Columbus Crew
CF Montréal
>Major League Soccer · Regular SeasonColumbus Crew vs CF Montréal: Prediction and Odds, Major League Soccer, 19/08/2026
Columbus Crew welcome CF Montréal to Lower.com Field on August 19 for an MLS regular season clash with playoff positioning on the line. The hosts, sitting 11th, face a Montréal side stuck in 14th after a dismal run. Bookmakers price Columbus at 1.67 to claim all three points on home soil.
Projected final score: 2-1
Columbus hold a clear head-to-head edge, including a 2-1 home win over Montréal in April 2025, and the bookmakers price them as firm favourites at 1.67. Montréal arrive winless in five (DDLLD) from 14th place, with three suspended players disrupting their defensive and midfield structure before a ball is even kicked.
A three-goal total feels right here. Columbus are missing Thiaré, Bangoura, and Abou Ali, which limits their attacking output, while Montréal's depleted squad should still create at least one chance on the road. The 1.61 angle is supported by Montréal's tendency to concede but also find a consolation, keeping the total tight rather than a blowout.
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Match Analysis
Columbus Crew enter this home fixture as clear favorites at 1.67, backed by a 62% confidence rating. Sitting 11th in MLS, they hold a decisive H2H edge over Montréal, including a 2-1 home victory as recently as April 2025.
- 2 wins and 1 draw in the last four H2H meetings, including a 3-1 away win in May 2024.
- Home advantage at Lower.com Field has proven decisive, with a 2-1 result against Montréal in April 2025.
- Montréal missing 3 suspended players (Escobar, Waterman, Sealy) plus Hidalgo injured, gutting their defensive structure.
- Morales and Amaya confirmed out for Montréal, further depleting midfield options ahead of this away fixture.
CF Montréal arrive at 4.40 as heavy outsiders, and rightly so. A DDLLD run across their last five matches leaves them winless and anchored in 14th place, with a severely disrupted squad that makes a positive result extremely difficult to envision.
- Montréal's DDLLD form across five games reflects a side low on confidence and goals.
- Five key absentees through suspension and injury strip Montréal of defensive and midfield depth.
- Away record compounds the problem, with Montréal struggling to generate results on the road from 14th place.
Key point: With both attacks depleted by injuries, the double chance pairing home or draw alongside 2.35 offers a cautious alternative angle for this low-scoring contest.
Statistics and Head-to-Head
Form & Statistics: Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
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Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal: Head-to-Head
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Probabilities & Odds: Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
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Final thoughts on the predictions for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal
Columbus Crew's superior home form, commanding head-to-head record, and Montréal's woeful run of four matches without a win all point firmly toward a home victory. The Crew have the quality to control this fixture at Lower.com Field and should collect all three points. The pick is Columbus Crew to win at 1.67, a selection grounded in consistent recent evidence. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal?
Columbus Crew to win at home, priced at 1.67, is the main pick. Montréal's five-game winless run (DDLLD) from 14th place, compounded by three suspended defenders and further injuries disrupting their backline, makes them extremely vulnerable at Lower.com Field.
What is the highest odd for Columbus Crew to win?
The best available price on a Columbus home win is 1.67. For bettors seeking safer coverage, a double chance backing Columbus or the draw is worth considering, effectively protecting against a surprise draw while still riding the home side's clear structural advantage.
Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?
With Montréal's defensive unit severely disrupted by suspensions and Columbus operating on home turf, goals feel likely. The Over 2.5 market at 1.53 carries appeal, supported by Columbus's recent H2H record showing three or more goals in two of the last four meetings between these sides.
When and where is Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal played?
The match kicks off on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, the home stadium of Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.
Can CF Montréal pull off an upset against Columbus Crew?
An upset is a tall order. Montréal are winless in five, sit 14th, and arrive missing Escobar, Waterman, Sealy, Hidalgo, Morales, and Amaya. The away price at 4.40 reflects just how steep the climb is. Only a complete Columbus off-day would realistically open the door for Montréal.
Which alternative market offers the best value?
The BTTS Yes market at 1.61 offers interesting value. Columbus have conceded despite their home advantage, and even a depleted Montréal side managed a goal in the most recent meeting. Both teams finding the net is a plausible outcome that complements rather than duplicates the main win prediction.
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