CF Montreal vs New York City FC – Match Preview

Major League Soccer’s opening round brings an exciting match. CF Montreal will welcome New York City FC at Saputo Stadium on Friday, October 19th. The game starts at 22:00 GMT. Montreal, currently 18th with 40 points, aims to climb up the table. NYCFC, in 11th place with 50 points, seeks to strengthen their position. Both teams had aimed for a mid-table finish. An early victory is crucial for setting a positive season tone.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal has been in promising form, winning their last two home games. They defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3:0 on September 28. A 2:0 victory over Chicago Fire FC followed. Their latest match, however, ended in a 2:0 loss to Charlotte FC on October 5. This result was unexpected. Josef Martinez and Nathan Saliba have been key to their recent successes.

New York City FC – Form

New York City FC has had varied results recently. They won 3-1 against Nashville SC at home on October 6. A thrilling 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati followed. Their standout performance was a 5-1 win against New York Red Bulls. This victory broke the trend of low-scoring derbies, showcasing the team’s potential.

CF Montreal – New York City FC – Head to Head

The teams last met on July 3, 2024, with NYCFC winning 2-0 at Saputo Stadium. In their past 10 meetings, CF Montreal won once, NYCFC won eight times, and one match ended in a draw. NYCFC has been dominant. The last five matches saw both teams score in only one game. Montreal has been on a losing streak in their last three encounters, often scoring less than 1.5 goals.

CF Montreal – New York City FC – Standings

The standings show a gap between CF Montreal and NYCFC as the match approaches. Montreal is 18th with 40 points after 33 matches. NYCFC is in a slightly better position, 11th with 50 points. Both teams are eager to improve their standings. This match could be crucial for their ambitions.

CF Montreal vs New York City FC – Top scorers

Josef Martinez leads Montreal’s attack with 10 goals. Sunusi Ibrahim has added 6 goals. Matias Coccaro and Bryce Duke have contributed 4 and 3 goals, respectively. Caden Clark has also scored 3 goals from midfield. For NYCFC, Alonso Martinez has scored 16 goals. Santiago Rodriguez has 12 goals from midfield. Hannes Wolf and Monsef Bakrar have scored 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Agustin Ojeda has added 3 goals from midfield.

CF Montreal vs New York City FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor NYCFC with odds of 2.25 for an away win. This reflects their form and historical dominance. CF Montreal has odds of 2.90 for a home win. The odds for a draw are 3.60. The “halftime-fulltime” bet and “draw-no-bet” options offer interesting possibilities. The “double-chance” market has odds of 1.615 for a Montreal win or draw.

CF Montreal vs New York City FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are 1.53, indicating an expected high-scoring game. However, past encounters have often seen fewer than 3.5 goals. Montreal’s recent games have featured regular scoring and conceding. NYCFC has shown a tighter defense. The “Under 2.5” goals option, at odds of 2.40, might appeal to some bettors.

CF Montreal vs New York City FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for ‘Yes’ in the BTTS market are 1.444. This suggests a good chance of both teams scoring. Historically, both teams scored in 3 out of their last 10 matches. Montreal’s and NYCFC’s recent forms support this outcome. Given Montreal’s defensive challenges and NYCFC’s scoring ability, ‘BTTS: Yes’ is likely.

CF Montreal vs New York City FC – Prediction