Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 21:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 21:30 BST |
| Venue | Stade Saputo |
Match Prediction: CF Montréal 2-1 Chicago Fire
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Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 Feb 2026 |  Chicago Fire vs  CF Montréal |
3 – 0 | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 20 Jul 2025 | CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire |
0 – 2 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 30 Mar 2025 | Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal |
1 – 1 | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Sep 2024 | CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire |
2 – 0 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 16 Mar 2024 | Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal |
4 – 3 | Soldier Field |
CF Montréal come into this one with three wins from their last five league matches, and that home form has been a clear positive with victories over Orlando City, New York City and New York RB. Chicago Fire have been more mixed, with two defeats in their last two league games after a strong 5-0 win over Sporting KC, so their level has fluctuated more sharply. With no xG data available, the recent results and home advantage point towards a tight contest rather than a one-sided game.
Chicago Fire have already beaten CF Montréal twice in the recent head-to-head record, including a 3-0 win in February 2026, so they arrive with a clear recent edge in this fixture. Even so, Montréal’s home results suggest they can compete well at Stade Saputo, and their 4-3-3 shape has been producing enough to keep them in games. Match Prediction: CF Montréal 2-1 Chicago Fire
Form Guide & Team Overview
CF Montréal
CF Montréal’s recent league form shows three wins and two defeats across their last five, which is a solid enough return heading into this home fixture. The standout results are the 2-0 win over Orlando City, the 1-0 win over New York City and the 4-1 win over New York RB, all of which came at home and underline that they have been stronger on their own pitch.
Their only recent league losses were away to Atlanta United and at home to Philadelphia Union, so the overall pattern is still competitive rather than inconsistent. That mix suggests they are capable of controlling matches at Stade Saputo, especially when they get on the front foot early.
CF Montréal Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | CF Montréal vs  Orlando City |
2 – 0 | W | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Atlanta United vs CF Montréal |
3 – 1 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs  New York City |
1 – 0 | W | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs  New York RB |
4 – 1 | W | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs  Philadelphia Union |
1 – 2 | L | Stade Saputo |
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire’s recent league form is more uneven, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. The high point was the 5-0 home win over Sporting KC, but that has been followed by back-to-back losses against Cincinnati and New York RB.
They did also draw 3-3 away to Cincinnati and beat Atlanta United 1-0 at home, so there is enough attacking output to trouble opponents. The issue is that their results have swung sharply, which makes them harder to trust away from home in a betting sense.
Chicago Fire Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Chicago Fire vs New York RB |
1 – 3 | L | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Cincinnati |
2 – 3 | L | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Sporting KC |
5 – 0 | W | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire |
3 – 3 | D | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United |
1 – 0 | W | Soldier Field |
Team News & Injury Report
CF Montréal
- Gennadiy Synchuk (Unknown Injury)
Chicago Fire
- Leonardo Barroso (Unknown Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
CF Montréal (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Thomas Guilier (Goalkeeper), Brandan Craig (Defender), Dawid Bugaj (Defender), Efraín Morales (Defender), Luca Petrasso (Defender), Matty Longstaff (Midfielder), Samuel Piette (Midfielder), Victor Loturi (Midfielder), Iván Jaime (Attacker), Prince Owusu (Attacker), Wikelman José Carmona Torres (Attacker)
CF Montréal’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width in the final third, with Iván Jaime and the other attackers able to stretch Chicago Fire’s back line. The three-man midfield can help them keep enough control centrally while still supporting the front line in transition.
Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Chris Brady (Goalkeeper), Andrew Gutman (Defender), Jack Elliott (Defender), Joel Waterman (Defender), Jonathan Dean (Defender), Anton Salétros (Midfielder), Djé D'Avilla (Midfielder), Jonathan Bamba (Midfielder), Maren Haile-Selassie (Midfielder), Philip Zinckernagel (Midfielder), Hugo Cuypers (Attacker)
Chicago Fire’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear central base, with Anton Salétros and Djé D'Avilla likely to anchor the midfield and feed the attacking line. That shape should also leave Hugo Cuypers as the main reference point up front, with the wide midfielders and full-backs providing support around him.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| CF Montréal | Chicago Fire | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal | Chicago Fire | Iván Jaime will look to exploit the space in front of Andrew Gutman and give Montréal a direct route into the final third. |
| CF Montréal | Chicago Fire | Matty Longstaff against Anton Salétros could decide which side controls the midfield tempo and second balls. |
| CF Montréal | Chicago Fire | Iván Jaime is key for CF Montréal because his role in the attacking line gives them one of their clearest routes to creating chances. |
| CF Montréal | Chicago Fire | Hugo Cuypers is key for Chicago Fire because he is the main attacking outlet in their 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to finish moves. |
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