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

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

DC United and CF Montreal are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Sunday at Audi Field, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

DC United approach round 15 as number 7 in the Major League Soccer table with 16 points on their account so far. With 13 rounds behind them, CF Montreal have amassed 13 points, placing them as number 11 in the standings.

Team form: DC United vs CF Montreal

DC United Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as DC United beat New York City FC 0-2, followed by a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 1-3 defeat against Chicago Fire FC. DC United 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 zero and lost four, as they scored six and conceded 12 goals.

CF Montreal Form

CF Montreal only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United. Then a 2-2 draw with Portland Timbers followed, before Chicago Fire FC claimed a 0-2 victory. CF Montreal managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew zero as well as losing five, while scoring 15 time and letting in eight.

Betting stats for DC United 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 DC United and CF Montreal played across all tournaments.

Players in form: DC United vs CF Montreal

Prince Osei Owusu shows decent form right now for CF Montreal, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing DC United, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Tai Baribo also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Betting markets: DC United vs CF Montreal

Full-time result

DC United claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing six. CF Montreal won two of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost seven of the games in this run. DC United have not lost to CF Montreal in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

DC United scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. CF Montreal scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. DC United managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, CF Montreal were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

DC United saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. In the last ten games for CF Montreal, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.5 times goals per game themselves.