Chicago Fire FC vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Montreal Impact FC 27 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | New York City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Aug | Charlotte FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Jul | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | New England Revolution | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Houston Dynamo | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | New York City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #15 |
| 42 | Points | 24 |
| 26 | Played | 27 |
| 12 / 6 / 8 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 15 |
| 46 | Scored | 34 |
| 38 | Conceded | 54 |
| +8 | GD | -20 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 46% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
Chicago Fire FC are 5th (42 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 15th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
7/2
16-30
7/5
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/6
61-75
8/–
76+
3/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
2/7
76+
4/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 8 G | 3 A |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Montreal Impact FC
| Prince-Osei Owusu | 15 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Chicago Fire FC launch into their encounter with Montreal Impact FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Montreal Impact FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 19' GOAL! Ismael Kone scores on 19.
- 22' The referee calls foul for Carlos Teran. He receives a Yellow card.
- 24' Brilliant from the ! Romell Quioto makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 24.
- 29' Chicago Fire FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montreal Impact FC's shape.
- 30' A tactical swap from Chicago Fire FC — Fabian Herbers on, Xherdan Shaqiri off on 30 minutes.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ismael Kone on 34.
- 39' Gabriel Slonina has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 44' Montreal Impact FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Red card for Ismael Kone.
- 46' The whistle greets Joaquin Torres as he departs to be replaced by Samuel Piette.
- 51' Sebastian Breza needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 56' Chicago Fire FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for Chicago Fire FC. Jairo Torres will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Djordje Mihailovic.
- 61' The crowd applauds Jonathan Bornstein as he leaves the pitch. Kacper Przybylko steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
- 62' A moment of madness from Sebastian Breza on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Montreal Impact FC will be frustrated.
- 66' Montreal Impact FC ring the changes. Djordje Mihailovic has done his job and it is now time for Mathieu Choiniere to step up.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahim Sunusi. He replaces Mason Toye on 72 minute.
- 73' Montreal Impact FC ring the changes. Mason Toye has done his job and it is now time for Ibrahim Sunusi to step up.
- 78' Chicago Fire FC is showing some good football. However, Chicago Fire FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 83' Joel Waterman, a Canada , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Kendall Burks gets the nod from Chicago Fire FC. He replaces Rafael Czichos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 0-2 the final result. Chicago Fire FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
5
Rafael Czichos ↓ Kendall Burks 90'
- 31
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 40
- 23
- 8
- 26
- 7
Bench
-
21
Fabian Herbers ↑ 30'
- 36
- 18
- 14
- 37
-
11
Kacper Przybylko ↑ 61'
-
27
Kendall Burks ↑ 90'
- 33
- 32
Coach
Ezra Hendrickson
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
-
30
Romell Quioto ↓ Mason Toye 61'
- 8
-
10
Joaquin Torres ↓ Samuel Piette 46'
- 3
- 21
- 16
- 1
- 22
- 28
Bench
-
6
Samuel Piette ↑ 46'
- 41
-
29
Mathieu Choiniere ↑ 66'
-
13
Mason Toye ↑ 61'
- 15
-
26
Robert THorkelsson ↑ 61'
- 14
- 18
- 17
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Xherdan Shaqiri | 3 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 3 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Matias Coccaro | 2 |
| Romell Quioto | 2 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 2 |
| Brian Gutierrez | 2 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
2022-08-28
Chicago Fire FC
0–2
Montreal Impact FC
L
2022-08-21
Chicago Fire FC
0–2
New York City FC
L
2022-08-13
Philadelphia Union
4–1
Chicago Fire FC
L
2022-08-06
Charlotte FC
2–3
Chicago Fire FC
W
2022-07-30
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
Atlanta United FC
D
2022-07-24
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–3
Chicago Fire FC
W
Montreal Impact FC Form
2022-08-28
Chicago Fire FC
0–2
Montreal Impact FC
W
2022-08-20
Montreal Impact FC
4–0
New England Revolution
W
2022-08-14
Houston Dynamo
2–3
Montreal Impact FC
W
2022-08-06
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Internacional CF Miami
D
2022-08-03
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Montreal Impact FC
W
2022-07-30
Montreal Impact FC
0–0
New York City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.61
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Chicago Fire FC or Montreal Impact FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Montreal Impact FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
64%
Chicago Fire FC or Montreal Impact FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montreal Impact FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

