Chicago Fire vs CF Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips | 12th July 2023

The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Chicago Fire lock horns with CF Montreal in an important encounter at the Soldier Field on Wednesday.

CF Montreal are currently in ninth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Canadian outfit slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atlanta United last week and will need to bounce back in this match.

Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table at the moment and have struggled this season. The hosts edged Nashville SC to an important 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

CF Montreal have not been at their best so far this season and need to step up to the plate. The Canadian side can pack a punch on their day and will need to solve a few problems on their hands.

Chicago Fire have improved in recent weeks and have a point to prove going into this match. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.

Prediction: Chicago Fire 2-2 CF Montreal

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: CF Montreal to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Xherdan Shaqiri to score - Yes