New England Revolution vs CF Montreal – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action continues as New England Revolution hosts CF Montreal at Gillette Stadium. The match is scheduled for Monday, September 18th, with a 23:30 GMT kick-off. The Revolution, currently 28th with 27 points, aims to climb the standings. They have faced challenges this season but remain determined. CF Montreal, in 23rd place with 30 points, also seeks to ascend the rankings. They started the season with hopes of breaking into the top six. Both teams are keen on a victory to positively impact their seasons.

New England Revolution – Form

The New England Revolution’s recent performance has been mixed. They faced a 3:0 defeat against Orlando City on September 14th. This away game result matched the bookmakers’ predictions. Before this, they drew 2:2 with St. Louis City at home on September 7th. Luca Langoni and Carles Gil scored the goals. Despite being slight favorites, they couldn’t clinch a win. On September 1st, Real Salt Lake defeated them 2:0 in another away game, marking a tough period for the team.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal has shown varied performance in recent away games. They secured a 2:1 victory over Charlotte FC at home on September 14th, surpassing expectations. Their last away game on August 31st ended in a 4:1 loss to FC Cincinnati. Kwadwo Opoku scored the only goal for Montreal. Before this, they faced a 5:0 defeat against New England Revolution. These results, aligning with bookmakers’ forecasts, highlight their struggles in away matches.

New England Revolution – CF Montreal – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on August 24, 2024. New England Revolution won 5-0. In their past 10 meetings, the Revolution has won 7 times, while CF Montreal has 3 wins. This record shows the Revolution’s advantage in these matchups. In the last 5 encounters, both teams scored in 3 games. This trend indicates competitive and offensive play. The Revolution has won 7 of their last 9 home games against Montreal. However, they conceded goals in 8 out of the last 10 matches, showing Montreal’s ability to score against them.

New England Revolution – CF Montreal – Standings

As the tournament begins at Gillette Stadium, both teams are in a crucial position. New England Revolution is 28th with 27 points from 27 matches. They aim to improve from their current bottom-middle standing. CF Montreal is slightly better at 23rd with 30 points from 28 matches. They are close to their pre-season prediction as a mid-table team. This match is critical for both teams’ aspirations this season.

New England Revolution vs CF Montreal – Top scorers

Giacomo Vrioni leads the home team’s attack with 9 goals this season. Carles Gil follows with 6 goals. Bobby Wood, Esmir Bajraktarevic, and Emmanuel Boateng each have scored 2 goals, adding depth to their offense. For the away team, Sunusi Ibrahim is the top scorer with 6 goals. Josef Martinez has 5 goals, posing a threat to the home defense. Matias Coccaro, with 4 goals, and Bryce Duke and Dominik Yankov, each with 2 goals, demonstrate the team’s balanced scoring ability.

New England Revolution vs CF Montreal – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor New England Revolution with odds of 1.80 for a home win. CF Montreal stands at 4.20 for an away victory, with a draw at 3.60. The Revolution’s recent win over Montreal and their strong home record suggest they might continue their success. Despite both teams’ defensive issues, this match could be decisive.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” with the Revolution at 2.375 to lead and win. The “draw-no-bet” market offers New England at 1.364, providing a safety net for a draw. The “double-chance” market gives odds of 1.222 for a New England win or draw, appealing to cautious bettors.

New England Revolution vs CF Montreal – Over/Under Betting

Recent matches between these teams have often been high-scoring. With 8 out of the last 10 meetings exceeding 2.5 goals, this trend may continue. The Revolution’s attack and Montreal’s defensive issues suggest a potential for many goals. The “Over 2.5” goals option at odds of 1.533 is attractive. For those seeking higher returns, “Over 3.5” goals at 2.25 could be worth considering.

New England Revolution vs CF Montreal – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 1.53, indicating a fair chance of both teams scoring. In their last 10 matchups, both teams scored in 6 games. New England’s home form and Montreal’s away scoring record suggest “BTTS: No” at odds of 2.38 might be a more likely outcome for this match.

New England Revolution vs CF Montreal – Prediction