CF Montreal vs San Jose Earthquakes – Match Preview

CF Montreal is set to host San Jose Earthquakes at Saputo Stadium on Friday, September 28th. The game kicks off at 23:30 GMT. CF Montreal is currently 21st with 34 points, and San Jose Earthquakes are 29th with 18 points, both after 30 games. Montreal aims to move up the table, eyeing a top-six finish. The Earthquakes, facing a tough season, aim for a win to boost confidence and standings.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal has shown varied performance recently. Their last game on September 21 against Chicago Fire FC ended in a 2:0 win. Josef Martinez and Caden Clark scored for Montreal. Before that, they drew 2:2 with New England Revolution. Tom Pearce and Nathan Saliba scored in that match. Earlier, they won 2:1 at home against Charlotte FC, thanks to Caden Clark and Bryce Duke. These results met bookmakers’ expectations.

San Jose Earthquakes – Form

The Earthquakes have had inconsistent results lately. Their latest match on September 22, 2024, ended in a 1-2 loss at home to St. Louis City. This result was unexpected by bookmakers. Before this, they managed a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC, with goals from Amahl Pellegrino and Paul Marie. Their game against Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-2 loss. The Earthquakes have found it hard to maintain consistency on the road.

CF Montreal – San Jose Earthquakes – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on March 3, 2019. Montreal won 2-1. In their last 10 meetings, Montreal has won twice, and San Jose hasn’t won any. This suggests Montreal’s dominance in recent history. The matches have generally been low-scoring, with fewer than 3.5 goals in the last 3 encounters.

CF Montreal – San Jose Earthquakes – Standings

CF Montreal is 21st with 34 points from 30 matches. They aim to break into the top 6. Hosting San Jose Earthquakes, who are 29th with 18 points, could be crucial for improving their position. The Earthquakes aim to climb up from the bottom. This clash is pivotal for both teams’ seasons.

CF Montreal vs San Jose Earthquakes – Top scorers

Josef Martinez and Sunusi Ibrahim lead Montreal’s attack with 6 goals each. Matias Coccaro follows with 4 goals. Bryce Duke and Caden Clark have added 3 and 2 goals, respectively. For the Earthquakes, Amahl Pellegrino leads with 7 goals. Jeremy Ebobisse has scored 5 times. Cristian Espinoza and Hernan Lopez have each scored 4 goals, while Paul Marie has added 3.

CF Montreal vs San Jose Earthquakes – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor CF Montreal at 1.85 for a win. A draw is at 3.90, and an away win for San Jose is at 3.70. Montreal’s recent wins and historical advantage suggest they are likely to win. San Jose’s position and defensive record make Montreal’s win more probable, despite similar goalscoring records.

Alternative bets include “halftime-fulltime” at 2.40 for Montreal. “Draw-no-bet” for Montreal is at 1.40. “Double-chance” bets for Montreal win or draw are at 1.286, appealing for cautious bettors.

CF Montreal vs San Jose Earthquakes – Over/Under Betting

“Over 2.5” goals is at 1.50, indicating an expected high-scoring game. “Under 3.5” is at 1.615, matching the trend of low-scoring head-to-head matches. Montreal’s and San Jose’s records suggest potential for a high-scoring match. “Over 2.5” at 1.50 and “Over 3.5” at 2.20 are worth considering for those expecting an attacking game.

CF Montreal vs San Jose Earthquakes – BTTS Betting

“BTTS: Yes” is at 1.50, showing a moderate chance of both teams scoring. Montreal’s and San Jose’s defensive and offensive records support this outcome. “BTTS: Yes” at 1.50 is likely, considering both teams’ performances.

CF Montreal vs San Jose Earthquakes – Prediction