CF Montreal vs New England Revolution – Match Preview

As the Major League Soccer season progresses, CF Montreal is set to host New England Revolution at Saputo Stadium. This event marks the tournament’s opening round on Friday, August 24th, with a 23:30 GMT kickoff. Standing 22nd after 25 matches, CF Montreal aims to use their home advantage to improve their position. Meanwhile, New England Revolution, placed 27th with 23 points from 23 games, is striving to move up from the league’s lower end. Both teams, starting the season with modest expectations, are keen to win this match to improve their standings and defy pre-season forecasts.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal’s performance has been inconsistent, as seen in their last three games. They faced a 2-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup on August 9th, a result that matched bookmakers’ predictions. Before this, they celebrated a 3-2 win over Atletico de San Luis, which was also expected. However, their July 27th match against Orlando City ended in a 4-1 loss, aligning with predictions once more. These outcomes suggest Montreal’s form is stable but could benefit from improvements.

New England Revolution – Form

The New England Revolution’s recent results have been mixed. They achieved a 1:1 draw with New York City FC at home in the Leagues Cup on August 9th, surpassing expectations. Before this, they had another 1:1 draw, this time against Nashville SC on August 6th, which was below expectations. Their last win was a narrow 1:0 victory over Mazatlan FC on July 28th, which met bookmaker predictions. These matches, all played at home, set the stage for an interesting away game challenge.

CF Montreal – New England Revolution – Head to Head

The most recent clash between CF Montreal and New England Revolution took place on August 26th, 2023. Montreal secured a 1:0 win in this Major League Soccer match. Over their last 10 meetings, CF Montreal has won 3 times, while New England Revolution has claimed 7 victories, showing a stronger record in these encounters. In the past 5 head-to-head games, both teams scored in 2 matches. Montreal has won 3 of the last 4 matches against New England without conceding a goal. Conversely, New England has lost 3 of the last 4 matches against Montreal, scoring less than 0.5 goals in those losses. Montreal has scored in 8 of the last 9 matches against New England.

CF Montreal – New England Revolution – Standings

With Round 1 of the Major League Soccer taking place at Saputo Stadium, the standings show a tight competition between CF Montreal and New England Revolution. Montreal, in 22nd place with 27 points from 25 matches, slightly leads over the Revolution, who are 27th with 23 points after 23 games. This four-point gap and two-game difference add competitiveness to their matchup. While Montreal aims to meet their pre-season expectation of a mid-table finish, the Revolution is looking to improve from their position near the bottom. Both teams are eager to surpass their current standings as they face off in this early competition stage.

CF Montreal vs New England Revolution – Top scorers

Sunusi Ibrahim leads the scoring for the home team with 6 goals in the Major League Soccer this season. Josef Martinez follows closely with 5 goals, and Matias Coccaro’s 4 goals are also significant. Bryce Duke and Dominik Yankov have each added 2 goals, enhancing the team’s attack.

For the away team, Giacomo Vrioni is the top scorer with 8 goals. Carles Gil has contributed 5 goals. Esmir Bajraktarevic and Emmanuel Boateng have each scored 2 goals, with Tomas Chancalay matching their tally. This shows the away team has several players capable of challenging the home defense.

CF Montreal vs New England Revolution – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor CF Montreal in this match, with odds at 1.90, compared to New England Revolution’s 3.50. The draw is set at 3.75. Montreal’s strong home form and their recent success in head-to-head matches give them an advantage. The absence of significant injuries and suspensions could further benefit them. The Revolution, struggling near the bottom with a less favorable goal differential, faces a tough challenge.

For alternative betting markets, the “halftime-fulltime” bet on Montreal offers odds of 2.50. The “draw-no-bet” option for Montreal backers is at 1.444, providing a refund if the match ends in a draw. The “double-chance” market offers Revolution supporters a safer bet at 1.25 for a draw or an away win, reflecting the unpredictable nature of this fixture.

CF Montreal vs New England Revolution – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are set at 1.60, indicating an expectation of a high-scoring game. Historical data shows a trend towards high-scoring matches, with 7 out of the last 9 meetings exceeding the 2.5 goal mark. CF Montreal and New England Revolution’s recent scoring and conceding records suggest potential for exploiting defensive weaknesses. The “Over 2.5” bet at 1.60 odds appears to offer value, given both teams’ recent performances and Montreal’s solid defensive record in their last 4 matches against the Revolution.

CF Montreal vs New England Revolution – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams To Score (BTTS)” are 1.571 for ‘Yes’ and 2.25 for ‘No’. This fixture has seen goals from both teams in 7 out of their last 10 encounters. CF Montreal’s recent home games show a strong defense, with 3 clean sheets in their last 4 wins against the Revolution. New England Revolution’s recent away games have shown variability, with both teams scoring in 2 of their last 5 matches. Given these factors, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.571 seems a probable outcome for bettors.

CF Montreal vs New England Revolution – Prediction