The air is electric with expectation as Nashville SC prepares to host CF Montreal at GEODIS Park on March 22, 2025. Nashville, buoyed by a resurgence of attacking panache, looks to cement their Eastern Conference surge against a Montreal team fighting to rescript their struggling season. The Boys in Gold stunned the league last week, stylishly ripping Philadelphia to shreds, while Le CFM battled to gain a gutty point against DC United. History favors Nashville, but Montreal's wounded pride could spark an upset. With wounded starters resting and stars poised to shine, this clash already has rollercoaster emotion, tactics, and good old-fashioned MLS drama written all over it. Who claims the narrative—resurgent hosts or renegade visitors?
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Nashville SC are remaking their narrative as stoic defenders-turned-attacking maestros. Their 3-1 win against Philadelphia last week was one for the ages—Samuel Surridge, Ahmed Qasem, and Hany Mukhtar beating flabbergasted Union defense for only 38% possession. Twelve on-target shots, four saves, and a grueling 20 fouls characterized their ruthless streak. Coach B.J. Callaghan has ignited something, bringing them to a 2-1-1 record, placing them fifth in the East. However, injuries to Tyler Boyd, Bryan Acosta, and Maximus Ekk, and international call-ups for Matthew Corcoran, Andy Najar, and Jacob Shaffelburg, tested their depth. Mukhtar, a goal in four games, remains the glue that keeps everything together. With an xG of 1.48, Nashville's form (LDLWW) shows that they're hitting their best just when it matters.
CF Montreal
CF Montreal's season is a storm-tossed vessel seeking port. Their 0-0 tie against DC United most recently was a glimpse of hope—49% possession, 10 shots, and six saves showing the rugged resolve in the midst of adversity. Yet no wins (0-1-3) leave them 13th in the East. Injuries strike them down—Samuel Piette, Giacomo Vrioni, Jalen Neal, and Gennadiy Synchuk are unavailable—while Joel Waterman's return to Canada further thins the ranks. Coach Laurent Courtois must count on goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois, who has kept four clean sheets in as many games played. A 1.34 xG indicates quality, but recent results (WLLLD) screams desperation. Can Montreal fan the flames to defy the odds?
Head to Head
History places Nashville SC atop this series with a 6-2 mark against CF Montreal and three draws. The two last staged a high-wire act in a tense 0-0 draw on May 26, 2024, something out of the ordinary from a rivalry Nashville has held the upper hand in time and again. Four wins in five, Nashville have come in by systematically exposing Montreal's weaknesses. In GEODIS Park, Nashville's fortress mentality will again tip the scales, but Montreal's grit for survival—especially in that recent draw—means they will not go quietly into the night. This confrontation is a battle of Nashville's momentum against Montreal's desire to survive.
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Expert Betting Tips
Nashville SC or Draw & Under 3.5 (odds ~ 1.72):
Nashville's five-home-match winning streak in their last six home games and Montreal's inability to win away (last away victory: October 2024) make this a safe hedge.
Nashville SC to Win (odds ~ 1.601):
Nashville's recent run (two straight victories) and prior privilege (6-2-3) over Montreal, along with hosting, is a giant reason to choose them as the favorite. Their ongoing winless streak (0-1-3) also favors this choice.
Under 3 Goals (odds ~ 1.63):
Both teams prefer tight matches—Montreal's last match was 0-0, and their xG (1.34) shows limited scoring. Nashville's backline remains strong even with their attacking revival.
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