Major League Soccer: CF Montreal vs DC United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 19 match between CF Montreal and DC United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both CF Montreal and DC United need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Saputo Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

The CF Montreal enter the game ranked 14 in the Eastern Conference, while the DC United are 9 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: CF Montreal vs DC United

CF Montreal Form

CF Montreal only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 1-0 and 0-1 against Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF respectively. At least they managed a 2-2 draw with New England Revolution. CF Montreal claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Major League Soccer, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored six and conceded seven goals.

DC United Form

DC United go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo FC. They went on to beat Toronto FC by 2-1, before sharing the spoils with Nashville SC in a 2-2 draw. DC United claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by eight goals to nine.

Betting stats for CF Montreal and DC United

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 CF Montreal and DC United played across all tournaments.

Players on top: CF Montreal vs DC United

Tai Baribo scored five goals in six Major League Soccer games for DC United. This took his total for the season up to 11 goals scored in Major League Soccer. Prince Osei Owusu is the man to point out for the home side, scoring four times in six Major League Soccer outings.

Popular markets: CF Montreal vs DC United

Full-time result

CF Montreal claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing three. DC United won two of their last 10 games away, drew six and lost two of the games in this run. DC United didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games. DC United didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games. CF Montreal have not lost to DC United in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

CF Montreal scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. DC United scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 7 consecutive DC United games. CF Montreal managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, DC United were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. DC United have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with CF Montreal when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for CF Montreal, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for DC United, who scored 2.2 times on average in these matches. DC United scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.