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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Toronto FC lock horns with CF Montreal in an important encounter at the Saputo Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
CF Montreal vs Toronto FC Preview
CF Montreal are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by New York Red Bulls in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Toronto FC, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Inter Miami this week and will need to bounce back in this match.
CF Montreal vs Toronto FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- CF Montreal have a slight edge over Toronto FC and have won 19 out of the 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Toronto FC's 18 victories.
- CF Montreal have won their last five matches at home against Toronto FC in all competitions - the longest such run in this fixture.
- CF Montreal pulled off an impressive comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls this week and have now lost only two of their last 11 matches in all competitions.
- Toronto FC are winless in their last eight matches away from home in all competitions and have lost each of their last five such games.
CF Montreal vs Toronto FC Prediction
Toronto FC have shown glimpses of their ability this season but have been undone by a series of defensive errors. The Canadian side was poor against Inter Miami and cannot afford a similar performance this weekend.
CF Montreal can pack a punch on their day but have plenty of work to do ahead of this match. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: CF Montreal 1-1 Toronto FC
CF Montreal vs Toronto FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: CF Montreal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Josef Martinez to score - Yes
