Montreal Impact FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Montreal Impact FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at Red Bull Arena.
- Montreal Impact FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Wienckowski
- Referee Jose Carlos Rivero
- Referee Adam Garner
- Referee Guido Gonzalez
- Referee Kevin Broadley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Sep | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Sep | New England Revolution | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Montreal Impact FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Sep | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Houston Dynamo | H | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Orlando City SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Sep | New England Revolution | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Montreal Impact FC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 14 | Points | 26 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 2 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 22 | Scored | 27 |
| 31 | Conceded | 16 |
| -9 | GD | +11 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 29% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Montreal Impact FC are 12th (14 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Montreal Impact FC and Chicago Fire FC has kicked off!
- 5' Montreal Impact FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Against the run of play, Robert Beric has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Montreal Impact FC in their trying to find a way past Chicago Fire FC's compact .
- 22' Lassi Lappalainen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
- 27' The 34-year-old Gaston Gimenez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rudy Camacho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Montreal Impact FC.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Chicago Fire FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 47' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Montreal Impact FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' A goal from the Argentina international Maximiliano Urruti! He fires home on 67 to make it 2-1!
- 72' Fresh legs for Chicago Fire FC! Jonathan Bornstein comes on to replace Miguel Navarro.
- 73' Against the run of play, Francisco Calvo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' The crowd applauds Djordje Mihailovic as he leaves the pitch. Elliot Collier steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Zachary Brault-Guillard argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' Chicago Fire FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 78' Another substitution for Montreal Impact FC to replace Shamit Shome by Clement Bayiha on 78 minute.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Samuel Piette is booked for Montreal Impact FC — Yellow card on 79.
- 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 86' The Montreal Impact FC manager makes a substitution. Maximiliano Urruti departs to be replaced by Amar Sejdic.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Johan Kappelhof. He replaces Boris Sekulic on 87 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 2
- 37
- 4
- 6
- 23
- 7
- 22
-
28
Shamit Shome ↓ Clement Bayiha 78'
- 15
- 21
Bench
- 41
-
27
Clement Bayiha ↑ 78'
-
14
Amar Sejdic ↑ 86'
- 24
- 16
- 40
Coach
Thierry Henry
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Robert Beric ↓ Brandt Bronico 87'
- 10
-
21
Fabian Herbers ↓ C.J. Sapong 72'
- 5
- 14
- 1
- 7
- 30
-
2
Boris Sekulic ↓ Johan Kappelhof 87'
- 6
- 22
Bench
- 24
-
9
C.J. Sapong ↑ 72'
-
13
Brandt Bronico ↑ 87'
-
4
Johan Kappelhof ↑ 87'
- 16
- 20
-
28
Elliot Collier ↑ 73'
- 36
-
3
Jonathan Bornstein ↑ 72'
Coach
Raphaël Wicky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hugo Cuypers | 3 |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | 3 |
| Matias Coccaro | 2 |
| Romell Quioto | 2 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 2 |
| Brian Gutierrez | 2 |
| Kei Ansu Kamara | 2 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
Head to Head
Montreal Impact FC Form
2020-10-03
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-09-27
New York Red Bulls
4–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2020-09-23
New England Revolution
3–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2020-09-20
Montreal Impact FC
1–4
Philadelphia Union
L
2020-09-17
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2020-09-14
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–4
Montreal Impact FC
W
Chicago Fire FC Form
2020-10-03
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-09-27
Chicago Fire FC
2–0
Atlanta United FC
W
2020-09-23
Chicago Fire FC
4–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2020-09-19
Orlando City SC
4–1
Chicago Fire FC
L
2020-09-12
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Columbus Crew SC
D
2020-09-06
Chicago Fire FC
1–2
New England Revolution
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61
Montreal Impact FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Montreal Impact FC or Chicago Fire FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Montreal Impact FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
68%
Montreal Impact FC or Chicago Fire FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
4.9%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 4
3.4%
0 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Montreal Impact FC
| Handicap | Montreal Impact FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 20% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.