Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Chicago Fire prepare to host Montreal Impact on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Chicago Fire, currently 9th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Montreal Impact, sitting 15th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Chicago Fire and Montreal Impact have favored Chicago Fire, with Montreal Impact claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Houston Dynamo, Chicago Fire recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Brady, Haile-Selassie, Mbokazi, Waterman, Rogers, Barroso, Zinckernagel, Saletros, D'Avilla, Lod, Cuypers. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Montreal Impact's last outing came against San Diego FC, where they secured a 0-5 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gillier, Aviles, Morales, Hidalgo, Piette, Loturi, Escobar, Synchuk, Osei Owusu. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Chicago Fire are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Chicago Fire and Montreal Impact are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Chicago Fire's fixtures have averaged 4.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 83% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Montreal Impact's games average 4.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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