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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as CF Montreal take on an impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side in an important encounter at the Saputo Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
CF Montreal vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps are currently in fifth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been impressive so far this season. The Whitecaps eased past Minnesota United by a 3-1 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
CF Montreal, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference league table at the moment and have struggled this season. The home side slumped to a 2-0 defeat against New York City FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
CF Montreal vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Vancouver Whitecaps have a slight edge over CF Montreal and have won eight out of the 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to CF Montreal's seven victories.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won four of their last five matches against CF Montreal and managed to win the 2023 Canadian Championship final against them by a 2-1 margin.
- CF Montreal are unbeaten in their last five matches at home on the trot and managed to end a run of two home defeats in the competition.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won consecutive matches in MLS for the fourth time so far this season and have managed seven such streaks since the start of 2023.
- Josef Martinez has scored four goals in his two matches against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS so far.
CF Montreal vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Vancouver Whitecaps have been inconsistent so far this season but are in good form at the moment. Brian White has been impressive for the Whitecaps and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
CF Montreal can pack a punch on their day but have blown hot and cold this month. Vancouver Whitecaps are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: CF Montreal 1-3 Vancouver Whitecaps
CF Montreal vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Vancouver Whitecaps to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Brian White to score - Yes
