CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 19/09/2023, 14:55  by Joseph King | Modified on 19/09/2023 at 14:55 in Major League Soccer Predictions

Major League Soccer on Wednesday sees Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati hosting eighth-place Montreal CF. Only a handful of matches remain as we head into the final stretch of the regular season with the battle for the postseason in full swing. Montreal are holding on to eighth-place, leading 10th-place Chicago by three and trailing seventh-place Nashville by four. As things stand, Montreal would duel it out with DC United in a one-off “play-in” game to determine who gets the last seed. There’s been a stark difference between the home and away form for Le CFM this MLS campaign. The hosts have won nine while losing only four times at the Saputo Stadium compared to 10 losses in 14 away trips. There’s also been a remarkable difference in their defensive solidity as Montreal have conceded 31 times compared to just nine times on home soil. Montreal will be looking to put an end to a three match winless run following a 0-0 home draw with Chicago on the weekend.

Cincinnati continue their romp through the league season and will lift the Supporters’ Shield for the first time in franchise history barring a complete collapse. They hold an eight point lead over their closest competitor, the New England Revs, in second-place with six matches remaining. Cincinnati’s season has been characterized by their brilliant home form but it’s been a different story when they take their show on the road. Compared to their 12-1-1 home record, the visitors have managed to win just five of their 14 away trips, although they have drawn six. The East leaders haven’t been in the best of form lately as we wind down the season. Pat Noonan’s men have been victorious in only two of their last seven games across all competitions. Their most recent result saw them battle back from two down to earn a 2-2 draw at Philadelphia.