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Details of the match
- Match: CF Montreal vs New York
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Start: 19:30 BST
- Place: Stade Saputo
Our predictions for CF Montréal vs New York City
Match prediction: CF Montréal 2-1 New York
CF Montreal will be looking to build on their recent 4-1 win over New York RB, and with home advantage, they might just have the edge. Their attacking trio of Prince Owusu, Iván Jaime and Noah Streit could prove too hot for New York City’s defense, especially given the visitors’ recent struggles at the back. Expect Montreal to come out with confidence, pressing high and looking to exploit any defensive lapses. CF Montreal will look to build on their recent 4-1 win over New York RB, and with home advantage, they may have the upper hand. Their attacking trio of Prince Owusu, Iván Jaime and Noah Streit could prove too hot for New York City’s defense, especially given the visitors’ recent struggles at the back. Expect Montreal to come out with confidence, pressing high and looking to capitalize on any defensive lapses.
New York City, on the other hand, will be eager to shake off their last 4-4 tie against Cincinnati. They will have to strengthen the defense and rely on Maxi Moralez to orchestrate the game from midfield. If they can keep it compact and hit the counter, they might just cut something. However, given form and head-to-head record, Montreal seems to have the upper hand. New York City, on the other hand, will be eager to shake off their last 4-4 tie against Cincinnati. They will have to strengthen the defense and rely on Maxi Moralez to orchestrate the game from midfield. If they can keep it compact and hit the counter, they might just cut something. However, based on form and head-to-head record, Montreal seems to have the upper hand.
Forms guide and team overview
CF Montreal
CF Montreal’s recent form has been mixed, but their recent 4-1 win over New York RB will have done wonders for their confidence. Before that, they suffered a string of losses, including a narrow 1-2 loss to the Philadelphia Union and a 0-3 loss to New England. Despite these setbacks, their ability to bounce back with a convincing win suggests they could be turning a corner. CF Montreal’s recent form has been a mixed bag, but their recent 4-1 win over New York RB will have done wonders for their confidence. Before that, they suffered a string of losses, including a narrow 1-2 loss to the Philadelphia Union and a 0-3 loss to New England. Despite these setbacks, their ability to bounce back with a convincing win suggests they could be turning a corner.
Recent Major League Soccer Results:
- Win: 4-1 vs. New York RB (H)
- Defeat: 1-2 against Philadelphia Union (H)
- Loss: 0-3 vs. New England (A)
- Lost: 3-4 vs. Cincinnati (A)
- Defeat: 1-2 vs. Orlando City (A)
New York City
New York City has been struggling to find consistency, going their last five games without a win. Their recent 4-4 draw against Cincinnati was a thrilling game, but it highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities. Defeats to Charlotte and the Vancouver Whitecaps have boosted their morale even further, and they will need to regroup quickly if they are to challenge Montreal. New York City has been struggling to find consistency, going their last five games without a win. Their recent 4-4 draw against Cincinnati was a thrilling game, but it highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities. Losses against Charlotte and the Vancouver Whitecaps have boosted morale even more, and they will need to regroup quickly if they want to challenge Montreal.
Recent Major League Soccer Results:
- Tie: 4-4 vs. Cincinnati (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs. Charlotte (H)
- Defeat: 0-2 against Vancouver Whitecaps (A)
- Draw: 1-1 against St. Louis City (H)
- Defeat: 2-3 against Inter Miami (H)
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The head-to-head record favors CF Montreal, who have won the last three matches without conceding a goal. Their most recent win was a 1-0 win in June 2025, showing their defensive solidity against New York City. However, New York City picked up a pair of wins in 2024, indicating they may be a threat on their day. Montreal will be eager to maintain their dominance in this game. The head-to-head record favors CF Montreal, who have won the last three meetings without conceding a goal. Their most recent win was a 1-0 win in June 2025, showing their defensive solidity against New York City. However, New York City picked up a pair of wins in 2024, indicating they may be a threat on their day. Montreal will be eager to maintain their dominance in this game.
Recent Major League Soccer results
- CF Montreal – New York 1-0 (June 28, 2025)
- New York – Montreal CF 0-1 (May 10, 2025)
- CF Montreal – New York 2-0 (October 19, 2024)
- New York – Montreal CF 2-0 (July 3, 2024)
- New York – Montreal CF 2-0 (August 30, 2023)
Team news and injury report
CF Montreal
- Gennadiy Synchuk (Unknown Injury)
New York City
- Drew Baiera (cruciate ligament)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Montreal CF (4-3-3)
- Expected lineup: Guilier (GK), Neal (DF), Vera (DF), Petrasso (DF), Bugaj (DF), Piette (MF), Longstaff (MF), Loturi (MF), Owusu (AT), Jaime (AT), Streit (AT). (AT), Narrow (AT)
CF Montréal is expected to line up in a 4-3-3, with Thomas Guilier between the posts. The attacking trio of Owusu, Jaime and Streit will be crucial, supported by a midfield anchored by Matty Longstaff and Victor Loturi, aiming to control the tempo and create chances. CF Montréal is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Thomas Guilier between the posts. The attacking trio of Owusu, Jaime and Streit will be crucial, supported by a midfield anchored by Matty Longstaff and Victor Loturi, aiming to control the pace and create chances.
New York (4-2-3-1)
- Expected Lineup: Freese (GK), Martins (DF), O’Toole (DF), Gray (DF), Gustavo (DF), Trewin (MF), Moralez (MF), Wolf (MF), O’Neill (MF), Ojeda (MF), Mercau (AT) Expected Lineup: Freese (GK), Martins (DF), (DF), O’Toole (DF), Gray (DF), Gustavo (DF), Wolf (DF), TreMFo O’Neill (MF), Ojeda (MF), Mercau (AT)
New York City is likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Matt Freese in goal. Maxi Moralez will be the creative center of midfield, looking to link up with Nicolás Fernández Mercau up front. The defensive line, led by Tayvon Gray, will have to be alert to Montreal’s offensive threats. New York City will likely stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Matt Freese in goal. Maxi Moralez will be the creative center of midfield, looking to link up with Nicolás Fernández Mercau up front. The defensive line, led by Tayvon Gray, will have to be alert to Montreal’s attacking threats.
Battles and key players to watch
- Owusu vs Gray: Owusu’s pace and movement will test Gray’s defensive positioning throughout the game. Owusu vs Gray: Owusu’s pace and movement will test Gray’s defensive positioning throughout the game.
- Loturi vs Wolf: Loturi’s energy and ability to win the ball will be crucial in disrupting Wolf’s play duties.
- Longstaff (CF Montréal): Longstaff’s vision and passing range make him the key to unlocking New York City’s defense.
- Moralez (New York): Moralez’s creativity and experience are vital to New York City’s offensive game. Moralez (New York): Moralez’s creativity and experience are vital to New York City’s offensive game.
Frequently asked questions
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- MFF predicts that the score will be CF Montreal 2-1 New York in this match. MFF predicts that the score will be CF Montreal – 2-1 New York in this match.
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