Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact: match statistics
Chicago Fire clearly outperforms Montreal Impact in terms of form and offensive efficiency. The hosts have scored 8 goals while conceding 10 in their last 5 matches, whereas the visitors recorded merely 5 goals with as many as 12 conceded. Montreal Impact suffers from disastrous away form – 100% losses, 0% goals scored on the road, and an average of 5 conceded goals per match. Additionally, the visitors' negative goal difference (-5), very low possession (31%), and conversion rate (0%) indicate huge problems in creating scoring chances. Despite one defeat this season, Chicago Fire holds the home advantage and significantly better shooting form, making them the clear favorite for this encounter. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts, who should control the match and effectively exploit Montreal's defensive weaknesses.
Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chicago Fire played against Montreal Impact in MLS (United States). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Chicago Fire has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Montreal Impact has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Chicago Fire scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Montreal Impact scores 0.00 and allows 5.00. Games in this league average 3.07 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Chicago Fire's games and 0% of Montreal Impact's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 0.91 to 0.69 per game. Chicago Fire takes 6.0 shots per game, while Montreal Impact takes 6.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Montreal Impact leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chicago Fire's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Montreal Impact, it is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.07 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chicago Fire clearly outperforms Montreal Impact in terms of form and offensive efficiency. The hosts have scored 8 goals while conceding 10 in their last 5 matches, whereas the visitors recorded merely 5 goals with as many as 12 conceded. Montreal Impact suffers from disastrous away form – 100% losses, 0% goals scored on the road, and an average of 5 conceded goals per match. Additionally, the visitors' negative goal difference (-5), very low possession (31%), and conversion rate (0%) indicate huge problems in creating scoring chances. Despite one defeat this season, Chicago Fire holds the home advantage and significantly better shooting form, making them the clear favorite for this encounter. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts, who should control the match and effectively exploit Montreal's defensive weaknesses.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Chicago Fire | Montreal Impact | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.00 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 5 goals / game - Montreal Impact
Chicago Fire scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Montreal Impact keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Montreal Impact scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
Over / Under - Montreal Impact
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Montreal Impact - second-half results
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Chicago Fire
Montreal Impact
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire | Liga | Montreal Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 3.07 | ▲ 5.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 53% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 93% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact?
The MLS match finished Chicago Fire 3:0 Montreal Impact. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact?
Chicago Fire score 1.00 goals per game on average and Montreal Impact 0.00. The MLS average is 3.07 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Chicago Fire's matches and 0% of Montreal Impact's.
What form are Chicago Fire and Montreal Impact in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Montreal Impact 0-0-1 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.