🇺🇸 USA MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
19.08.2026 23:30
Lower.com Field
Referee: Malik Badawi, USA
Columbus Crew
Match Timeline
CF Montreal
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
3'
Rudy Camacho
Columbus Crew
5'
P. Owusu · Assist: G. Synchuk
CF Montreal
🟨
13'
Brayan Vera
CF Montreal
🔄
14'
R. Camacho ↔ C. Ruvalcaba
Columbus Crew
20'
T. Gillier
Columbus Crew
🟨
34'
André Gomes
Columbus Crew
🟨
48'
Jalen Neal
CF Montreal
🔄
56'
M. Farsi ↔ A. Herrera
Columbus Crew
🔄
56'
C. Adams ↔ J. Martinez
Columbus Crew
🔄
56'
G. Synchuk ↔ V. Loturi
CF Montreal
🔄
68'
F. Herbers ↔ B. Ceballos
CF Montreal
🔄
68'
J. Neal ↔ B. Craig
CF Montreal
🟨
74'
Brayan Ceballos
CF Montreal
78'
N. Streit · Assist: B. Vera
CF Montreal
🔄
79'
P. Owusu ↔ A. Sanchez
CF Montreal
🔄
79'
N. Streit ↔ D. Rios
CF Montreal
🔄
80'
T. Habroune ↔ D. Gazdag
Columbus Crew
🔄
80'
D. Chambost ↔ T. Karumanchi
Columbus Crew
🟨
89'
Matthew Longstaff
CF Montreal

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 71.8%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 78.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 66.7%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
71.8%
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BTTS Yes
78.8%
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Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
66.7%
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Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
73.6%
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HT / FT Home / Home
-
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Correct Score 2-1
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Probability Distribution
Columbus Crew Win 71.8%
Draw 13.5%
CF Montreal Win 14.7%
Expected Goals (xG)
Columbus Crew1.65
CF Montreal1.5
Recent Form (Last 5)
Columbus Crew Columbus Crew
WWDLW
32 GF / 34 GA
CF Montreal CF Montreal
WLDWL
35 GF / 47 GA
Key Stats
1.45
Average Goals Scored
1.46
1.55
Average Goals Conceded
1.96
16
BTTS Yes
13
14
Over 2.5
16
3.95
Shots on Goal
4.79

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Columbus Crew Columbus Crew 22 matches
CF Montreal CF Montreal 24 matches
Columbus Crew Statistic CF Montreal
6 Wins 6
6 Draws 5
10 Losses 13
32 Goals For 35
34 Goals Against 47
1.45 Avg Goals Scored 1.46
1.55 Avg Goals Conceded 1.96
16 BTTS Yes 13
19 Over 1.5 20
14 Over 2.5 16
8 Over 3.5 10
3 Clean Sheets 4
4 Failed To Score 8
3.95 Shots On Goal 4.79
11.74 Total Shots 13.42
5.32 Corners 5.21
54.8% Ball Possession 48.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward CF Montreal. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Columbus Crew expected to line up in 3-4-2-1 and CF Montreal in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward CF Montreal having the stronger overall control. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.

Columbus Crew Analysis

Columbus Crew are currently 11 in the standings with 20 points from 18 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, while the 26:28 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Diego Rossi (4 goals), Maximilian Arfsten (3 goals), Dániel Gazdag (3 goals), with creative support from Maximilian Arfsten (2 assists), Hugo Picard (2 assists), Mohamed Farsi (2 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, the record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

CF Montreal Analysis

CF Montreal approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 14 with 16 points from 18 matches. Their record of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, together with goals at 24:35, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Prince Owusu (5 goals), Matthew Longstaff (2 goals), Daniel Rios (2 goals), with creative support from Prince Owusu (5 assists), Matthew Longstaff (3 assists), Victor Loturi (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Columbus Crew won 6 times, CF Montreal won 5 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 21:20 from Columbus Crew's perspective. 11 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 11 matches, with an average of 2.73 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (86.5%)
Predicted formations: Columbus Crew 3-4-2-1 / CF Montreal 4-3-3
Missing players: Columbus Crew 3, CF Montreal 5
H2H summary: Columbus Crew wins 6, draws 4, CF Montreal wins 5

Standings

Eastern Conference
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 23 16 5 2 47:17 30 53
D W W W W
2 23 12 7 4 58:43 15 43
D W L D L
3 22 11 5 6 43:32 11 38
D D D W W
4 23 11 4 8 37:29 8 37
L W D W L
5 23 10 6 7 40:32 8 36
D W W D W
6 22 8 7 7 49:51 -2 31
L D W D W
7 23 7 8 8 36:31 5 29
D D D L L
8 23 8 4 11 38:54 -16 28
W D W L D
9 23 7 6 10 36:39 -3 27
W W D D W
10 23 7 6 10 32:46 -14 27
D L D L L
11 23 5 11 7 36:42 -6 26
D D W D W
12 22 5 10 7 28:36 -8 25
D L L D D
13 23 6 5 12 34:39 -5 23
W L L L L
14 23 6 4 13 27:40 -13 22
D L W W W
15 23 5 6 12 30:48 -18 21
L L D W D
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)