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.