Main prediction: CF Montréal to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance CF Montréal
Other market: over 10.5 corners
CF Montréal and Columbus Crew have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/09 (Sunday), at Stade Saputo, at 00:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, CF Montréal have won 0 time(s) and score 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew have won 1 time(s). CF Montréal have a 38.02% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew.
Prediction for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
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Overview CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
CF Montréal are favourites, with a 38.02% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Columbus Crew Soccer Club win are at 2.85 and a draw at 8.
In the Major League Soccer, CF Montréal have 5 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s), with 31 goal(s) scored and 51 conceded. The top scorer is Prince-Osei Owusu, with 13 goal(s). On the other side, Columbus Crew have 6 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s), with 35 goal(s) scored and 42 conceded. Diego Rossi is the top scorer with 6 goal(s).
In the last 16 clashes between CF Montréal and Columbus Crew, all had under 9.5 corners.
CF Montréal have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Columbus Crew.
CF Montréal are winless in 5 matches in the competition.
CF Montréal have lost 4 matches in a row in the MLS.
CF Montréal have conceded goals in their last 10 matches in the competition.
In the last 6 matches involving Columbus Crew, all had under 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between CF Montréal and Columbus Crew
In 34 clashes, Columbus Crew have the advantage over CF Montréal: 16 win(s) against 11 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/08/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Columbus Crew 1-2 CF Montréal.
This data can contextualise the predictions for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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CF Montréal: current form
CF Montréal are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:
5 win(s), 6 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.84 point(s) per match
31 goals scored (1.24 per match)
Top scorer: Prince-Osei Owusu (13 goal(s))
Columbus Crew: current form
Meanwhile, Columbus Crew are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:
6 win(s), 5 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.92 point(s) per match
35 goals scored (1.4 per match)
Top scorer: Diego Rossi (6 goal(s))
CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew key players
In the MLS, Prince-Osei Owusu carries Club de Foot Montréal's attack with 13 goal(s).
The playmaker is Prince-Osei Owusu, leading in assists with 6. In the whole season, Prince-Osei Owusu has 13 goal(s).
On the other side, Diego Rossi is the name that frightens the most for The Crew with 6 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Maximilian Arfsten leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Diego Rossi has accumulated 6 goal(s).
CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew statistics in the MLS
CF Montréal have an average of 9.72 corners and 2.16 cards per match. Columbus Crew have 8.84 corners and 1.56 cards. The statistics for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew are in the table below.
CF Montréal
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Home | L D D D L |
0.6 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 15% |
| Goals | 3.28 | 2.58 | 3.92 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.33 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 2.04 | 1.25 | 2.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 58% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 25% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 25% | 46% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 67% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.7 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.24 | 1.67 |
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Away | L L L D D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 38% | 8% |
| Goals | 3.08 | 2.46 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.31 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.15 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 54% | 92% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 31% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 23% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 46% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.43 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.29 | 1.31 |
More tips for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
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Correct score prediction for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
The favoritism in the odds points to CF Montréal. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: CF Montréal 1-0 Columbus Crew. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
Check out where to watch the live match between Columbus Crew and CF Montréal:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for CF Montréal and Columbus Crew
The line-ups for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Club de Foot Montréal line-up
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1
Sebastian Breza
Goalkeeper
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2
Jalen Neal
Defender
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3
Brayan Ceballos
Defender
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6
Samuel Piette
Midfielder
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9
Prince-Osei Owusu
Forward
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16
Wikelman Torres
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17
Dante Sealy
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22
Victor Loturi
Midfielder
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23
Noah Streit
Forward
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24
Efrain Morales
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28
Viktor Radojević
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Columbus Crew Soccer Club line-up
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8
Santiago Rodríguez
Midfielder
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10
Brais Méndez
Midfielder
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11
Brooks Lennon
Defender
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18
Malte Amundsen
Defender
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20
André Gomes
Midfielder
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25
Sean Zawadzki
Defender
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26
Lautaro Darío Giaccone
Forward
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28
Patrick Schulte
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31
Steven Moreira
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33
Gonzalo Dubournais
Forward
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50
Tarun Karumanchi
position.Defensive Midfield
The Columbus Crew starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
Match: CF Montréal vs Columbus Crew
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Stade Saputo
Broadcast: none scheduled
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