Chicago Fire vs CF Montréal predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As the Chicago Fire prepare to face CF Montréal on February 28, 2026, at home, both teams are hoping to secure crucial points in the MLS standings. Chicago Fire comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having won just 1 of their last 3 encounters. This indicates a need for improvement as they strive to build momentum. The Fire’s home advantage can be a critical factor, given the support of their fans and familiarity with the playing surface.

Conversely, CF Montréal is struggling, having failed to win any of their last 2 matches. Their recent form reflects a defensive vulnerability that Chicago could exploit. The Fire’s tactical setup may prioritize pressing high up the pitch, testing Montréal’s backline for possible weaknesses.

Bookmakers have positioned Chicago as the favorites with odds of 1.55, while Montréal sits at 5.01. This disparity in odds suggests a general belief in Chicago’s ability to capitalize on their home field advantage. However, given the unpredictable nature of soccer, both teams will need to bring their best performances to claim victory. This match promises to be critical for both squads as they look to shift their fortunes in the league.

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Chicago 60.8%

Draw 20.4%

Montreal 18.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of MLS Chicago Fire: 2.15% CF Montreal: 0.91%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.58	4.7	4.95
	1.59	4.73	5.2	Watch and Bet
	1.55	4.71	5.01

Latest Results

21.02.26 Houston Dynamo – Chicago Fire – 2:1 14.02.26 Chicago Fire – Portland Timbers – 3:4 08.02.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Chicago Fire – 2:3 01.11.25 Chicago Fire – Philadelphia Union – 0:3 26.10.25 Philadelphia Union – Chicago Fire – 3:2 penalties

21.02.26 San Diego FC – CF Montréal – 5:0 23.01.26 Slovan Liberec – CF Montréal – 3:2 18.10.25 FC Cincinnati – CF Montréal – 3:0 04.10.25 CF Montréal – Nashville SC – 1:1 27.09.25 Charlotte FC – CF Montréal – 1:4

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 2.

Chicago may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Chicago is a strong favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 26:28. (average 1.3:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:13. (average 1.7:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

19.07.25 CF Montréal – Chicago Fire – 0:2 29.03.25 Chicago Fire – CF Montréal – 1:1 21.09.24 CF Montréal – Chicago Fire – 2:0 16.03.24 Chicago Fire – CF Montréal – 4:3 16.09.23 CF Montréal – Chicago Fire – 0:0

Standings

2026

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	San Diego FC	1	1	0	0	5:0	5	3
2	San Jose Earthquakes	1	1	0	0	3:0	3	3
3	Los Angeles FC	1	1	0	0	3:0	3	3
4	FC Dallas	1	1	0	0	3:2	1	3
5	Portland Timbers	1	1	0	0	3:2	1	3
6	Houston Dynamo	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
7	Vancouver Whitecaps	1	1	0	0	1:0	1	3
8	Minnesota United	1	0	1	0	2:2	0	1
9	Austin FC	1	0	1	0	2:2	0	1
10	St. Louis City	1	0	1	0	1:1	0	1
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Colorado Rapids	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Seattle Sounders	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Real Salt Lake	1	0	0	1	0:1	-1	0
15	Sporting Kansas City	1	0	0	1	0:3	-3	0

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nashville SC	1	1	0	0	4:1	3	3
2	FC Cincinnati	1	1	0	0	2:0	2	3
3	New York Red Bulls	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
4	DC United	1	1	0	0	1:0	1	3
5	Charlotte	1	0	1	0	1:1	0	1
6	New York City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Toronto FC	1	0	0	1	2:3	-1	0
8	Columbus Crew	1	0	0	1	2:3	-1	0
9	Chicago Fire	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
10	Orlando City	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
11	Philadelphia Union	1	0	0	1	0:1	-1	0
12	Atlanta Utd	1	0	0	1	0:2	-2	0
13	New England Revolution	1	0	0	1	1:4	-3	0
14	Inter Miami	1	0	0	1	0:3	-3	0
15	CF Montreal	1	0	0	1	0:5	-5	0

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5.5 (13.28%)

2. Los Angeles FC: 6 (12.17%)

3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10 (7.3%)

4. San Diego FC: 13 (5.62%)

5. Cincinnati: 15 (4.87%)

6. New York City: 17 (4.3%)

7. Philadelphia Union: 17 (4.3%)

8. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17 (4.3%)

9. Columbus Crew: 19 (3.84%)

10. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.84%)

11. Nashville SC: 23 (3.18%)

12. New York Red Bulls: 26 (2.81%)

13. Orlando City: 29 (2.52%)

14. Charlotte FC: 34 (2.15%)

15. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.15%)

16. Minnesota United: 34 (2.15%)

17. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.15%)

18. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.78%)

19. Portland Timbers: 41 (1.78%)

20. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.78%)

21. FC Dallas: 50 (1.46%)

22. Colorado Rapids: 50 (1.46%)

23. Atlanta United: 50 (1.46%)

24. Toronto FC: 50 (1.46%)

25. San Jose Earthquakes: 50 (1.46%)

26. Austin: 50 (1.46%)

27. DC United: 65 (1.12%)

28. St. Louis City: 65 (1.12%)

29. CF Montreal: 80 (0.91%)

30. Sporting Kansas City: 80 (0.91%)

31. New England Revolution: 80 (0.91%)

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