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| CF Montréal vs Forge FC | Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT |
| CF Montréal odds | -103 |
| Forge FC odds | +235 |
| Draw | +215 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -134, No -115 |
CF Montréal vs Forge FC Preview and Team News
CF Montréal Team News
Montréal’s recent run of form tells the story of a team plagued by defensive fragility.
Their last outing ended in a 1-4 home defeat to Inter Miami, a match in which they were thoroughly outclassed and their defensive weaknesses were fully exposed.
Before that heavy loss, they secured a fortunate 1-0 victory against New York City FC at home. Their opponents created many clear-cut chances in that game but failed to convert any of them. This win followed a disappointing 1-3 loss to FC Cincinnati.
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Their defeat to Miami demonstrated how easily their midfield can be bypassed in transitions, leaving the back four vulnerable. If their full-backs push too high to support the attack, they can leave gaping holes for Forge’s quick wingers to exploit on the counter.
Marco Donadel has thus far failed to organize a compact defensive block, and his defenders often struggle to maintain a cohesive line. Lionel Messi took advantage of that in the last fixture, scoring two goals against the Canadian club.
Montreal are also dealing with a wave of injuries. Key winger Fabian Herbers has been out since May, promising youngsters Bryce Duke and Hennadii Synchuk have been sidelined since April, and standout midfielder Giacomo Vrioni is also unavailable due to an elbow issue, knocking a hole in their offensive options.
CF Montréal predicted lineup vs Forge FC (4-4-2): Sirois; Bugaj, Campbell, Craig, Petrasso; Sealy, Loturi, Piette, Pearce; Owusu, Vilsaint.
Forge FC Team News
Forge FC are coming off a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Vancouver FC. In that match, they created many good chances and could’ve scored more than two goals. Smyrniotis’s team effectively used triangular attacks to break down their opponent’s defensive block. However, the clash also highlighted Forge’s vulnerability to high pressing.
Prior to that, they played out a tough 2-2 draw with rivals York United and dismantled Valour FC in a dominant 5-0 away win. They’re unbeaten in their last six outings across all competitions.
Smyrniotis’s tactical philosophy is built on flexibility, but he typically favours a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 setup. The key to their system is the midfield trio.
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— Forge FC (@ForgeFCHamilton) July 7, 2025
Led by Kyle Bekker, the midfield line is capable of dictating tempo, breaking up play, and launching attacks. They press aggressively and intelligently as a unit, aiming to force turnovers high up the pitch. At the same time, they’re capable of dropping into a low block to catch opponents on counter-attacks.
On the attacking front, they rely on the fluid movement of their front three. Players like Brian Wright, Nana Ampomah, and David Choinière don’t just stick to the wings – they drift inside, rotate positions, and look to exploit pockets of space.
The only fitness concern is goalkeeper Dino Bontis, who was substituted off around the 89th minute of the July 5 game against Vancouver due to a minor injury.
Forge FC predicted lineup vs CF Montréal (4-3-3): Kalongo; Rama, Achinioti-Jönsson, Nimick, Paton; Kane, Bekker, Jensen; Massunda, Wright, Choinière.
CF Montréal vs Forge FC Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
- Stadium: Saputo Stadium
- Location: Montreal, Canada
- Last match: Forge FC – CF Montréal 1:0, (May 21, 2025, Canadian Championship)
CF Montréal vs Forge FC Prediction, Odds
- Pick: draw or Forge FC
- Odds: TBD (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: CF Montréal 1-1 Forge FC
Montréal are expected to dominate possession, methodically working the ball through Forge’s organized defensive block.
The hosts’ success will depend on the speed of their ball circulation and the ability of their attacking midfielders to find space between the lines. If they are slow and predictable, Forge’s midfield will have little trouble stifling their play.
The flanks will be a key battleground. Montréal’s attacking strategy relies on their full-backs making forward runs to assist their wide attackers. The visitors will likely try to exploit this, using the pace of their wingers to make swift counter-attacks into exposed channels.
Expect to see Forge’s midfielders looking for that quick, diagonal ball in behind as soon as they win possession.
CF Montréal vs Forge FC Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -134 (Tonybet)
Montréal, playing at home and needing to assert their dominance after a heavy defeat, will likely throw numbers forward. With several creative players in their squad, it would be a surprise if they were held scoreless at Stade Saputo.
However, the hosts have significant defensive issues that the visitors are likely to exploit. I believe this match could mirror their meeting in May 2024, which ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time before Forge won 2-1 in extra time.
CF Montréal vs Forge FC: Where to Watch (Canada)
- OneSoccer, Apple TV
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