CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
2
Value bet: Columbus Crew to win @ 2.60 – our chance 41% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓41% · @2.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗67% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.50
CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew preview and prediction
The match
CF Montreal host Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 20 September, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Saputo Stadium. CF Montreal are 15th with 26 points from 34 games (in the bottom three), while Columbus Crew sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
CF Montreal's last 5: WLLLD Most recently they beat Vancouver Whitecaps 2–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Columbus Crew's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Orlando City SC 2–1 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 August 2026, finished Columbus Crew 1–2 CF Montreal.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.5 for CF Montreal and 1.7 for Columbus Crew. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 67%.
Betting angles
Win chances: CF Montreal 36%, draw 23%, Columbus Crew 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.44.
Value angle: Columbus Crew to win at 2.60 – 41% on our numbers against 38% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: CF Montreal 1–1 Columbus Crew. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CF Montreal36%fair 2.80 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.40
Columbus Crew41%fair 2.41 · @2.60
3.18Expected goals
1.52CF Montreal xG
1.66Columbus Crew xG
67%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
2–27%
1–06%
From our goals model: CF Montreal 1.5 – 1.7 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers CF Montreal have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Columbus Crew 41%.
How many goals will there be in CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is CF Montreal 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 00:30 (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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