CF Montreal and Columbus Crew are going head-to-head against each other this week at the Saputo Stadium for the first time this season. It has been a disaster so far for both clubs, after a long period of struggles. Montreal are heading into this game with 2 defeats in their last 2 games while Columbus Crew lost their last game.
According to the current table, CF Montreal is currently in 12th place with 12 points on the eastern conference table and Columbus Crew is in 8th with 15 points.
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CF Montreal have been in free fall for most parts of the season, with a series of poor results in the MLS. They suffered back-to-back defeats in their last 2 matches and 2 draws in prior games. As a result, in their last 5 league games, their results were: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats. And their overall result this season is currently: 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats.
CF Montreal played their last game against Inter Miami at home and the game ended in a 3-2 defeat. According to match reports, Bryce Duke and Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scored 2 quick goals in the 22nd and 32nd minutes. And by the end of the first half, Inter Miami equalized to bring the game level at half time. And in the 2nd half, Inter Miami scored the winning goal and Montreal lost the game in the end. In the end, statistics showed, CF Montreal had 53% possession, 6 shots on target and 10 corner kicks.
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew are just as poor as their opponents presently even though they are 4 places above them on the table. The Crew have also experienced a lengthy period of poor games as results shows they are without a win their last 7 games in a row. In Particular, in their last 5 games, they recorded 4 draws and 1 defeat. As a result their overall record is: 3 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats.
Columbus Crew was defeated at home in their last match against FC Cincinnati. According to match reports, the first half ended without goals from both clubs. But by the 76th minute, Columbus Crew were trailing by 2 goals. In the 79th minute, Maximilian Arfsten scored the only goal for Columbus Crew, the game ended 2-1. In the end, Columbus Crew stats was: 54% possession, 4 shots on target and 4 corner kicks.
Head to Head
Records of the last 20 meetings between Columbus Crew and CF Montreal shows, Columbus Crew won 8 matches while CF Montreal won 7 and 5 matches ended as a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
Although both clubs are clearly struggling, CF Montreal are expected to put in a better performance against Columbus Crew in this game. The home advantage will play a critical role in the result but neither side is formidable.
According to the h2h streaks, Columbus Crew are unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. 5 of the last 6 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. 8 of the last 10 meetings ended with less than 4.5 cards and the last 10 meetings ended with less than 10.5 corners.
- Under 10 Corners at 1.68 Odds
- Both Teams to Score at 1.63 Odds
- Draw FT at 3.60 Odds