CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew Prediction

CF Montreal host Columbus Crew on 20 September 2026 at 02:30 in an MLS clash between two sides struggling for consistency. Montreal have won twice in their last ten but also lost four, averaging 1.20 goals for and 2.00 against at home. Columbus arrive in worse shape: two wins from ten on the road, with seven defeats and just 1.20 goals per game, though their away defence has been tighter at 1.80 conceded per match. The prediction is a 1-1 draw, reflecting both teams' inability to build momentum and their tendency to leak goals.

Form and H2H

Montreal's home record shows a team caught between draws and defeats. Four draws in ten matches suggest they lack the cutting edge to win at Saputo Stadium, yet they've also conceded nearly two goals per game. Columbus have been even more unreliable away from home, winning just twice in seven road trips this season. Historically, these sides have split results. Columbus won 2-1 in 2012 and 2-0 in 2013, but Montreal levelled 1-1 in April 2013 and won 2-0 in August 2014. The pattern suggests tight, low-scoring contests where both teams find the net.

Best Bet

CF Montreal 1-1 Columbus Crew. Montreal's four draws in ten at home and Columbus's road fragility point to a stalemate. Both teams average just over 1.2 goals per game, and neither defence is strong enough to keep a clean sheet. The draw at 22Bet is 4.51, offering value given the form and history.

Odds to Watch

Columbus Crew to win at 22Bet is 4.58, a long price that reflects their poor away record. Montreal's home win sits at 1.69 on the same book, the shortest odds available but still worth considering if you expect the hosts to finally convert their home advantage. Both Teams to Score carries appeal given the defensive vulnerabilities on display, though that market is not listed with current partners.