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Major League Soccer: CF Montreal vs New York City FC – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 10 match between CF Montreal and New York City FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

New York City FC go up against CF Montreal this coming Saturday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Saputo Stadium.

The CF Montreal go into the game in rank 11 in the Eastern Conference, while the New York City FC rank 7 in the Eastern Conference.

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Team form: CF Montreal vs New York City FC

CF Montreal Form

In their last three games, CF Montreal lost 3-0 against New England Revolution, got defeated 1-2 by Philadelphia Union before winning 4-1 against Red Bull New York. CF Montreal claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and lost three, scored nine goals and conceded ten.

New York City FC Form

In their previous three games, New York City FC drew 1-1 with St. Louis City, then lost 2-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps and 1-2 against Charlotte FC. New York City FC won half their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding ten.

Betting facts for CF Montreal and New York City FC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between CF Montreal and New York City FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In the last 8 CF Montreal matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 8 CF Montreal matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • CF Montreal have lost 7 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • CF Montreal have lost 7 of the last 8 matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • CF Montreal have lost 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 5 of the last 7 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 New York City FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players on top: CF Montreal vs New York City FC

Nicolas Fernandez scored five goals in six Major League Soccer games for New York City FC. This took his total for the season up to six goals scored in Major League Soccer. Prince Osei Owusu is the man to point out for the home side, scoring five times in six Major League Soccer outings.

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Full-time result

CF Montreal won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Saputo Stadium. They drew four and lost four as well, while New York City FC won six of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost three. CF Montreal have beaten New York City FC in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

CF Montreal scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. New York City FC scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While CF Montreal managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, New York City FC kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of CF Montreal’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for New York City FC, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.7 times goals per game. CF Montreal’s last 9 matches had more than three goals.