Montreal Impact FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2025

Montreal Impact FC

0 – 2

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Chicago Fire FC

Sat 19 Jul 2025 · 23:30 UTC Stade Saputo HT 45' · FT 45'

Fabian Herbers 27' Y

Y 32' Mauricio Pineda

Y 36' Sam Rogers

Tom Pearce 57' Y

Y 65' Rominigue Kouame

Joel Waterman 71' Y

Dawid Bugaj 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Montreal Impact FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at Stade Saputo.

Montreal Impact FC 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Chicago Fire FC 34 games · 55 pts (2026/26)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Nashville SC	34	77
2	Internacional CF Miami	34	60
3	New England Revolution	34	58
4	Chicago Fire FC	34	55
5	Charlotte FC	34	54
6	Philadelphia Union	34	50
7	Columbus Crew SC	34	47
8	FC Cincinnati	34	46
9	Orlando City SC	34	46
10	New York City FC	34	42
11	New York Red Bulls	34	42
12	Toronto FC	34	39
13	Atlanta United FC	34	33
14	D.C. United SC	34	33
15	Montreal Impact FC	34	26
16	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	34	64
17	FC Dallas	34	58
18	St. Louis City	34	54
19	San Jose Earthquakes	34	52
20	Houston Dynamo	34	51
21	Los Angeles FC	34	47
22	Portland Timbers	34	46
23	Seattle Sounders FC	34	46
24	Real Salt Lake	34	45
25	Minnesota United FC	34	44
26	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	44
27	Colorado Rapids SC	34	43
28	San Diego FC	34	38
29	Austin FC	34	34
30	Sporting Kansas City	34	26

Head-to-Head

Montreal Impact FC 17 games · Avg 2.6 goals Chicago Fire FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-07-19 Montreal Impact FC 0–2 Chicago Fire FC 2025-03-30 Chicago Fire FC 1–1 Montreal Impact FC 2024-09-21 Montreal Impact FC 2–0 Chicago Fire FC 2024-03-16 Chicago Fire FC 4–3 Montreal Impact FC 2023-09-16 Montreal Impact FC 0–0 Chicago Fire FC

Recent Form

Montreal Impact FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Jul	Chicago Fire FC	H	0–2	L
16 Jul	Philadelphia Union	A	1–2	L
12 Jul	Orlando City SC	A	1–1	D
05 Jul	Internacional CF Miami	H	1–4	L
28 Jun	New York City FC	H	1–0	W
25 Jun	FC Cincinnati	H	1–3	L

Chicago Fire FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Jul	Montreal Impact FC	A	2–0	W
16 Jul	Atlanta United FC	A	2–2	D
13 Jul	San Diego FC	H	1–2	L
05 Jul	FC Cincinnati	A	1–2	L
29 Jun	Charlotte FC	H	3–2	W
26 Jun	Philadelphia Union	H	0–1	L

Season Stats

Montreal Impact FC		Chicago Fire FC
#15	Position	#4
26	Points	55
34	Played	34
6 / 8 / 20	W / D / L	16 / 7 / 11
37	Scored	64
69	Conceded	54
-32	GD	+10
0.76	PPG	1.62
18%	Win %	47%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)

41% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

18% Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season

24% Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season

Montreal Impact FC are 15th (26 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 4th (55 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Montreal Impact FC

0-15

4/4

16-30

4/4

31-45

3/6

46-60

5/8

61-75

2/9

76+

5/13

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Chicago Fire FC

0-15

9/4

16-30

9/10

31-45

6/9

46-60

10/9

61-75

10/4

76+

6/10

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Montreal Impact FC

Prince-Osei Owusu

15 G

6 A

Chicago Fire FC

Maren Haile-Selassie	13 G	5 A
Hugo Cuypers	12 G
Hugo Cuypers	11 G
Robert Lewandowski	9 G	3 A
Philip Zinckernagel	5 G	4 A

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to Stade Saputo that hosts another battle between Montreal Impact FC and Chicago Fire FC.
5' The 31-year-old Philip Zinckernagel has been sensational this season — 7 goals and 8 assists is a remarkable return.
10' It is a cagey affair so far. Montreal Impact FC in their trying to find a way past Chicago Fire FC's compact .
13' A goal from the Belgium international Hugo Cuypers! He fires home on 13 to make it 0-1!
16' Another change for Montreal Impact FC made on 16 minute. Samuel Piette leaves to be changed by Caden Clark.
21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Montreal Impact FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
26' Chicago Fire FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Philip Zinckernagel scoring 1 goals.
27' Fabian Herbers was booked on 27.
32' Mauricio Pineda is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
36' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Rogers argues furiously but the card stands.
41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jonathan Sirois suffering a number of foals already.
42' The Chicago Fire FC manager makes a substitution. Sam Rogers departs to be replaced by Omar Gonzalez.
46' The Montreal Impact FC manager makes a substitution. Luca Petrasso departs to be replaced by Tom Pearce.
51' 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.
54' Jack Elliott does the damage! The net is bulging and Chicago Fire FC surge ahead!
57' The referee shows Montreal Impact FC player a card on 57.
62' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
63' The whistle greets Brian Gutierrez as he departs to be replaced by Kellyn Acosta.
64' The supporters are chanting for Giacomo Vrioni. He replaces Hennadiy Synchuk on 64 minute.
65' It’s a booking for Chicago Fire FC player. Rominigue Kouame gets a card.
70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Montreal Impact FC and Chicago Fire FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
71' That looks like a foul for a card for Joel Waterman.
76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
80' Time for substitution for Chicago Fire FC. Rominigue Kouame is replaced by Dje Davilla.
83' The supporters are chanting for Olger Escobar. He replaces Fernando Alvarez on 83 minute.
87' Poor challenge from Dawid Bugaj. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
Another three points for Chicago Fire FC.

Lineups

Montreal Impact FC Lineups

Starting XI

9
Prince-Osei Owusu
21
Fabian Herbers ↓ Dawid Bugaj 46'
6
Samuel Piette ↓ Caden Clark 16'
25
Dante Sealy
16
Joel Waterman
40
Jonathan Sirois
5
Brandan Craig
13
Luca Petrasso ↓ Tom Pearce 46'
4
Fernando Alvarez ↓ Olger Escobar 83'
22
Victor Loturi
18
Hennadiy Synchuk ↓ Giacomo Vrioni 64'

Bench

17
Giacomo Vrioni ↑ 64'
3
Tom Pearce ↑ 46'
1
Sebastian Breza
10
Bryce Duke
23
Caden Clark ↑ 16'
27
Dawid Bugaj ↑ 46'
39
Yuri Guboglo
35
Owen Graham-Roache
29
Olger Escobar ↑ 83'

Coach Marco Donadel

Chicago Fire FC Lineups

Starting XI

6
Rominigue Kouame ↓ Dje Davilla 80'
3
Jack Elliott
7
Maren Haile-Selassie
15
Andrew Gutman ↓ Jonathan Dean 63'
22
Mauricio Pineda
17
Brian Gutierrez ↓ Kellyn Acosta 63'
11
Philip Zinckernagel ↓ Jonathan Bamba 80'
1
Chris Brady
9
Hugo Cuypers
5
Sam Rogers ↓ Omar Gonzalez 42'
2
Leonardo Barroso

Bench

19
Jonathan Bamba ↑ 80'
23
Kellyn Acosta ↑ 63'
12
Tom Barlow
34
Omar Gonzalez ↑ 42'
25
Jeffrey Gal
24
Jonathan Dean ↑ 63'
26
Omari Glasgow
47
Samuel Williams
42
Dje Davilla ↑ 80'

Coach Gregg Berhalter

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Xherdan Shaqiri	3
Hugo Cuypers	3
Kei Ansu Kamara	2
Nemanja Nikolics	2
Philip Zinckernagel	2
Matias Coccaro	2
Romell Quioto	2
Maren Haile-Selassie	2

Head to Head

Montreal Impact FC Form

2025-07-19 Montreal Impact FC 0–2 Chicago Fire FC L 2025-07-16 Philadelphia Union 2–1 Montreal Impact FC L 2025-07-12 Orlando City SC 1–1 Montreal Impact FC D 2025-07-05 Montreal Impact FC 1–4 Internacional CF Miami L 2025-06-28 Montreal Impact FC 1–0 New York City FC W 2025-06-25 Montreal Impact FC 1–3 FC Cincinnati L

Chicago Fire FC Form

2025-07-19 Montreal Impact FC 0–2 Chicago Fire FC W 2025-07-16 Atlanta United FC 2–2 Chicago Fire FC D 2025-07-13 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 San Diego FC L 2025-07-05 FC Cincinnati 2–1 Chicago Fire FC L 2025-06-29 Chicago Fire FC 3–2 Charlotte FC W 2025-06-26 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.14 Montreal Impact FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

2.05 Chicago Fire FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Montreal Impact FC24% Draw25% Chicago Fire FC51%

Actual: Chicago Fire FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes59% 0% No41%

Avg goals/match: 3.19

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	83%	17%
± 2.5	61%	39%
± 3.5	39%	61%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Montreal Impact FC or Draw

49%

Draw or Chicago Fire FC

76%

Montreal Impact FC or Chicago Fire FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Montreal Impact FC17% Draw41% Chicago Fire FC42%

Actual: Chicago Fire FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.5%

1 – 2

9.5%

0 – 2

Actual

0 – 1

7.8%

1 – 3

6.5%

0 – 3

5.7%

0 – 0

5.7%

2 – 2

5.4%

2 – 1

5.3%

1 – 0

2 – 3

3.8%

1 – 4

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Montreal Impact FC

Handicap	Montreal Impact FC covers	Push	Chicago Fire FC covers
-2.5	2%	—	98%
-2	2%	5%	92%
-1.5	8%	—	92%
-1	8%	12%	80%
-0.5	20%	—	80%
+0.5	43%	—	57%
+1	43%	22%	35%
+1.5	65%	—	35%
+2	65%	17%	17%
+2.5	83%	—	17%

Clean Sheet

Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.