CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.45
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNew York Red Bulls to win41% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score67% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals84% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–28% · fair 12.00
CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees CF Montreal take on New York Red Bulls on Saturday 18 April, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Saputo Stadium. CF Montreal are 15th with 26 points from 34 games (in the bottom three), while New York Red Bulls sit 10th on 42 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
New York Red Bulls's last 5: WDWLW Most recently they beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.4 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.7 for CF Montreal and 1.8 for New York Red Bulls. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 67% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: CF Montreal 38%, draw 21%, New York Red Bulls 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.45.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: CF Montreal 1–1 New York Red Bulls. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CF Montreal38%fair 2.66 · @2.48
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @3.80
New York Red Bulls41%fair 2.43 · @2.50
3.47Expected goals
1.69CF Montreal xG
1.78New York Red Bulls xG
67%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–05%
From our goals model: CF Montreal 1.7 – 1.8 New York Red Bulls expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
New York Red Bulls to win
41%
2.43
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
67%
1.49
1.45
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
84%
1.20
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
64%
1.56
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
57%
1.75
1.57
Half-time result
Level at half-time
36%
2.75
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New York Red Bulls / FT New York Red Bulls
24%
4.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2
8%
12.00
–
Form
CF Montreal – last 2
LL
15 Mar
@ Orlando City SC
1–2
L
22 Feb
@ San Diego
0–5
L
0.5Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
New York Red Bulls – last 5
WDWLW
16 Apr
vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
3–1
W
12 Apr
@ Inter Miami
2–2
D
5 Apr
vs FC Cincinnati
4–2
W
22 Mar
@ Charlotte
1–6
L
22 Feb
@ Orlando City SC
2–1
W
2.4Scored / game
2.4Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between CF Montreal and New York Red Bulls.
What is the prediction for CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls?
On our numbers CF Montreal have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and New York Red Bulls 41%.
How many goals will there be in CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls?
Our predicted score is CF Montreal 1–1 New York Red Bulls, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls?
CF Montreal vs New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Saputo Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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