CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Prediction 22 Sep 2024

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📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 00:30 GMT +1

🏟 Saputo Stadium (Montreal, QC)

CF Montreal heads into this clash ranked 13th with 31 points from 29 matches (W7, D10, L12), and a goal difference of -22. At home, they’ve been fairly solid, sitting 10th with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in 14 matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding 23. Their last competitive game ended in a 2-2 draw against New England Revolution. Key players like Raheem Edwards, Tom Pearce, and Caden Clark will be important for Montreal, but they will miss Joaquin Sosa due to a calf injury.

Chicago Fire currently occupies the 14th spot with 29 points from 30 matches (W7, D8, L15), and a goal difference of -16. On the road, they’ve struggled, ranked 14th with just 2 wins from 15 away games. They lost 1-0 to Nashville SC in their last match. Key players for Chicago include Chris Mueller, Georgios Koutsias, and Andrew Gutman, but they are missing Gutman due to injury, alongside several others including Rafael Czichos, Carlos Teran, and Mauricio Pineda.

In the last five head-to-head meetings, both teams have won twice, with one draw. Chicago won the most recent encounter 4-3 in March 2024. Both teams have underwhelming offensive records, with Montreal scoring 39 goals and Chicago 36, while defensively, both sides are vulnerable, with Montreal having conceded 61 goals and Chicago 52.

Where to watch CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire?

📺 Link to watch CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch:

• Raheem Edwards (CF Montreal) – A key performer, Edwards will be central to Montreal’s attacking play, especially with the absence of Joaquin Sosa.
• Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire) – Despite the team's struggles, Mueller remains a threat for Chicago with his ability to create and score.

⚡️ Match Facts:

• CF Montreal has not lost in their last 6 home matches against Chicago Fire.
• Chicago Fire has failed to win in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
• There has been at least one goal in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head games.

💡 CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Prediction

With both teams struggling defensively, this match is likely to see goals from both sides. However, CF Montreal’s solid home form could give them a slight edge, while Chicago’s away struggles continue.

CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• CF Montreal to win or draw