CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026
CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Predictions
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 |
34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 67 | 75 | -8 | 67:75 | 46 |
| 30 | CF Montréal |
34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 37 | 69 | -32 | 37:69 | 26 |
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.
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.
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.
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):
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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 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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of Montréal with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, BTTS Yes and Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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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.
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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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.
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 Home Stats |
1-5-4 | 2.40 | 1.00 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
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
- MLS: 22/03 2026 Cincinnati 4 Montréal 3
- MLS: 19/10 2025 Cincinnati 3 Montréal 0
- MLS: 26/06 2025 Montréal 1 Cincinnati 3
- MLS: 01/09 2024 Cincinnati 4 Montréal 1
- MLS: 14/04 2024 Montréal 2 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 21/09 2023 Montréal 1 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 18/05 2023 Cincinnati 3 Montréal 0
- MLS: 29/05 2022 Montréal 4 Cincinnati 3
- MLS: 02/04 2022 Cincinnati 3 Montréal 4
- MLS: 19/08 2021 Cincinnati 0 Montréal 0
CF Montréal League Stats
FC Cincinnati League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for CF Montréal this season are Prince Osei Owusu (13), Daniel Rios (4), Wikelman Carmona (4)
- Top Assistors for CF Montréal this season are Prince Osei Owusu (5), Luca Petrasso (3), Matthew Longstaff (3)
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
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
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
CF Montréal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Philippe Eullaffroy
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | 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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