Under 3.5 goals at Chicago Fire vs Montreal 1/2 for Saturday’s MLS matchup

Competition: MLS

Market: Under 3.5 goals

Odds: 1/2 @ 888sport

In a contest that could see chances come at a premium this weekend, Chicago Fire will host Montreal on Saturday evening.

Starting with the hosts, while Chicago Fire might have managed to land a hard-fought victory last time out, it does not cover what has been a worrying start to the 2021 campaign. In their opening six Eastern Conference matchups this year, they have recorded just a single win, one draw and four defeats, scoring four and conceding 10 in return. Managing to muster just a points tally of four out of a possible 18 and sat way down in 13th, it should also be noted that Chicago hold the worst-attacking tally in the division. As for their recent run of results, last seen landing a 1-0 win against Inter Miami on home soil, Saturday’s hosts brought an end to their four-match MLS losing run. However, it should also be highlighted, Chicago have seen each of their last four contests on the spin finish with under 2.5 goals.

As for the visitors, while Montreal might still be managing to hang onto their spot in the Final Series positions, they have shown their own signs of an issue. In their opening seven matchups in the Eastern Conference, they have landed two wins, two draws and two defeats, scoring five and conceding five in return. Despite seeing their goal difference keep them in the top-seven, it should be noted that Montreal hold the second-worst attacking tally in the division. As for their recent run of results, last seen playing out a 2-1 defeat against Cincinnati on home soil, Saturday’s guests have lost three of their last four MLS matchups. With each of their last five straight fixtures seeing under 3.5 goals by the final whistle, we’re backing a similar outcome on Saturday evening.

Bet: Under 3.5 goals at Chicago Fire vs Montreal 1/2 for Saturday’s MLS matchup @ 888sport