


The 23rd February 2025 match between CF Montreal and Atlanta United promises lots of interest before the commencement of MLS Round 1. The two teams have been busy in pre-season—Atlanta United boast a four-match unbeaten run, while Montreal are rebuilding their team with new signings. With new additions such as Paraguayan winger Miguel Almirón strengthening Atlanta and forward Prince Owusu adding his skills to Montreal, there is much on the line and the forecasts are riddled with all the uncertainty football has in store, from sudden weather to impromptu referee calls. In this preview, we examine each team's recent performance in depth, highlight important news, and dish up five betting tips to guide you through this thrilling match.
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Atlanta United enters this year's opener with a mix of confidence and momentum. Their pre-season record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat (LWWDW), and they have shown solid home form with a record of 2 wins and 1 draw (WDW). Their most recent game—a highly entertaining 3-2 win over FC Dallas—was highlighted by Saba Lobjanidze scoring two goals and Edwin Mosquera hitting the target. Ronny Deila's side have also posted a great streak of scoring first in 4 out of their 5 games, alongside a tight discipline that has them below 4.5 cards in all their games to date.
The latest to join is Paraguayan winger Miguel Almirón, who left a remarkable six-year stay at Newcastle United. His experience from over 223 games, 30 goals, and 12 assists for Newcastle will be priceless as Atlanta seek to start their MLS campaign with fireworks. In the midst of all the positivity, however, the inevitable uncertainties—a mysterious injury, an unplanned red card, or nasty weather—remain part of the beautiful game.
CF Montreal
CF Montreal's pre-season has been a rollercoaster with 1 win and 2 losses (LWL). Their away record of 1 win and 1 loss (LW) testifies to some weakness, such as in their narrow 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union. Under the management of Laurent Courtois, Montreal are clearly rebuilding. They're coming into this match with a defensive record in which they've lost their last four matches, and they possess a record of discipline with less than 4.5 cards in every match.
Montreal camp is buzzing with the latest news, and that is the two-season signing of forward Prince Owusu, with an option for a third. The 28-year-old arrives from a successful spell at Toronto FC where he netted nine goals from 37 games and should have something to inject into Montreal's attacking quota. Though departures of key players like midfielder Mathieu Choinière and forwards Josef Martinez and Matias Coccaro (on loan) have left gaps, club president Gabriel Gervais is hopeful about the team's prospects, further enhanced by the signings of Giacomo Vrioni, Fabian Herbers, and promising Ukrainian talent Hennadii Synchuk.
Head to Head
In history, this rivalry is pegged at Atlanta 3, Montreal 4, and 3 draws. Latest form would prove to tell for itself as, while Montreal were on their first three-match streak without loss, Atlanta had committed the foul of conceding in their past three matches.
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Expert Betting Tips
✅ Betting Tip 1- Atlanta/Draw + Under 3.5 Total Goals @ 1.87 Odds (1xbet):-
In view of Atlanta's home ground advantage and their scoring first capability, combined with Montreal's shaky defense and defensive-minded strategy, this bet combination against a high-scoring upset safeguards while providing for likely draw situation opportunities.
✅ Betting Tip 2 - Atlanta to Score First @ 1.6 Odds (Betway):-
Atlanta United's consistent practice of scoring first in 4 out of 5 games, added to the attacking creativity of Almirón and the finishing power of Lobjanidze and Mosquera, ensures that it is a safe bet that Atlanta will score first, although the final score is uncertain.
✅ Betting Tip 3 - Under 11 Total Corners @ 1.61 Odds (Bet365):-
The head-to-head figures and recent corner trends (Montreal under 10.5 corners in 5 of 6 games, and the same in Atlanta's games with under 10.5 corners in 4 of 5) suggest a game where neither team gets overwhelmed by set-piece opportunities. Under 10.5 corners could be a punt worth placing on.
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