CF Montréal vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: CF Montréal vs D.C. United

CF Montréal host D.C. United in this MLS match at Saputo Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Will the Scoreboard Tick Over?

We are backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -156, with Montréal and United set to play out a high-scoring contest. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

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Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

CF Montréal had a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was at home to Atlanta United at Saputo Stadium. Marco Donadel's team ended up with just 37% possession and had four shots on target, with Dante Sealy bagging the goal.

D.C. United were beaten in their previous five games and the latest was on the road at Gillette Stadium. New England Revolution claimed a 2-0 win. The Black-and-Red were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between United and Montréal saw the former host a 0-0 draw at Audi Field. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Montréal wins, three draws and three United successes.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
26	CF Montréal	33	6	10	17	34	57	-23	34:57	28
30	D.C. United	33	5	10	18	29	65	-36	29:65	25

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Montréal have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. Marco Donadel's team have averaged 42.4% possession and 4.2 corners per match, conceding 1.8 goals and 4.6 corners from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Prince Osei Owusu is the top goalscorer with 7, Dante Sealy has 2, with Olger Escobar and two other players on 1. Caden Clark is the leading assists maker with 2.

United have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.6 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Black-and-Red average 43.0% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 5.7 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 8.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Gabriel Pirani has landed 3 goals, Christian Benteke 2, with Peglow and two others scoring 1. Gabriel Pirani is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

CF Montréal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thomas Gillier (GK), Dawid Bugaj, Brandan Craig, Efrain Morales, Luca Petrasso, Bryce Duke, Victor Loturi, Dante Sealy, Gennadiy Synchuk, Caden Clark, Prince Osei Owusu.

D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Conner Antley, Lukas MacNaughton, Kye Rowles, David Schnegg, Jackson Hopkins, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Aaron Herrera, Christian Benteke, Gabriel Pirani.

CF Montréal vs D.C. United Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key CF Montréal vs D.C. United betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We look set for a relatively high-scoring MLS clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to getting the best possible value. There are odds of -156 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

The latest MLS injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key CF Montréal vs D.C. United league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Montréal games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Montréal games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 United games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 19 United games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 61% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montréal 1 - 2 United

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dante Sealy Over 0.5 Shots On Target -115

Dante Sealy (Montréal) can be wagered at -115 to finish with one or more shots on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Dante Sealy Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-122

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Gabriel Pirani to Score +360

Gabriel Pirani (United) has managed three goals in his past seven MLS games away from home. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +360 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Gabriel Pirani Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-130

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Corners Prediction

United Under 4.5 Corners -159

United have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in four consecutive matches, while Montréal have conceded 3.50 corners on average in their previous 10 home games. We’re expecting United to fall short of the mark, with odds of -159 on offer when it comes to this Team Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Montréal

Total

8.80 4.20 4.60

Home

7.70 4.20 3.50

Away

9.00 4.70 4.30

United

Total

9.50 3.80 5.70

Home

8.70 4.60 4.10

Away

9.40 3.20 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-133

Montréal Corners

Over 4.5

-163

Under 4.5

+120

United Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+650

2

+163

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CF Montréal vs D.C. United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Montréal Could Have Edge According to Bookies

CF Montréal are available at -104 to come away with a triumph in this MLS clash, meaning a 51% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. D.C. United are the underdogs at +250 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

You can choose Montréal -0.5 or United +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -103 and -119. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. BTTS Yes is available at -179 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

The best football betting sites cover MLS games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-104

X

+265

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+138

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-357

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-222

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-103

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

Prince Osei Owusu Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Prince Osei Owusu is the market leader at +330 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

First

+115

Anytime

+330

Christian Benteke (United)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Jacob Murrell (United)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Dante Sealy (Montréal)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Pirani (United)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Bryce Duke (Montréal)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Caden Clark (Montréal)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

First

+390

Anytime

+1150

Hosei Kijima (United)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Boris Enow (United)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Fernando Álvarez (Montréal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Brandon Servania (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Luca Petrasso (Montréal)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Joel Waterman (Montréal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Conner Antley (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Garrison Tubbs (United)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jacob Murrell (United)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-108

Dante Sealy (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-122

Gabriel Pirani (United)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-130

Caden Clark (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-159

Bryce Duke (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Hosei Kijima (United)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-192

Christian Benteke (United)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-200

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-270

Boris Enow (United)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Brandon Servania (United)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Fernando Álvarez (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-714

Luca Petrasso (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Conner Antley (United)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Joel Waterman (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Garrison Tubbs (United)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Montréal Looking to Turn a Corner on Home Soil

Montréal haven’t won any of their past three games at Saputo Stadium. The Québec outfit have six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.40.

United have been beaten in five consecutive away games. Rene Weiler's side have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Montréal were 4-2 victors against United last time out at Saputo Stadium. Both teams have secured two victories in the past 4 H2H matches at Saputo Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
CF Montréal Home Stats		1-3-6	3.30	0.90	2.40	6	4	7	3
D.C. United Away Stats		2-1-7	2.40	0.70	1.70	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

CF Montréal vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Montréal vs United, check the team news first. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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