Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Columbus Crew to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.63 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.63Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗66% · @1.63
Double chanceColumbus Crew or draw ✗89% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.05
Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal preview and prediction
The match
CF Montreal travel to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 20 August (00:30 WAT) to face Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while CF Montreal sit 15th on 26 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: LDWWD Most recently they lost to Charlotte 1–3 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
CF Montreal's last 5: DDLLD Most recently they drew with DC United 1–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Columbus Crew arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.3 for Columbus Crew and 0.9 for CF Montreal. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew 66%, draw 22%, CF Montreal 11%.
Safer route: Columbus Crew or draw (89%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Columbus Crew to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.63, above our fair price of 1.51, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 2–0 CF Montreal. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew66%fair 1.51 · @1.63
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @4.10
CF Montreal11%fair 8.87 · @4.70
3.14Expected goals
2.25Columbus Crew xG
0.88CF Montreal xG
61%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.3 – 0.9 CF Montreal 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
Columbus Crew to win✗
66%
1.51
1.63 ▲
Double chance
Columbus Crew or draw✗
89%
1.13
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.57
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✗
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
45%
2.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.05
–
Form
Columbus Crew – last 6
LDWWDW
16 Aug
@ Charlotte
1–3
L
12 Aug
vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs CF Pachuca
2–1
W
5 Aug
vs Atlas
3–1
W
2 Aug
@ Inter Miami
2–2
D
26 Jul
vs FC Cincinnati
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
CF Montreal – last 6
DDLLDW
16 Aug
vs DC United
1–1
D
2 Aug
vs New England Revolution
2–2
D
26 Jul
vs Inter Miami
0–1
L
23 Jul
@ Nashville SC
0–1
L
17 Jul
vs Toronto FC
0–0
D
13 Jul
vs Vancouver FC
2–1
W
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and CF Montreal.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
Our pick is Columbus Crew to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.63.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 22% and CF Montreal 11%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–0 CF Montreal, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
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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