New York City FC vs CF Montréal: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 31/10

New York City FC and CF Montréal meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 31/10 (Saturday), at Yankee Stadium, at 18:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, New York City FC have won 0 time(s). CF Montréal have won 1. New York City FC are the favourites with a 57.14% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for New York City FC vs CF Montréal.

Overview New York City FC vs CF Montréal

New York City FC are favourites, with odds of 1.75 and a 57.14% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards New York City Football Club, with 13 win(s) against 6 for CF Montréal. The odds for a Club de Foot Montréal win are 5.67 and a draw is 4.66.

In the MLS, New York City FC have 8 win(s), 11 draw(s) and 12 defeat(s), with 45 goal(s) scored and 43 conceded, having Nicolás Fernández as top scorer with 15 goal(s). Meanwhile, CF Montréal have 6 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 18 defeat(s), with 36 goal(s) scored and 62 conceded, and Prince-Osei Owusu as top scorer with 15 goal(s).

Head-to-head between New York City FC and CF Montréal

In 24 clashes, New York City FC have the advantage over CF Montréal: 13 win(s) against 6 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/04/2026, in the MLS. CF Montréal won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for New York City FC 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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New York City FC: current form

New York City FC have played 31 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

• 8 win(s), 11 draw(s), 12 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.13 point(s) per match
• 45 goals scored (1.45 per match)
• Top scorer: Nicolás Fernández (15 goal(s))

CF Montréal: current form

Meanwhile, CF Montréal are going through a difficult patch: 3 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), 7 draw(s), 18 defeat(s)
• Performance: 0.81 point(s) per match
• 36 goals scored (1.16 per match)
• Top scorer: Prince-Osei Owusu (15 goal(s))

New York City FC vs CF Montréal key players

In the MLS, Nicolás Fernández carries New York City Football Club's attack with 15 goal(s).

The playmaker is Agustin Ojeda, leading in assists with 10. In the whole season, Nicolás Fernández has 15 goal(s).

On the other side, Prince-Osei Owusu is the name that frightens the most for Le CFM with 15 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 15 goal(s).

New York City FC vs CF Montréal statistics in the MLS

New York City FC have an average of 8.87 corners and 1.65 cards per match. CF Montréal have 9.8 corners and 2.13 cards. The statistics for New York City FC vs CF Montréal are in the table below.

New York City FC

Home

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CF Montréal

Away

LLDLL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.13
  PPG
  0.81
• 26%
  Wins
  19%
• 55%
  First to Score
  48%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.45
  Scored/game
  1.16
• 1.39
  Conceded/game
  2
• 1.35
  xG
  1.46
• 1.39
  xGA
  1.49

Trends

• 68%
  Both Score
  52%
• 16%
  Clean Sheet
  13%
• 19%
  Failed to Score
  39%

Correct score prediction for New York City FC vs CF Montréal

The favoritism in the odds points to New York City FC. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: New York City FC 1-0 CF Montréal. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch New York City FC vs CF Montréal

Check out where to watch the live match between CF Montréal and New York City FC:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for New York City FC and CF Montréal

The line-ups for New York City FC 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.

New York City Football Club line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Club de Foot Montréal line-up

The CF Montréal starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for New York City FC vs CF Montréal

Match: New York City FC vs CF Montréal

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 31/10/2026

Time: 18:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Yankee Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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