CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Predictions
Main Match Prediction
Montréal Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147
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We Predict a Close Encounter
When Montréal meet Cincinnati, we will back the hosts at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.
Read on for our full Montréal vs Cincinnati betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Preview
CF Montréal clash with FC Cincinnati at Saputo Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 26 September.
CF Montréal have lost their last five games, most recently suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Columbus Crew at Saputo Stadium. The Québec club had most of the ball recording 55% possession and two shots on target.
FC Cincinnati drew on their travels in their previous game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Pat Noonan’s team enjoyed 57% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Bryan Ramirez and Kevin Denkey found the net.
H2H: 4-3 Win for Cincinnati in Pair’s Last Meeting
Cincinnati have four straight wins against Montréal. Their last clash was at TQL Stadium, with Cincinnati claiming a 4-3 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five Cincinnati wins, two draws and three Montréal victories.
CF Montréal – Last 10 League Games
1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 12.3 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Montréal have had 49.8% possession and 4.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 14.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.3 corners.
Players to Watch
Prince Osei Owusu leads the way with 4 goals, Daniel Rios has 2, with Fabian Herbers and two others on 1. Luca Petrasso is the leading assists maker with 3.
FC Cincinnati – Last 10 League Games
Cincinnati have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.8 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. The Ohio outfit have averaged 52.9% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 2.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.
Players to Watch
The top scorers have been Kevin Denkey on 5, followed by Pavel Bucha and Evander Ferreira with 4. Evander Ferreira has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
CF Montréal confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Sebastian Breza (GK), Brayan Ceballos, Brandan Craig, Jalen Neal, Daniel Rios, Matthew Longstaff, Victor Loturi, Alexis Sanchez, Dawid Bugaj, Prince Osei Owusu, Luca Petrasso.
FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Samuel Gidi, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Kenji Mboma Dem, Obinna Nwobodo, Evander Ferreira, Gerardo Valenzuela, Bryan Ramirez, Ayoub Jabbari, Tom Barlow.
Main Match Prediction
Montréal look capable of winning this MLS encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -147 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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Montréal +0.25 Probability
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at -109. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.
Latest Gerardo Valenzuela Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal) has scored at least one goal in three of his past four MLS matches on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +110 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
Latest Prince Osei Owusu Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
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Corners Prediction
Montréal have covered the 4.5 corners line in ten consecutive home matches, while Cincinnati have yielded an average of 6.10 corners in their previous 10 away games. The Montréal Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -154.
League Games
Montréal
Total
9.20
4.90
4.30
Home
11.90
8.00
3.90
Away
7.70
3.60
4.10
Cincinnati
Total
10.40
5.30
5.10
Home
10.00
5.20
4.80
Away
9.80
3.70
6.10
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Montréal Corners
Cincinnati Corners
Most Corners
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CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Betting Sites
If you’re looking to wager CF Montréal to secure victory in the MLS, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +155. FC Cincinnati are on offer at betting odds of +140 and the draw is +275.
Should you want to back Cincinnati to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -128 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Montréal have been chalked up at -115.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -270.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Prince Osei Owusu is the First Goalscorer Favourite
There is +120 available that Prince Osei Owusu finds the net at any stage. He is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Player Goals
Prince Osei Owusu (Montréal)
Evander (Cincinnati)
Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)
Tom Barlow (Cincinnati)
Player Shots On Target
Tom Barlow (Cincinnati)
Ayoub Jabbari (Cincinnati)
Kristian Fletcher (Cincinnati)
Kenji Mboma Dem (Cincinnati)
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Saputo Stadium
Montréal Have Developed Winless Habit at Home
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Montréal haven’t tasted victory at Saputo Stadium in the previous nine matches. The Québec club have recorded five draws, four losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Cincinnati have failed to win in their last seven matches on their travels. Pat Noonan’s team have racked up six draws, three losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.60.
The past meeting at Saputo Stadium saw Cincinnati defeat Montréal 3-1. The past 6 H2H meetings at Saputo Stadium have seen Montréal triumph three times, one draw and two Cincinnati wins.
 CF Montréal Home Stats |
1-5-4 | 2.40 | 1.00 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
 FC Cincinnati Away Stats |
1-6-3 | 4.30 | 1.70 | 2.60 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Montréal vs Cincinnati, check the team news first. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
CF Montréal Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
CF Montréal Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
1
Sebastian Breza
3
Brayan Ceballos
5
Brandan Craig
2
Jalen Neal
14
Daniel Rios
8
Matthew Longstaff
22
Victor Loturi
10
Alexis Sanchez
27
Dawid Bugaj
9
Prince Osei Owusu
13
Luca Petrasso
18
Roman Celentano
11
Samuel Gidi
4
Nick Hagglund
15
T. Lingani Hadebe
17
Kenji Mboma Dem
5
Obinna Nwobodo
10
Evander Ferreira
22
Gerardo Valenzuela
29
Bryan Ramirez
99
Ayoub Jabbari
16
Tom Barlow
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
CF Montréal Substitutes
- 21Fabian Herbers
- 25Frankie Amaya
- 26Ivan Losenko
- 31Thomas Gillier
- 33Emil Gazdov
FC Cincinnati Substitutes
- 2Alvas Elvis Powell
- 6Julian Malatini
- 13Evan Louro
- 14Kristian Fletcher
- 19Stefan Chirila
- 23David Doudera
- 24Kyle Smith
- 27Brian Anunga
- 50Felix Samson
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Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
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