CF Montreal

vs

New York City FC

Preview

CF Montreal (home)

• CF Montreal are 24th in MLS 2026 with six points from eight games.
• Philippe Eullaffroy has been working to rebuild the club in a methodical way since his appointment as manager in April 2026.
• His ‘Canada Soccer’ approach involves a possession-first, slow build-up and a three-at-the-back system with wingbacks providing the width.
• Montreal have one win and four defeats in their last five MLS games.
• The one win was their most recent result - a convincing 4-0 home win three days ago.
• Recent stats:
  • 2.50 goals per game in MLS 2026.
  • Five goals in two home games.

New York City FC (away)

• Pascal Jansen has been building something quite different since he took over at NYCFC in January 2025.
• The Dutchman’s philosophy is based on possession dominance and high pressing, with rotation in midfield and interchangeable attackers.
• A 5-2 win in the US Open Cup last weekend was one of their best performances of the season.
• A 2-1 home defeat to Charlotte in their most recent MLS outing showed they have some way to go.
• Jansen’s fluid frontline offers goal threat, with Talles Magno scoring three of NYCFC’s last five and Maxi Moralez providing five assists in eight MLS appearances.
• Recent stats:
  • 1.00 goal per away game (three goals in three away games in 2026).

Head-to-Head

Key Players

• Prince Osei Owusu has scored five times in eight MLS games for CF Montreal and has three assists in their last five games.
• Talles Magno has scored three of NYCFC’s last five matches.
• Maxi Moralez has provided five assists in eight MLS appearances.

Betting Insights

• CF Montreal have been better at home, averaging 2.50 goals per match in MLS 2026 while NYCFC average 1.00 per away game.
• The visitors have scored in all three of their 2026 away league games so far.
• Home win odds: 2.72.
• Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.66.

Prediction