CF Montréal
Football USA - MLS Saputo Stadium Sat 26 Sep 19:30
FC Cincinnati
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CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Montréal Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147

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We Predict a Close Encounter

When Montréal meet Cincinnati, we will back the hosts at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.

Read on for our full Montréal vs Cincinnati betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Preview

CF Montréal clash with FC Cincinnati at Saputo Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 26 September.

CF Montréal have lost their last five games, most recently suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Columbus Crew at Saputo Stadium. The Québec club had most of the ball recording 55% possession and two shots on target.

FC Cincinnati drew on their travels in their previous game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Pat Noonan's team enjoyed 57% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Bryan Ramirez and Kevin Denkey found the net.

H2H: 4-3 Win for Cincinnati in Pair’s Last Meeting

Cincinnati have four straight wins against Montréal. Their last clash was at TQL Stadium, with Cincinnati claiming a 4-3 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five Cincinnati wins, two draws and three Montréal victories.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
17 FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati 34 12 10 12 67 75 -8 67:75 46
30 CF Montréal logo CF Montréal 34 6 8 20 37 69 -32 37:69 26
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CF Montréal – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 12.3 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Montréal have had 49.8% possession and 4.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 14.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.3 corners.

Players to Watch

Prince Osei Owusu leads the way with 4 goals, Daniel Rios has 2, with Fabian Herbers and two others on 1. Luca Petrasso is the leading assists maker with 3.

FC Cincinnati – Last 10 League Games

Cincinnati have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.8 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. The Ohio outfit have averaged 52.9% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 2.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.

Players to Watch

The top scorers have been Kevin Denkey on 5, followed by Pavel Bucha and Evander Ferreira with 4. Evander Ferreira has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

CF Montréal confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Sebastian Breza (GK), Brayan Ceballos, Brandan Craig, Jalen Neal, Daniel Rios, Matthew Longstaff, Victor Loturi, Alexis Sanchez, Dawid Bugaj, Prince Osei Owusu, Luca Petrasso.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Samuel Gidi, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Kenji Mboma Dem, Obinna Nwobodo, Evander Ferreira, Gerardo Valenzuela, Bryan Ramirez, Ayoub Jabbari, Tom Barlow.

Main Match Prediction

Montréal look capable of winning this MLS encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -147 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Montréal in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 13 of their last 16 games on the road.

Our job is to consult the latest MLS team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Montréal +0.25 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Montréal Montréal logo 2 - 1 Cincinnati logo Cincinnati

Montréal can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gerardo Valenzuela Over 0.5 Shots On Target -109 BetMGM logo

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at -109. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Gerardo Valenzuela Player Prop Odds

Prince Osei Owusu to Score +110 BetMGM logo

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal) has scored at least one goal in three of his past four MLS matches on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +110 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Prince Osei Owusu Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Montréal Over 4.5 Corners -154 BetMGM logo

Montréal have covered the 4.5 corners line in ten consecutive home matches, while Cincinnati have yielded an average of 6.10 corners in their previous 10 away games. The Montréal Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -154.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Montréal Logo Montréal
Total
9.20 4.90 4.30
Home
11.90 8.00 3.90
Away
7.70 3.60 4.10
Cincinnati Logo Cincinnati
Total
10.40 5.30 5.10
Home
10.00 5.20 4.80
Away
9.80 3.70 6.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Montréal +0.25 -147
Both Team To Score Yes -312
Shots On Target Gerardo Valenzuela Over 0.5 -109

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CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Betting Sites

If you’re looking to wager CF Montréal to secure victory in the MLS, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +155. FC Cincinnati are on offer at betting odds of +140 and the draw is +275.

Should you want to back Cincinnati to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -128 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Montréal have been chalked up at -115.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -270.

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Prince Osei Owusu is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +120 available that Prince Osei Owusu finds the net at any stage. He is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)
First
+380
Anytime
+120
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Evander (Cincinnati)
First
+390
Anytime
+125
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Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)
First
+450
Anytime
+140
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Tom Barlow (Cincinnati)
First
+550
Anytime
+170
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Player Shots On Target
Tom Barlow (Cincinnati)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
-
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Ayoub Jabbari (Cincinnati)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
-
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Kristian Fletcher (Cincinnati)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
-
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Kenji Mboma Dem (Cincinnati)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
-
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Montréal Have Developed Winless Habit at Home

Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Montréal haven’t tasted victory at Saputo Stadium in the previous nine matches. The Québec club have recorded five draws, four losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Cincinnati have failed to win in their last seven matches on their travels. Pat Noonan's team have racked up six draws, three losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.60.

The past meeting at Saputo Stadium saw Cincinnati defeat Montréal 3-1. The past 6 H2H meetings at Saputo Stadium have seen Montréal triumph three times, one draw and two Cincinnati wins.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
CF Montréal logo CF Montréal Home Stats 1-5-4 2.40 1.00 1.40 4 6 5 5
FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati Away Stats 1-6-3 4.30 1.70 2.60 8 2 8 2
  • 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
Team Stats
CF Montréal logo CF Montréal League Stats
FC Cincinnati logo FC Cincinnati League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Montréal vs Cincinnati, check the team news first. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

CF Montréal Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

CF Montréal Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Sebastian Breza
3 Brayan Ceballos 5 Brandan Craig 2 Jalen Neal
14 Daniel Rios 8 Matthew Longstaff 22 Victor Loturi 10 Alexis Sanchez
27 Dawid Bugaj 9 Prince Osei Owusu 13 Luca Petrasso
18 Roman Celentano
11 Samuel Gidi 4 Nick Hagglund 15 T. Lingani Hadebe
17 Kenji Mboma Dem 5 Obinna Nwobodo 10 Evander Ferreira 22 Gerardo Valenzuela 29 Bryan Ramirez
99 Ayoub Jabbari 16 Tom Barlow

FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

CF Montréal Substitutes

  • 21Fabian Herbers
  • 25Frankie Amaya
  • 26Ivan Losenko
  • 31Thomas Gillier
  • 33Emil Gazdov

FC Cincinnati Substitutes

  • 2Alvas Elvis Powell
  • 6Julian Malatini
  • 13Evan Louro
  • 14Kristian Fletcher
  • 19Stefan Chirila
  • 23David Doudera
  • 24Kyle Smith
  • 27Brian Anunga
  • 50Felix Samson

Previous CF Montréal Lineups

19 Sep MLS
CF Montréal 0-2 Columbus Crew
12 Sep MLS
Colorado Rapids 1-0 CF Montréal
09 Sep MLS
CF Montréal 1-2 Charlotte FC
05 Sep MLS
Philadelphia 2-0 CF Montréal
29 Aug MLS
Inter Miami 7-1 CF Montréal
22 Aug MLS
CF Montréal 2-2 LA Galaxy

Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups

19 Sep MLS
Houston Dynamo 2-2 FC Cincinnati
12 Sep MLS
FC Cincinnati 3-3 Charlotte FC
09 Sep MLS
Philadelphia 5-0 FC Cincinnati
29 Aug MLS
Nashville SC 4-0 FC Cincinnati
22 Aug MLS
FC Cincinnati 1-1 Seattle Sounders
19 Aug MLS
FC Cincinnati 2-1 NYCFC

Injuries & Suspensions

CF Montréal Injury Table
Type Name Info
Brayan Ceballos Yellow cards
Prince Osei Owusu Other
Jalen Neal Other
Bode Hidalgo Other
FC Cincinnati Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kevin Denkey Yellow cards
Tyrell Malacia Lower leg
Team Squads

CF Montréal Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Philippe Eullaffroy

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Luca Petrasso 13 M 24 2085 23 2 0 3 1 0
Victor Loturi 22 M 25 1952 22 4 1 1 5 0
Prince Osei Owusu 9 F 24 1941 23 1 13 5 6 0
Matthew Longstaff 8 M 25 1935 22 3 2 3 6 0
Brayan Vera 4 D 22 1857 22 0 1 0 5 1

FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Pat Noonan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Roman Celentano 18 G 23 2070 23 0 0 0 0 0
Pavel Bucha 20 M 24 2030 23 2 6 4 2 0
Kevin Denkey 9 F 24 1920 22 2 14 3 3 1
Evander Ferreira 10 M 23 1873 22 1 13 10 5 0
Samuel Gidi 11 M 24 1743 20 5 0 1 4 0
USA FlagMLS Table
Major League Soccer Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Nashville SC 34 23 8 3 71:25 77
2 Vancouver 34 19 7 8 74:34 64
3 Inter Miami 34 16 12 6 80:59 60
4 NE Revolution 34 18 4 12 55:47 58
5 FC Dallas 34 16 10 8 62:51 58
6 Chicago Fire 34 16 7 11 64:54 55
7 Charlotte FC 34 15 9 10 66:51 54
8 St. Louis 34 15 9 10 59:48 54
9 SJ Earthquakes 34 14 10 10 57:51 52
10 Houston Dynamo 34 14 9 11 43:43 51
11 Philadelphia 34 14 8 12 66:52 50
12 Columbus Crew 34 14 5 15 59:52 47
13 Los Angeles FC 34 12 11 11 52:40 47
14 Portland Timbers 34 13 7 14 62:61 46
15 Orlando City 34 13 7 14 63:78 46
16 Seattle Sounders 34 12 10 12 44:46 46
17 FC Cincinnati 34 12 10 12 67:75 46
18 Real Salt Lake 34 13 6 15 53:52 45
19 Minnesota Utd 34 11 11 12 56:58 44
20 LA Galaxy 34 11 11 12 50:57 44
21 Colorado Rapids 34 12 7 15 47:50 43
22 NY Red Bulls 34 12 6 16 48:62 42
23 NYCFC 34 10 12 12 49:45 42
24 Toronto FC 34 9 12 13 52:67 39
25 San Diego 34 9 11 14 57:63 38
26 Austin FC 34 8 10 16 42:65 34
27 Atlanta United 34 9 6 19 43:60 33
28 D.C. United 34 7 12 15 39:61 33
29 Sporting KC 34 7 5 22 40:81 26
30 CF Montréal 34 6 8 20 37:69 26
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Nashville SC 17 15 2 0 48:14 47
2 Vancouver 17 11 2 4 44:16 35
3 NE Revolution 17 11 2 4 31:20 35
4 Charlotte FC 17 10 4 3 37:16 34
5 Colorado Rapids 17 10 3 4 31:19 33
6 Orlando City 17 10 3 4 33:22 33
7 Real Salt Lake 17 10 3 4 33:22 33
8 FC Dallas 17 9 5 3 32:23 32
9 Los Angeles FC 17 9 4 4 32:18 31
10 St. Louis 17 9 4 4 36:23 31
11 Portland Timbers 17 9 4 4 37:28 31
12 FC Cincinnati 17 9 3 5 39:32 30
13 Philadelphia 17 8 5 4 32:19 29
14 Columbus Crew 17 9 2 6 29:19 29
15 Chicago Fire 17 9 2 6 33:25 29
16 Houston Dynamo 17 8 5 4 19:15 29
17 Seattle Sounders 17 8 4 5 26:23 28
18 Inter Miami 17 6 9 2 46:31 27
19 LA Galaxy 17 7 6 4 26:21 27
20 Toronto FC 17 6 9 2 36:33 27
21 SJ Earthquakes 17 7 5 5 30:26 26
22 NY Red Bulls 17 7 3 7 27:29 24
23 San Diego 17 6 5 6 37:30 23
24 Minnesota Utd 17 5 7 5 25:22 22
25 NYCFC 17 5 6 6 30:24 21
26 D.C. United 17 5 5 7 20:29 20
27 Austin FC 17 4 6 7 22:25 18
28 CF Montréal 17 4 5 8 19:25 17
29 Atlanta United 17 5 2 10 26:33 17
30 Sporting KC 17 3 5 9 24:35 14

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