| Moneyline Pick | Chicago Fire to Win (-186) |
| Player Prop | Hugo Cuypers to Score (-137) |
| Same Game Parlay | Chicago Fire to Win + Hugo Cuypers to Score + Over 2.5 Goals (+180) |
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Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:30 PM EST
- Venue: Soldier Field
- Location: Chicago, United States
- Last H2H match: Montréal 0-2 Chicago Fire (2025 MLS Season, July 2025)
Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Chicago Fire to Win
- Odds: -186 (Tonybet)
Last weekend, Montréal delivered a terrible performance against San Diego. They not only lost 5-0 but also generated a measly 0.33 xG and put only two shots on target, highlighting their below-par attack.
Chicago’s 2025 record was solid at 53 points. Montréal, meanwhile, were one of the league’s weakest sides last year, finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference with only 16 points from 11 road fixtures.
Chicago have already dropped their 2026 opener at Houston (2-1) in a close match, so this is their chance to bounce back in front of their own crowd.
Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Hugo Cuypers to Score
- Odds: -137 (Tonybet)
Hugo Cuypers was Chicago’s primary finisher last year with 19 MLS goals, including 12 at home. He also opened the 2026 season by scoring against Houston
Montréal’s defensive structure is far from solid, and they don’t press aggressively. That should allow Chicago repeated entries into the penalty area, where Cuypers is particularly dangerous.
The hosts are expected to control territory, sustain long spells in the final third, and create more chances later on. In that scenario, the Belgian forward is the top candidate to score.
Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Chicago Fire to Win + Hugo Cuypers to Score + Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: +180 (Tonybet)
Chicago to Win: Chicago have won two of the last three home H2H meetings. Against a disorganised Montréal side, this is a perfect chance for the Men in Red to pick up their first win of the season.
Hugo Cuypers to Score: Cuypers already found the net in the opener and scored 19 goals last season. With the offence heavily relying on him, the Belgian forward should get on the scoresheet.
Over 2.5 Goals: Each of Chicago’s last four matches and six of Montréal’s previous seven have produced at least three goals. Given MLS’s entertaining nature, we anticipate another prolific display.
Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal Team News
Chicago Fire Team News
Despite taking an early lead against Houston, Chicago looked completely shattered in the second half, producing zero shots on target and 0.04 xG. Even with decent structure, one poor defensive sequence can open the game up.
That’s what happened when Guilherme took advantage of the free space and equalised after going one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
Great to have you back on the pitch, Chris 👏 #cf97 pic.twitter.com/MeCixHwIFc
— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 23, 2026
While Hugo Cuypers leads the front line, Danish Philip Zinckernagel is also pivotal in Chicago. He posted 15 goals and 17 assists last season. New arrival Anton Jonsson Saletros also looked solid in midfield, dictating tempo and controlling the rhythm.
André Franco, Andrew Gutman, and Viktor Radojević are sidelined, while Jonathan Bamba and Jack Elliott are questionable.
CF Montréal Team News
The opener against San Diego is a clear example of Montréal’s current struggles. They conceded five goals while allowing 1.61 xGA and two big chances.
Offensively, they generated just 0.33 xG and failed to create a single big chance, suggesting that they were mostly surviving attacking phases rather than threatening. Even with 11 men in the first half, they were completely outclassed.
Prince-Osei Owusu is the club’s main threat. The German forward led the team last year with 13 goals and five assists. The new signing from Orlando City, Dagur Thórhallsson, featured in his first competitive game, but posed no real threat.
Tomás Avilés was sent off with a red card in the last match and won’t feature. Fabián Herbers is questionable.
Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal: Where to Watch (Canada)
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