Monterrey vs Chicago Fire Prediction 26 August 2026
🔊 Monterrey come into this match off a run of mixed results, while Chicago Fire have been notably consistent. The Mexican side remain one of the tournament's more prolific teams, but they have been making defensive errors on a regular basis. The visitors, meanwhile, have had a strong run through the competition and have gone a considerable stretch without a defeat. That contrast in form is what makes this tie interesting. Who will advance to the semi-finals? The prediction is below.
Head-to-Head
📊 This will be their first ever head-to-head meeting.
CF Monterrey Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Liga MX tournament (home team - Leon, away team - CF Monterrey). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (CF Monterrey vs Leon):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Monterrey have been reasonably productive in front of goal, averaging 1.9 goals per game over their last ten matches. They won six of those ten, but inconsistency remains an issue. In their last five, they have taken three wins alongside two defeats, and the recent losses point to some defensive fragility. A recurring pattern stands out: Monterrey regularly score and concede in the same match, which underlines their vulnerability at the back. That profile makes their results harder to predict and gives opponents room to work with.
Match Results: CF Monterrey
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - NY Red Bulls, away - Chicago Fire). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Chicago Fire vs NY Red Bulls):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Chicago Fire have been on a strong unbeaten run, winning four and drawing one of their last five matches. Over their last ten games, they have won seven and lost just twice, which points to a solid level of consistency in both results and organisation. Chicago average 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, and their recent form underlines the team's confidence. That kind of form makes Chicago favourites in the Cup tie, and their aggressive style of play only adds to that.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: CF Monterrey (Home) vs Chicago Fire (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average total goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average total goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 4;
- Average first half total: 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.7).
- CF Monterrey scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
- CF Monterrey have scored in last 8 home games.
- Chicago Fire have conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Chicago Fire have conceded in 8 of last 9 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
Statistics: CF Monterrey vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
- number of BTS matches for CF Monterrey at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for CF Monterrey at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 5 (100%).
- CF Monterrey have scored and conceded in last 7 home games.
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 away games.
Correct score prediction
- Chicago Fire won 2:1 in 3 of last 4 games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
With Monterrey consistently scoring and conceding, and Chicago Fire unbeaten in seven, this match looks set to produce chances at both ends. Both sides have been highly productive over their last ten matches - averaging 1.9 goals per game - while Monterrey's defence has looked notably vulnerable. The trend towards both teams scoring is backed up by Monterrey's statistics and the form of both sides. The pick is Both Teams to Score.
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Betting Tips: CF Monterrey - Chicago Fire
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