CF Montréal vs New York City FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 28.06.2025
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CF Montréal vs New York City FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 28.06.2025

Alexander Yaremenko Alexander Yaremenko
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CF Montréal vs New York City FCSaturday, June 28, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
CF Montréal odds +183
New York City FC odds +140
Draw+241
Both teams to scoreYes -173, No +121

CF Montréal vs New York City FC Preview and Team News

CF Montréal Team News

To understand the current state of Montréal, one only needs to look at their recent results, which paint a grim picture of a club in crisis. 

Their June fixtures began with a 0-3 away loss to the New England Revolution, in which they were outplayed in every phase of play and offered little in response. 

Just when things were looking bleak, the Canadian side pulled off a stunning and unexpected 3-1 away victory against the Houston Dynamo. It was a performance that seemed to come from nowhere. Built on good defending and clinical counter-attacking, it appeared to signal a potential turning point. 

However, any optimism vanished with a hard 1-3 loss at Stade Saputo to FC Cincinnati.

That defeat was a snapshot of the struggles that have defined Montréal’s season. Incredibly, the Canadian side have yet to secure a single victory on their own turf in 2025, suffering five defeats. This dreadful home form is the main reason they sit second-to-last in the overall MLS standings. 

Their tactical issues run deep. Statistically, they’re the least potent attacking force in MLS this year, often described as predictable and lacking in creative passes. At the same time, their defence has also been quite poor, as the team have conceded an average of 1.9 goals per game. 

Their key player up front is Prince-Osei Owusu, who has netted seven goals and shouldered the responsibility of scoring goals almost entirely on his own.

Further complicating matters, the Canadian squad are missing several players: Olger Escobar, Nathan Saliba, and Joel Waterman are away on international duty; Fabian Herbers (ankle) and Giacomo Vrioni (elbow) are definitely out, while Bryce Duke and Hennadii Synchuk remain doubtful due to lower-body concerns

CF Montréal predicted lineup vs New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Sirois; Bugaj, Campbell, Neal, Petrasso; Loturi, Piette; Clark, Pearce, Guboglo; Owusu.

New York City FC Team News

New York City’s recent run of form highlights their inconsistency. They’re coming off a 4-0 demolition of Atlanta United, an outing where their attacking play was fully dominant. However, this victory was preceded by a frustrating draw against Nashville SC and, more worryingly, a sensational 0-3 home loss to the Houston Dynamo. 

Manager Pascal Jansen, who arrived with a strong reputation from his work with AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, has a clear tactical identity. 

He favours a possession-heavy style of soccer that aims to create overloads in wide areas. At Yankee Stadium, this system often flourishes. They can dominate the ball and find pockets of space for their creative players to exploit. 

However, on the road, NYCFC transforms into one of the most ineffective squads in MLS. Their build-up often becomes sterile possession, lacking penetration against defensively organized opponents. They’ve won just once on their travels all season, and their away goal tally ranks among the lowest in the league. 

The bulk of their attacking threat lies in the boots of their star players. Austrian playmaker Hannes Wolf operates as an attacking midfielder or an inverted winger; his technical quality, vision, and ability to drift between the lines make him the key figure of the visitors’ attack. 

Alongside him, 38-year-old Maxi Moralez continues to defy his age. The Argentine playmaker leads the team with 1.9 key passes per game.

NYCFC is without Keaton Parks (foot issue), Andrés Perea and Malachi Jones (leg injuries), while Kevin O’Toole has just returned from a knee problem. Tayvon Gray also remains out due to a leg injury.

New York City FC predicted lineup vs CF Montréal (4-2-3-1): Romero; Gray, Martins, Haak, Risa; O’Neill, Perea; Wolf, Moralez, Fernandez; Bakrar.

CF Montréal vs New York City FC Main Match Info

CF Montréal vs New York City FC Prediction, Odds

Given Montréal’s awful home record and defensive issues, it’s difficult to back them for a win, even against a poor travelling side. That said, New York City’s own inconsistency and road problems prevent a confident prediction in their favour. 

A moment of individual brilliance from either side could decide it. But a chaotic, nervy draw feels like the most probable outcome between two clubs with serious weaknesses.

CF Montréal vs New York City FC Betting Tip

Montréal have the worst attack in MLS this season, consistently struggling to create quality chances or finish the ones they get.

While the visitors have attacking talent, they’re among the lowest-scoring sides in the league. As a result, this game is shaping up to be a low-scoring affair between two teams that struggle to attack.

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