to back Chicago to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -147 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Montréal have been chalked up at +102.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -208.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+260

2

+132

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+133

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-370

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

+102

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+148

Those interested in favourite Prince Osei Owusu to find the net first can get +380, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +130.

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

First

+130

Anytime

+380

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+140

Anytime

+410

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Robin Lod (Chicago)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Fabian Herbers (Montréal)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Wikelman Carmona (Montréal)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Anton Jonsson Salétros (Chicago)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Matty Longstaff (Montréal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Dagur Thórhallsson (Montréal)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Luca Petrasso (Montréal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Montréal have not lost at Saputo Stadium in the past four matches. Philippe Eullaffroy's team have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Chicago are unbeaten over their previous four games on the road. The Fire have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Chicago were 2-0 victors against Montréal last time out at Saputo Stadium. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Saputo Stadium have involved four Montréal triumphs, one Chicago win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
CF Montréal Home Stats		4-3-3	2.80	1.50	1.30	4	6	6	4
Chicago Fire Away Stats		4-4-2	3.90	2.10	1.80	9	1	7	3

• 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

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CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

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