CF Montreal (home)
- CF Montreal have won 3 of 12 home MLS 2026 matches (D5, L4).
- L'Impact play host to the Black & Gold at Saputo Stadium on Saturday and although the visitors are a slight favorite at 2.48, Montreal are worth a small play at 2.5.
- The hosts have had an off day in their last three defeats to Philadelphia Union (A), Charlotte (H) and Colorado Rapids (A), so confidence is probably at a low ebb.
Columbus Crew (away)
- Columbus Crew have won 1 of 12 away (D3, L8).
- Columbus Crew have had a mixed bag of results over the past month, winning 1 and losing 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Columbus Crew are coming off a 3-0 home win over Colorado Rapids, but they've lost their 2 matches before that one, away to DC United and at home to another opponent the following week, so the pendulum has swung sharply.
Head-to-Head
Over the last 3 head-to-head matches in MLS 2026, the series is level with 1 win apiece and 1 draw.
Key Players
- Prince Osei Owusu
- Prince Osei Owusu has 13 MLS 2026 goals in 23 matches for CF Montreal this season and he is L'Impact's most reliable player.
- Diego Rossi
- Laurent Courtois' side also have a real talisman in Diego Rossi, who has 6 goals in 15 MLS 2026 matches and his movement in the attacking zone could be the key to Columbus' success on Saturday.
- Montreal's reversion to a bolder 4-3-3 with Philippe Eullaffroy has given the team a chance, but they are still a compact team that can be susceptible to the fast-paced transition attacks of Columbus Crew.
- Columbus Crew will want to play on the wings, overloading the wings and switching the play, while Montreal will want to remain compact and counterattack quickly.
Betting Insights
- The visitors are a slight favorite at 2.48, Montreal are at 2.5, and the draw is priced at 3.8.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.48 suggest the market expects chances in this one.
Prediction
However, Columbus Crew's slightly stronger odds and Montreal's poor run of late, means we're backing the visitors for the win.