FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal

FC Cincinnati host CF Montréal in this MLS game at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Can Montréal Make it a Close Game?

Montréal +1 looks like the bet to place on the Asian Handicap. You can secure a price of -102 that the visitors prosper with a one-goal advantage and there’s cash back for a narrow defeat against Cincinnati.

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3-1 Cincinnati Win When Teams Last Clashed

FC Cincinnati won their last game. It was on their travels where New York Red Bulls were beaten 1-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Orange and Blue enjoyed just 38% possession and had one shot on target, with Kevin Denkey scoring the winner twelve minutes into the contest.

CF Montréal drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Saputo Stadium ended 1-1 against Nashville SC. The Québec outfit had just 34% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Dante Sealy finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati have claimed back-to-back victories over Montréal. A 3-1 away win at Saputo Stadium followed a 4-1 home triumph at TQL Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Cincinnati	33	19	5	9	49	40	9	49:40	62
26	CF Montréal	33	6	10	17	34	57	-23	34:57	28

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Cincinnati have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Ohio team have averaged 49.3% possession and 3.6 corners per match, conceding 0.9 goals and 5.5 corners from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Kevin Denkey and Brenner da Silva lead the way with 3 goals, while Evander Ferreira has 2. Evander Ferreira has recorded the most assists with 6.

Montréal have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 9.7 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Marco Donadel's side average 49.2% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Dante Sealy is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Prince Osei Owusu on 3, with Fabian Herbers and two others bagging 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Luca Petrasso, Dawid Bugaj and Caden Clark who have all made 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Evan Louro (GK), Alvas Powell, Miles Robinson, Teenage Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Samuel Gidi, Evander, Pavel Bucha, Lukas Engel, Brenner, Yuya Kubo.

CF Montréal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Thomas Gillier (GK), Bode Hidalgo, Brandan Craig, Jalen Neal, Luca Petrasso, Matthew Longstaff, Victor Loturi, Dante Sealy, Olger Escobar, Ivan Jaime, Prince Osei Owusu.

FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal 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 will take Montréal +1 for this MLS clash at -102. This means a nice return from this wager if they win or draw and we think the visitors have the potential to get the right result.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of MLS data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Montréal in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Montréal in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Montréal in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in any of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 7 of their last 10 games against Montréal.

Montréal +1 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 1 - 1 Montréal

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +750. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evander Over 1.5 Shots On Target -149

Evander (Cincinnati) is available to cover the shots on goal line at -149. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Evander Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-120

First

+300

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-119

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Dante Sealy to Score +400

Dante Sealy (Montréal) has racked up four goals in his past five MLS matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +400.

Latest Dante Sealy Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

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Corners Prediction

Montréal Over 3.5 Corners -150

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Montréal in five consecutive matches, with Cincinnati conceding over 3.5 corners in their past seven games. There are odds of -150 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Montréal can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

9.10 3.60 5.50

Home

8.60 3.90 4.70

Away

9.90 3.90 6.00

Montréal

Total

9.30 5.00 4.30

Home

8.80 4.70 4.10

Away

9.40 4.90 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-132

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Montréal Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+600

2

+195

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FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal 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.

Bookies Giving Cincinnati Plenty of Respect

With a 67% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, FC Cincinnati are favourites to come out on top in this MLS clash and they’re available at -200 with the bookmakers. If you’re searching for a different slant, CF Montréal are available at +425.

Cincinnati can be backed at -102 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Montréal can be chanced at +380 and the draw is +165.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -175 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+375

2

+425

Half-Time Result

1

-102

X

+165

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-556

X2

+145

Draw No Bet

1

-455

2

+290

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-122

2 Hcp +1

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Evander Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Evander is available at +300 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

-120

Anytime

+300

Brenner (Cincinnati)

First

+145

Anytime

+475

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Giacomo Vrioni (Montréal)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Dante Sealy (Montréal)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Fabian Herbers (Montréal)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Bryce Duke (Montréal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+550

Anytime

+1800

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Brad Smith (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Matty Longstaff (Montréal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+155

Brenner (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+130

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-119

Giacomo Vrioni (Montréal)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-105

Dante Sealy (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Fabian Herbers (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Bryce Duke (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Victor Loturi (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-769

Matty Longstaff (Montréal)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Brad Smith (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-667

Five of Past Ten Cincinnati Home Games Have Been Defeats

Cincinnati have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Montréal haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Québec outfit have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Cincinnati beat Montréal 4-1 when the teams last met at TQL Stadium. There have been two Cincinnati wins, one Montréal success and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at TQL Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		3-2-5	2.90	1.40	1.50	6	4	6	4
CF Montréal Away Stats		4-2-4	3.10	1.70	1.40	6	4	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

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FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal Lineups & Team News

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