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CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew prediction: this Eastern Conference clash at Saputo Stadium pits two teams outside the playoff picture against each other with little separating them in the standings. CF Montreal sit 15th with 21 points while Columbus Crew are two places and two points better off in 13th, though both are mired in poor form this season.
Montreal have won just five of 25 league games and arrive off back-to-back losses, though they did beat Vancouver in the Canadian Championship midweek. Their home form has been more competitive than their dreadful away record, with three wins and five draws from 12 at Saputo Stadium. Columbus have lost four of their last five MLS matches, but they did edge a US Open Cup tie against Orlando City on the same day Montreal played their cup fixture.
Both sides carry injury concerns and played midweek cup fixtures on just two days' rest, adding fatigue as a factor for this Saturday clash. Columbus have the edge in points per game and goal difference, but Montreal's slightly better home splits and market pricing keep this close.
Expect goals given the 2.64 combined goals per game average, with the bookmaker consensus narrowly favoring the hosts. A tight, competitive match between two mid-table sides with little to play for beyond pride looks the likely outcome, with a draw a real possibility given how evenly matched these teams are on paper.
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
These teams have met once already this season, with Columbus winning 2-1 at home in August. Looking back over the...
These teams have met once already this season, with Columbus winning 2-1 at home in August. Looking back over the past two years, the sides have split results fairly evenly, with a draw featured in their May 2025 meeting at Saputo Stadium. Columbus has shown a slight edge in these recent encounters. Goals have generally flowed in this fixture, with several matches producing multiple goals for both sides.
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Form Rating
4.3/10
CF Montreal have won just five of 25 league matches this season and sit bottom-half...
CF Montreal have won just five of 25 league matches this season and sit bottom-half at 15th with a -20 goal difference, the worst in the conference among comparable teams. Their recent form shows three losses in the last four MLS outings, though they picked up a morale-boosting Canadian Championship win over Vancouver midweek. Home form has been their saving grace, with three wins and five draws in 12 games at Saputo Stadium, well ahead of their away record. Injuries to D. Pereira and B. Vera, plus questionable statuses for Amaya and Hidalgo, thin their attacking options. Facing Columbus with just two days rest adds another obstacle after a midweek cup outing.
10 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
4.3/10
Columbus Crew have struggled badly on the road, winning only once in 12 away MLS...
Columbus Crew have struggled badly on the road, winning only once in 12 away MLS matches this season, but their overall record of six wins from 25 edges out Montreal for 13th place. Recent form has been poor, with four losses in their last five league games, though a US Open Cup win over Orlando City offers some confidence heading into this trip. Their attack has been more productive than Montreal's on a per-game basis, but the away defensive numbers are concerning, conceding heavily on the road. Injuries to Abou Ali, Bangoura, and Camacho weaken their squad depth, with Farsi also questionable. Fatigue from playing midweek on short rest is a shared factor for both sides here.
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CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew - Match Analysis
Montreal's home advantage is real but limited by their poor overall season, sitting 15th with the division's worst goal difference. Columbus, despite struggling away from home, actually holds better points per game and goal difference marks. The market reflects this near coin-flip quality, pricing Montreal only marginally ahead at 38.7% versus Columbus's 35.5%, with a healthy draw probability reflecting how closely matched these two mid-table teams are.
Over 2.5 Goals looks like strong value given both teams' leaky defenses and a combined 2.64 goals per game average this season. Both Teams to Score is another sensible option since each side struggles to keep clean sheets. For bettors wanting safety on the result, Draw No Bet: CF Montreal hedges against a stalemate while still capturing home-field value.
Both teams played midweek cup fixtures just two days before this match, with Montreal winning in the Canadian Championship and Columbus winning in the US Open Cup. Both squads are listed at high fatigue risk with only 72.5 hours of rest. This shared congestion could lead to sloppier defending and more goals, reinforcing the case for an open, unpredictable contest rather than a cagey affair.
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