Main prediction: both to score
Alternative tip: draw or Columbus Crew
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Columbus Crew and CF Montréal have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/08 (Thursday), at Lower.com Field, at 00:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Columbus Crew have won 2 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, CF Montréal have won 0 time(s). Columbus Crew have a 58% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal.
Prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
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Overview Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
Columbus Crew are favourites, with odds of 1.73 and a 58% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Columbus Crew Soccer Club, with 16 win(s) against 10 for CF Montréal. The odds for a Club de Foot Montréal win are 5.46 and a draw is 4.91.
In the MLS, Columbus Crew have 5 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 27 goal(s) scored and 31 conceded, having Diego Rossi as top scorer with 6 goal(s). Meanwhile, CF Montréal have 4 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 25 goal(s) scored and 36 conceded, and Prince-Osei Owusu as top scorer with 11 goal(s).
In the last 15 clashes between Columbus Crew and CF Montréal, all had under 9.5 corners.
Columbus Crew are unbeaten against CF Montréal in 7 matches.
Columbus Crew have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against CF Montréal.
In the last 4 matches involving Columbus Crew, all had over 2.5 goals.
Columbus Crew have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving Columbus Crew, the first half had 2 or more goals.
CF Montréal are winless in 8 matches in the competition.
CF Montréal have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between Columbus Crew and CF Montréal
In 33 clashes, Columbus Crew have the advantage over CF Montréal: 16 win(s) against 10 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 15/05/2025, in the MLS. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Columbus Crew: current form
Columbus Crew have played 19 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
5 win(s), 5 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.05 point(s) per match
27 goals scored (1.42 per match)
Top scorer: Diego Rossi (6 goal(s))
CF Montréal: current form
For the visitors, CF Montréal have played 19 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
4 win(s), 5 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.89 point(s) per match
25 goals scored (1.32 per match)
Top scorer: Prince-Osei Owusu (11 goal(s))
Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal key players
In the MLS, Diego Rossi carries Columbus Crew Soccer Club's attack with 6 goal(s).
The playmaker is Maximilian Arfsten, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Diego Rossi has 6 goal(s).
On the other side, Prince-Osei Owusu is the name that frightens the most for Le CFM with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Prince-Osei Owusu leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Prince-Osei Owusu has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal statistics in the MLS
Columbus Crew have an average of 9.05 corners and 1.42 cards per match. Meanwhile, CF Montréal have 9.74 corners and 2.05 cards. See the numbers for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal in the table below.
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 44% | 10% |
| Goals | 3.05 | 2.33 | 3.7 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 56% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 22% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 44% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.51 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.11 | 1.28 |
CF Montréal
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D D L D L |
0.6 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.21 | 2.4 | 4.11 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.3 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 1.1 | 2.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 30% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 60% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.66 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.23 | 1.59 |
More tips for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
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Correct score prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
The favoritism in the odds points to Columbus Crew. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Columbus Crew 1-0 CF Montréal. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
Check out where to watch the live match between CF Montréal and Columbus Crew:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Columbus Crew and CF Montréal
The line-ups for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal 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.
Columbus Crew Soccer Club line-up
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7
Dylan Chambost
Midfielder
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8
Dániel Gazdag
Midfielder
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11
Brooks Lennon
Defender
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12
Cesar Ruvalcaba Perez
Defender
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16
Taha Habroune
Midfielder
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18
Malte Amundsen
Defender
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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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46
Chase Adams
Forward
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50
Tarun Karumanchi
position.Defensive Midfield
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Club de Foot Montréal line-up
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2
Jalen Neal
Defender
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3
Brayan Ceballos
Defender
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4
Brayan Vera
Defender
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7
Daniel Pereira Gil
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9
Prince-Osei Owusu
Forward
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13
Luca Petrasso
Defender
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18
Hennadiy Synchuk
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21
Fabian Herbers
Forward
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22
Victor Loturi
Midfielder
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23
Noah Streit
Forward
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31
Thomas Guilier
The CF Montréal starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
Match: Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/08/2026
Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Lower.com Field
Broadcast: none scheduled
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