Major League Soccer: Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 23 match between Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Subaru Park and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

The Philadelphia Union go into the game in rank 13 in the Eastern Conference, while the CF Montreal rank 14 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal

Philadelphia Union Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Philadelphia Union managed to beat New York City FC 2-3, before drawing 2-2 with Inter Miami CF. Most recently, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Austin FC. Philadelphia Union claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored ten and conceded six goals.

CF Montreal Form

In their last three matches, CF Montreal drew 1-1 with DC United, beat Columbus Crew 1-2 before a 2-2 draw with LA Galaxy. CF Montreal claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 16 goals to ten.

Betting stats for Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Milan Iloski brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Philadelphia Union will start him against CF Montreal, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Prince Osei Owusu, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Popular betting markets: Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Subaru Park across all tournaments Philadelphia Union won four times, drew four and lost two times. CF Montreal claimed two wins, one draw and seven defeats in their last 10 games away. Philadelphia Union did not lose any of their last 6 matches. Philadelphia Union did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. CF Montreal conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Philadelphia Union have not lost to CF Montreal in 8 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Philadelphia Union scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. CF Montreal scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Philadelphia Union games Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive CF Montreal games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Philadelphia Union managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, CF Montreal kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Philadelphia Union have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with CF Montreal.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Philadelphia Union’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of CF Montreal’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Philadelphia Union scored at least once in their previous 10 matches. CF Montreal conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.