CF Montreal vs New York City FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as CF Montreal take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important clash at the Saputo Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
CF Montreal vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC are currently in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. The away side eased past Nashville SC by a 3-1 margin last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
CF Montreal, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The hosts slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
CF Montreal vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have an excellent record against CF Montreal and have won 13 out of the 20 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to CF Montreal's two victories.
- New York City FC have won six of their last seven matches against CF Montreal in MLS and have won each of their last four such games in the competition.
- CF Montreal have picked up 10 victories so far this season and have achieved at least 11 victories in each of their last eight MLS campaigns in a run dating back to 2015.
- New York City FC have won three consecutive matches in all competitions - as many victories as they had achieved in the 19 games preceding this run.
CF Montreal vs New York City FC Prediction
New York City FC have an impressive squad at their disposal and have managed to overcome their recent slump. Santiago Rodriguez and Alonso Martinez have been lethal in the final third and will look to make an impact this weekend.
CF Montreal have failed to meet expectations this season and have a poor record in this fixture. New York City FC are in better form at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: CF Montreal 1-2 New York City FC
CF Montreal vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alonso Martinez to score - Yes
