Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 16/03/2024

Odds via Tonybet

Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal	March 16, 2024, 3:00 PM ET
Chicago Fire odds	-106
CF Montreal odds	+245
Draw	+245
Over\Under	2.5 -137/-102

Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal. Shape of the Teams

Chicago Fire is not exactly in pole position, having collected only one point after three matches in the Eastern Conference in the MLS.

This becomes much worse, knowing that they are going to face one of the most productive attacks in the Conference. This season, Montreal’s forwards have been tearing down defence after defence.

Despite the home advantage, Montreal will undoubtedly come with confidence. This could add an interesting dynamic to the historical rivalry between Chicago Fire and CF Montreal. In the last three matches, fans saw a draw and a victory on both sides. However, their most recent match ended in a 3-0 victory for the Chicago Fire. Will history repeat itself?

Making predictions this early in the season is challenging. Under Shaqiri’s guidance, anything could happen to Chicago. They count on their ability to counter-attack to unsettle Montreal, a team that attacks well but is often criticized for their less formidable defensive setup.

Chicago is currently at the bottom of the league with meagre returns from their opening matches. However, winning on Saturday would radically alter Chicago’s spirits. After all, Montreal just defeated Inter Miami (3-2), who opted to rest Messi and Suarez. Now would be the right time to strike from Chicago’s perspective.

Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, March 16, 4:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois (USA)

Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal, Prediction, Odds

Pick: CF Montreal to win
Odds: +245 (Tonybet)

As previously mentioned, Montreal’s attacking lines alone provide reasons to believe that Chicago Fire will only spiral further down in the MLS. However, the season is still in its infancy, and early outcomes should not cause undue alarm.

Both teams had mixed results in the MLS pre-season. However, I would be surprised if Montreal does not take this one home.

Montreal’s style of play, which focuses on delivering crosses into the box combined with their confidence with each passing goal, makes it look rather difficult to halt their offensive juggernaut.

In soccer, it is often about who maximizes their individual talent the best. Regrettably, Chicago’s attacking lineup, including Shaqiri, has yet to hit their stride.

This shortfall becomes a problem considering Shaqiri’s pivotal role in orchestrating Chicago’s offence. Given the team’s struggle to maintain clean sheets, only their attacking execution could stop Montreal’s onslaught.

On y pense encore 📈
About last night 🔙#CFMTL pic.twitter.com/MHAM2YskNO
— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) March 11, 2024

Unfortunately, Chicago Fire’s current form indicates that their offensive transitions might lack the potency required to unsettle Montreal.

Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal Betting Tip

Pick: CF Montreal to lead by two goals
Odds: +1000 (Tonybet)

Montreal has an excellent striker in Matias Coccaro, and he is likely to make the difference. Coccaro, operating as a classic number nine, spearheads Montreal’s attack as a lone striker. With the creative support from the duo Duke/Vilsaint, he forms a typical but somewhat outdated pyramid structure up front.

As of late, this offensive trio has effectively mastered the art of delivering balls to Coccaro in advanced positions, which has been the main reason for their success.

L’Équipe du jour de match en MLS:
✔︎ Fernando Álvarez dans le XI.
✔︎ Laurent Courtois entraîneur-chef de la semaine.
✔︎ Mathieu Choinière sur le banc.
On continue 🔥 We love to see it.#CFMTL https://t.co/JW1GShFfZa pic.twitter.com/6gLDON9707
— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) March 11, 2024

The Canadians are anticipated to not only dominate the match but also to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. This leads me to believe that a two-goal margin in Montreal’s advantage is more than reasonable.

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