Chicago Fire vs Montreal
29th May 1800hrs
Football – USA – MLS
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1111 GMT, Friday 28 May
Chicago Fire and Montreal lock horns this weekend in MLS action. After last weekend’s much-needed home win, can Fire secure back-to-back league successes at Soldier Field? As for the Canadian outfit, they will be looking for a positive result after three defeats in four. At the time of writing, the hosts are the bookies’ favourites at 17/20. Read on for the latest and greatest betting odds and predictions.
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Chicago Fire Preview – Will Fire make it back-to-back wins?
Raphael Wicky’s Chicago Fire picked up their first win of the MLS season last time out. Phil Neville’s Inter Miami were the visitors to Soldier Field, and it was a tight affair in the Windy City. However, with 20 minutes left on the clock, Luka Stojanovic netted to earn Fire a crucial three points.
Prior to last weekend’s victory, Chicago had started the season with just one point from a possible 15. They kicked off their campaign with a decent 2-2 home draw with New England Revolution. However, successive defeats to Atlanta United, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union and DC United followed.
Despite the much-needed three points against Inter, Chicago are still joint bottom of the Eastern Conference table with just four points to their name. However, a win this weekend will give them some breathing space.
Montreal Preview – Can the Canadians avoid a third straight defeat?
Wilfried Nancy’s Montreal have had a mixed bag of results at the start of this season. The Quebec club have won two, drawn two and lost three of seven. They currently occupy seventh spot in the East table.
Montreal, who had a rebrand ahead of the 2021 season, began with an impressive 4-2 win over fellow Canadians Toronto in Miami. However, they have managed just one win since. After a 2-0 victory over Inter at DRV PNK Stadium in mid-May, Montreal have fallen to back-to-back defeats to Atlanta and Cincinnati.
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It might be early days, but Montreal are in danger of being dragged towards the bottom after three defeats in four. Can Nancy’s troops get back to winning ways in Chicago this weekend?
Chicago Fire vs Montreal Betting Advice
The last meeting between the two ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw back in October last year. It was the only meeting of the season, but it was certainly a cracker. Robert Beric opened the scoring for Fire, with Lassi Lappalainen levelling shortly after. Max Urriti put Montreal in front in the second period, but Chicago equalised with 17 minutes to go.
Key Facts – Chicago Fire vs Montreal Betting Tip
- Chicago picked up their first win of the season last time out
- Montreal have lost three of their previous four MLS matches
- Fire have won just one of their last four meetings with the Canadians
Chicago will be buoyed after last weekend’s vital victory, which they would love to follow up with another three points on home turf this Saturday.
After three losses in four and just one win from their last six matches, Montreal could do with a positive result in Chicago. Back the pair to play out another score draw (10/3).
Fire have scored the first goal in two of their opening three home games this season, taking four points from a possible nine along the way. You can get 4/7 for the hosts to strike first in this one.
The best betting odds for Chicago Fire vs Montreal
Chicago Fire to win: 17/20 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Montreal to win: 3/1 at Bet365
