Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Apr 2025

The Underdogs Look Value for This Fixture

Montréal +1.25 at odds of -111 allows us to split our money between +1 and +1.5. A win or draw against Columbus will result in a payout on the Asian Handicap, with a one goal defeat still seeing a return.

Crew Too Strong for Montréal in Last H2H

Columbus Crew won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against D.C. United at Audi Field. The Ohio outfit enjoyed 49% possession and six shots on target, with Diego Rossi scoring both goals.

CF Montréal drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. Marco Donadel's side boasted 57% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Dante Sealy was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have avoided defeat against Montréal in the past five meetings. In their last clash, Columbus travelled to Saputo Stadium and landed a 3-1 victory. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Columbus victories and two Montréal wins. There have also been three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Columbus Crew	29	13	10	6	48	43	5	48:43	49
29	CF Montréal	30	5	9	16	29	53	-24	29:53	24

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 11.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Columbus have had 61.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 7.2 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.1 corners.

Top scorer Diego Rossi has found the net 4 times, Alexandru Matan 3, with Max Arfsten and Jacen Russell-Rowe both scoring 2. Aziel Jackson, Juan Hernandez and Dylan Chambost have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Montréal have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.5% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

Josef Martinez has scored 5 goals, followed by Dante Sealy, Nathan Saliba, Prince Osei Owusu and Caden Clark on 1. Luca Petrasso, Prince Osei Owusu and George Campbell have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Evgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Mohamed Farsi, Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Aziel Jackson, Sean Zawadzki, Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe.

CF Montréal confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Sirois (GK), Aleksandr Guboglo, George Campbell, Joel Waterman, Luca Petrasso, Victor Loturi, Samuel Piette, Nathan Saliba, Dante Sealy, Prince Osei Owusu, Caden Clark.

Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal Prediction & Betting Tips

Montréal +1.25 could be a good bet on the Asian Handicap at a price of -111. We are expecting a strong performance in this MLS clash and the scoreline could be close.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 8 of their last 10 games against Montréal.

Montréal +1.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 0 - 0 Montréal

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 0-0 draw. Odds of +1300 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

There’s been a corner average of 7.90 in the past ten matches involving Columbus, with the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered in six of the previous ten Montréal games. There’s a price of -120 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

7.90 4.80 3.10

Home

8.80 5.70 3.10

Away

8.40 3.90 4.50

Montréal

Total

9.20 4.00 5.20

Home

8.50 4.20 4.30

Away

9.80 4.20 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+105

Montréal Corners

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-175

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+650

2

+280

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Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal Odds

At betting odds of -189 with the bookies, Columbus Crew are regarded as 65% likely to win this MLS encounter. CF Montréal are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +480.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

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Full-Time Result

1

-189

X

+320

2

+480

Half-Time Result

1

+102

X

+143

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-435

X2

+140

Draw No Bet

1

-500

2

+335

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-149

2 Hcp +0.75

--100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+102

Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal Lineups & Team News

Our Columbus vs Montréal team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the MLS squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Columbus Crew Team Page CF Montréal Team Page