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Major League Soccer: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montreal – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between FC Cincinnati and CF Montreal who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When CF Montreal come to TQL Stadium for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, FC Cincinnati will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

FC Cincinnati approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 2 in the table, having claimed 62 points this season so far. With 33 games behind them, CF Montreal amassed 28 points, placing them as number 13 before their next fixture.

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Team form: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montreal

FC Cincinnati Form

FC Cincinnati look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat LA Galaxy by 2-3, before drawing 1-1 with Orlando City. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out New York Red Bulls 0-1. FC Cincinnati only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Major League Soccer matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored six and conceded five goals.

CF Montreal Form

In their last three matches, CF Montreal lost 0-2 against New York Red Bulls, won 1-4 against Charlotte FC, and drew 1-1 with Nashville SC. CF Montreal won half their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 13 goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting facts for FC Cincinnati 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 FC Cincinnati and CF Montreal played across all tournaments.

  • In 11 of the last 13 FC Cincinnati home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 FC Cincinnati home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 FC Cincinnati home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 FC Cincinnati home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 CF Montreal away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 CF Montreal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 CF Montreal matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 CF Montreal matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 CF Montreal away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montreal

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Brenner da Silva brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, FC Cincinnati will start him against CF Montreal, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Dante Sealy, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montreal

Full-time result

FC Cincinnati claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. CF Montreal won four, drew two and lost four of their last 10 games away. Astonishingly, CF Montreal failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches.

Both teams to score

FC Cincinnati scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. CF Montreal scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 7 consecutive away games CF Montreal played. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While FC Cincinnati managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, CF Montreal kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. FC Cincinnati have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with CF Montreal.

Total goals

FC Cincinnati saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of CF Montreal’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.