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CF Montreal
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This Major League Soccer preview looks at bottom-of-the-table strugglers CF Montreal hosting Columbus Crew at Saputo Stadium, with both clubs already eliminated from any meaningful playoff conversation this late in the season. CF Montreal sit 15th with just 21 points, while Columbus occupy 13th on 23 points, a narrow two-place, 0.08 points-per-game gap that makes this one of the more evenly matched bottom-table clashes on paper.
Neither side arrives in form. CF Montreal have lost four of their last five matches, conceding heavily along the way, including a 7-1 collapse against Inter Miami. Columbus have also stumbled recently, winning just once in their last six outings, though they showed some spark with a 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids in early September.
Both defenses are leaking goals at a high rate, with a combined goals-per-game figure near 2.64, suggesting goals should flow in Montreal. CF Montreal's home form has actually been their most stable asset this season, going unbeaten in several recent home fixtures despite the overall poor campaign.
Given the tight points-per-game differential and shared defensive frailties, this looks a genuine coin-flip contest. Expect an entertaining, error-strewn affair with goals at both ends, and a narrow edge to the hosts given their better recent home output at Saputo Stadium.
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2026 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
These sides met most recently on August 19, 2026, with Columbus edging CF Montreal 2-1 on home turf. Looking back...
These sides met most recently on August 19, 2026, with Columbus edging CF Montreal 2-1 on home turf. Looking back over the past two years, the series has been fairly even, including a 1-1 draw in Montreal last May and a Columbus win in April 2025. Goals have been a consistent feature of this fixture, and neither side has dominated, reinforcing the closely matched nature of Saturday's rematch at Saputo Stadium.
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Form Rating
4/10
CF Montreal have been in freefall, losing four of their last five games and conceding...
CF Montreal have been in freefall, losing four of their last five games and conceding in bulk, including a brutal 7-1 defeat to Inter Miami. Their overall away form has been particularly dreadful, but home displays have been more resilient, with three wins and five draws from twelve fixtures at Saputo Stadium. Injuries are a major concern, with six players sidelined including Bryce Duke and Fabrice-Jean Picault-type contributors to midfield and defense, disrupting squad continuity. Despite the poor run, the fact this is a home fixture against a similarly out-of-form opponent keeps Montreal competitive. Watch for their attacking response after such a heavy defeat last time out.
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Form Rating
4/10
Columbus Crew have managed just one win in their last six matches, including a 3-0...
Columbus Crew have managed just one win in their last six matches, including a 3-0 victory over Colorado Rapids sandwiched between defeats. Their away record is notably weak this season, with only one win in twelve road trips, a red flag heading into this fixture. Injuries have hit the squad hard too, with four key players out including Yaw Yeboah-type attacking pieces and defensive cover. Columbus have shown they can score, netting 35 goals across the campaign, but their away defense has been consistently exposed. Their away struggles make this a tough ask against a Montreal side fighting for pride on home soil.
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CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew - Match Analysis
CF Montreal's home record, three wins and five draws from twelve games, is far stronger than their away form, and Columbus have won just once in twelve road matches this season. Despite Montreal's poor overall campaign, hosting advantage plus Columbus's road struggles give the home side a slight statistical edge in this closely contested bottom-table clash.
Draw No Bet: CF Montreal is a strong alternative, protecting against a draw while capitalizing on home advantage. Over 2.5 Goals also looks appealing given both teams' leaky defenses, combined goals per game sit near 2.64 this season. These alternative markets offer better risk-adjusted value than a straight moneyline bet given the tight underlying numbers.
With CF Montreal 15th and Columbus 13th, both well outside playoff contention, this fixture carries little beyond pride and squad building for next season. Neither team is fighting for anything tangible in the standings, which often leads to open, less cautious football as players look to end the campaign on a positive note.
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