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It is an all-MLS affair in the round of 32 of the Leagues Cup as Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal lock horns at Subaru Park on Friday. The Union head into the midweek clash unbeaten in their last six competitive home games against Laurent Courtois’ men and will look to keep the juggernaut rolling.
Philadelphia Union were beaten on penalties by Mexican side Cruz Azul in their final Leagues Cup group-stage game last weekend after a 1-1 stalemate in normal time against the Mexican side.
Despite that result, Jim Curtin’s side finished as Group O winners, having secured a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC in the group opener on July 28.
Philadelphia Union have come into the new Leagues Cup campaign looking to improve on their performance from last season when they secured a third-placed finish.
Montreal, on the other hand, turned in a resilient team display in the Group M finale as they held firm to see out a 3-2 victory over Atletico San Luis last time out.
Before that, Courtois’ men were on a three-match winless run, claiming one draw and losing twice, including a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Orlando City in the Leagues Cup curtain-raiser on July 27.
While Montreal will look to continue from where they left off against San Luis, recent results on the road offer little optimism as they have failed to win their last 12 away games across all competitions.
Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 11 wins from the last 30 meetings between the sides, Montreal hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Philadelphia Union have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 10 occasions.
- Courtois’ men have failed to win their last six competitive visits to Subaru Park, losing three and claiming three draws since a 3-1 victory in September 2018.
- Montreal are on a run of 12 consecutive away matches without a win, losing eight and claiming four draws since March’s 3-2 victory at Inter Miami.
- The Union are unbeaten in four of their last five home matches across all competitions, picking up three wins and one draw since the start of July.
Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal Prediction
Philadelphia Union boast a solid home record against Montreal and will fancy their chances on Friday.
Montreal’s form on the road is currently nothing to write home about and we see Curtin’s men coming away with the desired result.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 3-1 CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Philadelphia Union to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in seven of the last eight clashes between the two teams)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in nine of their last 10 encounters)
