Atlanta United vs CF Montreal – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action is set to unfold at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United will host CF Montreal for the season’s opening round on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2024. The game, starting at 23:30 GMT, is expected to be a thrilling event. Atlanta United, ranked 22nd with 34 points, aims to climb the standings. CF Montreal, in 20th place with 37 points, seeks to improve their rank. Both teams, initially hoping to finish in the top six, are eager for a win to advance their campaigns. With bookmakers favoring a home win, Atlanta United plans to use their home advantage to tip the scales.

Atlanta United – Form

Atlanta United’s recent performance has shown variability. On September 28th, they managed a 1:1 draw against Philadelphia Union, surpassing expectations. Before that, they played Inter Miami CF at home, which ended in a 2:2 draw. Their match on September 14th against Nashville SC ended in a 0:2 loss at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a surprising result since Atlanta was favored to win. The opposition’s goals overshadowed Atlanta’s efforts, leaving them determined to prove themselves in their next game.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with a win, a draw, and a loss. They secured a 3:0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes at home on September 28th, meeting expectations. Before that, they had a challenging 2:2 draw away against New England Revolution. Their previous game resulted in a 4:1 defeat by FC Cincinnati, despite a late goal from Kwadwo Opoku.

Atlanta United – CF Montreal – Head to Head

The last game between Atlanta United and CF Montreal was on July 13, 2024. CF Montreal won 1:0 in the Major League Soccer. In their last 10 matches, Atlanta United has won 4 times, while CF Montreal has 3 victories. This shows the teams are closely matched. In the last 5 home games for Atlanta against Montreal, both teams scored in 4 matches. Atlanta has a strong home record, not losing to Montreal in their last 6 meetings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with 5 wins. These games often feature many goals, with more than 2.5 goals scored in 4 out of the last 5 matches.

Atlanta United – CF Montreal – Standings

In the unfolding Major League Soccer season, Atlanta United and CF Montreal are at a critical point. After 31 matches, Atlanta is 22nd with 34 points, and Montreal is 20th with 37 points. Only three points separate them, underlining the match’s competitive nature. Both teams had aimed for the top six but are currently underperforming. With home advantage, Atlanta United is keen to close the gap and overtake Montreal in the standings.

Atlanta United vs CF Montreal – Top scorers

Atlanta United’s attack is led by Saba Lobzhanidze, with 8 goals this season. Daniel Rios follows with 6 goals, and Jamal Thiare has 5. Aleksey Miranchuk and Stian Gregersen each have added two goals from midfield and defense, respectively. For the visitors, Josef Martinez also has 8 goals. Sunusi Ibrahim has scored 6 times, and Matias Coccaro has 4 goals. Bryce Duke and Caden Clark, both midfielders, have contributed 3 goals each, highlighting Montreal’s attacking depth.

Atlanta United vs CF Montreal – Full-Time Betting

For the season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, bookmakers favor Atlanta United with odds of 1.57 for a win. A draw is at 4.50, and an away win for CF Montreal is at 4.75. Given Atlanta’s strong home record against Montreal and their scoring consistency, they are likely to win. However, Montreal’s recent form could defy the odds, especially considering Atlanta’s defensive challenges. For alternative betting, the “halftime-fulltime” option offers 2.05 for Atlanta leading at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” market for Atlanta is at 1.25, and the “double-chance” market for a win by either team is at 2.3.

Atlanta United vs CF Montreal – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.44, and “Under 2.5” goals is at 2.70. Past meetings and current season stats suggest a high-scoring game is likely. Atlanta has scored 41 and conceded 45 in 31 matches, while Montreal has 44 goals for and 61 against. This points to the “Over 2.5” option as a valuable bet.

Atlanta United vs CF Montreal – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.53, and for “BTTS: No” at 2.38. Historical matchups and this season’s performances suggest both teams are likely to score. Given both teams’ offensive strengths and Montreal’s defensive issues, “BTTS: Yes” is a plausible outcome for bettors.

Atlanta United vs CF Montreal – Prediction