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Columbus Crew
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This Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal prediction centers on a mid-table Eastern Conference clash with modest stakes but real betting value. Columbus sit 11th with 20 points, while Montreal trail in 13th on 17, and the home side carries a two-place, +0.16 points-per-game edge into this one.
Columbus have been streaky, mixing Leagues Cup wins over Atlas and Pachuca with a rough 1-3 loss at Charlotte and draws against Miami and Pumas. At home this season they've won four of nine, a solid but not dominant record. Injuries to Abou Ali, Thiare, and Bangoura thin their attacking options.
Montreal arrive even shakier, winless in five MLS matches with just one win in their last nine away trips, conceding nearly two goals per game on the road. Their defense has been the recurring problem, with 35 goals conceded in 18 matches.
Bookmakers strongly favor Columbus at 59.5%, and the underlying numbers support that lean: better home form, healthier goal difference, and Montreal's poor travel record. Expect goals too, with a combined 2.77 goals per game across both sides. Columbus should have enough at home to see off a Montreal side still searching for consistency, though the visitors' capacity to draw level should not be entirely dismissed.
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2026 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
Since 2025, these teams have met twice, with Columbus winning at home 2-1 in April 2025 and playing out a...
Since 2025, these teams have met twice, with Columbus winning at home 2-1 in April 2025 and playing out a 1-1 draw in Montreal a month later. Historically Columbus have dominated at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, rarely losing there to Montreal in recent seasons. The pattern favors the home side again, though Montreal's ability to grab draws on the road in previous meetings suggests this fixture isn't always straightforward for Columbus.
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9 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
5.7/10
Columbus have been inconsistent domestically, drawing with Inter Miami and losing to Charlotte and New...
Columbus have been inconsistent domestically, drawing with Inter Miami and losing to Charlotte and New York City FC in recent weeks, though Leagues Cup form has been strong with back-to-back wins over Atlas and Pachuca. Their home record of four wins, two draws, and three losses in nine matches shows dependable but unspectacular form. Injuries to Abou Ali, Thiare, and Bangoura will test squad depth in attack. Diego Rossi remains the player to watch, capable of unlocking tighter defenses when Columbus commit numbers forward at home.
12 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
5.7/10
CF Montreal have won just once in their last nine matches, with draws against DC...
CF Montreal have won just once in their last nine matches, with draws against DC United and New England Revolution the recent highlights. Their away form is particularly troubling, just one win in nine on the road this season while conceding at nearly two goals per game. Injuries to Hidalgo, Carmona, Amaya, and Morales have hit multiple positions, compounding their defensive fragility. Despite the struggles, they've shown resilience in draws, suggesting they won't simply capitulate against a Columbus side that also has defensive question marks.
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Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal - Match Analysis
Columbus hold a two-place table advantage and a healthier points-per-game rate, but the biggest factor is Montreal's road form, just one win in nine away matches this season while conceding heavily. Columbus's home record of four wins from nine is solid, and the bookmakers' 59.5% implied probability reflects this gap. Montreal's defensive injuries further tilt the balance toward the home side.
Draw No Bet: Columbus Crew offers strong value by removing draw risk while still backing the favorite. Over 2.5 Goals is another compelling option, as both teams have leaky defenses and a combined scoring rate of 2.77 goals per game this season. These alternative markets balance risk better than a straight moneyline bet given Montreal's occasional resilience in draws.
Columbus have been streaky but competitive, picking up Leagues Cup wins and MLS draws against tougher opposition like Inter Miami. Montreal, meanwhile, are winless in five MLS matches and have struggled badly away from home. This form gap supports the home win prediction, though Montreal's frequent draws elsewhere suggest they won't be easily brushed aside without a fight.
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