Aug 5, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; CF Montreal forward Prince Owusu (9) plays the ball during the first half against Puebla FC at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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CF Montreal vs Atlanta United: Prediction, Preview, and Betting Odds- Major League Soccer 2025

Aug 5, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; CF Montreal forward Prince Owusu (9) plays the ball during the first half against Puebla FC at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Two struggling Eastern Conference sides meet at Saputo Stadium as CF Montreal look to climb off the foot of the table against winless-on-the-road Atlanta United.

Our last trip to Montréal had us on the edge of our seats 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ylskn6oBGN
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 8, 2025

Where to Watch

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Kickoff: 1:30 AM CET / 7:30 PM ET (Friday)

Venue: Saputo Stadium, Montreal

Where to Watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Montreal vs Atlanta Match Preview

Montreal’s Leagues Cup campaign ended early, but Marco Donadel’s men have been competitive in recent weeks, with four positive results since July and narrow one-goal defeats in the other matches. They head into this fixture aiming for back-to-back MLS wins for the first time this season after beating the New England Revolution 3-1 before the break.

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Atlanta United, on the other hand, remain in the midst of a poor campaign. Ronny Deila’s side are winless in their last eight league games and remain without an away victory in 2025, failing to score more than once in 10 of their 11 road outings. However, they have managed to score in each of their last two MLS games, though both ended in draws.

CF Montreal Recent Stats

Tom Pearce and Fabian Herbers are doubts with upper body issues, while Joel Waterman is suspended. Prince Osei Owusu, Dante Sealy, and Olger Escobar all found the net in the win over the Revs and should start again.

CF Montreal Predicted XI: Gillier; Bugaj, Craig, Alvarez, Petrasso; Piette, Loturi; Sealy, Duke, Clark; Owusu

Atlanta United Recent Stats

Ajani Fortune is a doubt with a foot problem, and goalkeeper Josh Cohen may miss out with an arm injury. Aleksei Miranchuk scored a 99th-minute equalizer last time out and should feature in the starting XI alongside Miguel Almirón.

Atlanta United Predicted XI: Guzan; Hernandez, Gregersen, Williams, Amador; Slisz, Muyumba; Almiron, Miranchuk, Thiare; Latte Lath

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Over/Under Goals Prediction:

Over 2.5 goals (@-150 as per FanDuel): Both sides have been leaky defensively, and their combined attacking quality suggests an open game with plenty of chances.
Under 2.5 goals (@+120 as per BetMGM): While their defenses concede often, poor finishing has kept some of their matches lower-scoring than expected.

Team Prediction:

Prince Osei Owusu Anytime Scorer (@+175 as per BetMGM): Coming off a goal in his last match and leading Montreal’s front line, Owusu is well-positioned to trouble Atlanta’s shaky defense.
Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals (@ +115 as per FanDuel): The combination of leaky defenses and capable attacking players on both sides makes this a strong value pick.

CF Montreal vs Atlanta United Match Predictions

Both Montreal and Atlanta have struggled to find consistency and keep things tight at the back. Given their defensive frailties, this fixture promises opportunities for both sides to score, but neither has been clinical enough to pull away convincingly. Expect a back-and-forth affair that ends all square.

Score Prediction: CF Montreal 2-2 Atlanta United