MLSSat 31 Oct, 21:00 EATYankee Stadium

New York City FC vs CF Montréal prediction

New York City FCHome60%to win
2.16 : 1.17expected goalsDraw 21%
CF MontréalAway19%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.22

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip82%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.222 units
Bold tip43%
New York City FC to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.311 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for New York City FC vs CF Montréal is New York City FC to win, with a 60% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

NYCFC recent form-1%CF Montréal recent form-4%NYCFC rest between games-3%CF Montréal rest between games-3%NYCFC league table+1%CF Montréal league table-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
New York City FCDLWLD
  • Dat Atlanta United FC2-2
  • Lv Red Bull New York0-1
  • Wat Real Salt Lake2-0
  • Lv New England Revolution1-2
  • Dv Nashville SC0-0
CF MontréalWLLLL
  • Wv FC Cincinnati3-1
  • Lv Columbus Crew0-2
  • Lat Colorado Rapids0-1
  • Lv Charlotte FC1-2
  • Lat Philadelphia Union0-2

In numbers, NYCFC red and CF Montréal green

1.1Points per game1.1
1.4Goals scored per game1.3
1.4Goals conceded per game1.8
20%Clean sheets15%

Last meetings

  • CF Montréal1-0New York City FC

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
NYCFCCF Montréal
20Games played20
5Wins5
7Draws6
8Losses9
27Goals scored26
27Goals conceded35
1.4Scored per game1.3
1.4Conceded per game1.8
2W 3D 5LHome record4W 5D 4L
3W 4D 3LAway record1W 1D 5L
20%Clean sheets15%
65%Both teams scored55%
50%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
12. New York City FC3081012+2341.13
15. CF Montréal306717-24250.83

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table

Key players

Top of each side this season
New York City FC
  • Nicolás Fernández
    Nicolás FernándezTop scorer · M
    15 goals
  • Agustin Ojeda
    Agustin OjedaMost assists · F
    11 assists
  • Matt Freese
    Matt FreeseKeeper · G
    97 saves
CF Montréal
  • Prince Owusu
    Prince OwusuTop scorer · F
    15 goals
  • Prince Owusu
    Prince OwusuMost assists · F
    6 assists
  • Thomas Gillier
    Thomas GillierKeeper · G
    55 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals85%1.18
Over 2.5 goals65%1.55
Over 3.5 goals43%2.35
Both teams to score61%1.63
NYCFC or draw81%1.24
CF Montréal or draw40%2.47
NYCFC win and over 2.544%2.28
CF Montréal win and over 2.513%7.62

Most likely scores

2-19.8%
1-19.6%
2-08.4%
1-07.2%
3-17.0%

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Where to bet on NYCFC v CF Montréal

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

New York City FC vs CF Montréal: New York City FC are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives New York City FC 60%, the draw 21% and CF Montréal 19%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    New York City FC took 5 points from their last 5 games and CF Montréal took 3 from 5. New York City FC come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    New York City FC won 2 of their last 10 games at home. CF Montréal won 1 of their last 7 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    New York City FC score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.4. CF Montréal score 1.3 and let in 1.8. Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 of New York City FC games and 10 of CF Montréal games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, New York City FC won 0 and CF Montréal won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 82% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

New York City FC form

New York City FC have 5 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, D, newest first.

CF Montréal form

CF Montréal have 5 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 26 goals scored and 35 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. New York City FC won 0, CF Montréal won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0.

Our call

We expect New York City FC to score about 2.2 goals and CF Montréal about 1.2. That points to New York City FC to win, with 2-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22. Our bold bet is New York City FC to win and Over 2.5 at 2.31.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win New York City FC vs CF Montréal?

Our prediction for New York City FC vs CF Montréal is New York City FC to win, with a 60% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

What is the score prediction for New York City FC vs CF Montréal?

2-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-1 and 2-0. We expect New York City FC to score 2.2 goals and CF Montréal 1.2.

Will both teams score in New York City FC vs CF Montréal?

Both teams to score has a 61% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of New York City FC last 20 games and 11 of CF Montréal last 20.

How are New York City FC playing?

New York City FC have 5 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, D, newest first.

How are CF Montréal playing?

CF Montréal have 5 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 26 goals scored and 35 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, L, newest first.

What happened when New York City FC and CF Montréal last met?

It ended CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0. In the last 1 meeting New York City FC won 0 and CF Montréal won 1.

What is the best bet for New York City FC vs CF Montréal?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.22, with a 82% chance.

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