CF Montreal vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 30/06/2023, 14:33  by Joseph King | Modified on 30/06/2023 at 14:35 in Major League Soccer Predictions

An Eastern Conference matchup in the MLS sees 13th-place NYCFC heading north of the border to take on eighth-placed CF Montreal. NYCFC’s horror season continues as they are now on a streak of 12 matches without a win. It’s been a stunning fall from grace for the 2021 MLS Cup champions. NYCFC have now drawn their last five in a row following a 1-1 away draw with Portland in their most recent outing. While they have been avoiding defeat, they will have to start turning those draws into wins if they are to qualify for a playoff spot. The new playoff seeding this season in the MLS means that eighth and ninth-place will battle it out for the final spot. The Boys in Blue currently trail ninth-place DC United by five points with less than half of the regular season remaining. They trail seventh-place Orlando City by seven points.

Montreal are experiencing something of a resurgence after an awful start to the 2023 campaign which saw them lose six of their first seven MLS matches. However, Le CFM have fought back valiantly, in large part down to their superb form at the Saputo Stadium. Montreal possesses the second-best home record in terms of points gained per game at 2.63. They have won seven of their eight outings and are on a current eight match home winning streak across all competitions. Montreal’s most recent match finished in a 0-0 draw away to Charlotte. The result snapped a two game winning run but extended their unbeaten run to three matches. There is a stark difference in Montreal’s numbers at home vs their away performance. The Canadian club has racked up a +12 goal differential on home soil compared to a -19 goal differential away.