Nashville SC vs CF Montreal Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 04/05/2024

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Nashville SC vs CF Montreal. Shape of the Teams

In the cutthroat arena of Major League Soccer (MLS), where the margins are often razor-thin, even a few goals can dramatically alter the standings. Nashville will welcome a team that only scored two goals more and conceded one less, but Montreal is 19th, while Nashville is 27th and firmly in the league’s lower echelons.

While both teams have a horrendous record coming into the game, Nashville has not even savoured a single victory in their last five outings, with three losses and two draws. Nashville’s last victory was against Charlotte, which was back in mid-March. Not winning a single game in five is pretty depressing and will take its toll on the team.

On the other hand, Nashville has always dominated in clashes against Montreal, effectively acting as Montreal’s nemesis, except during their last encounter. Nashville’s home games against Montreal have typically ended in their favour, reinforcing this trend. However, the recent 5-0 defeat Nashville suffered at the hands of Los Angeles complicates backing them with confidence.

Montreal faces a strategic dilemma as it approaches its next fixture against Inter Miami, the league leaders. 

Montreal’s performance this season has been erratic. The team managed to secure impressive victories against Inter Miami (3-2) and fourth-placed Cincinnati (2-1), but also lost against Chicago Fire and Seattle, who are at the lower end of the MLS table.

Nashville SC vs CF Montreal Main Match Info

• Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, May 4, 8:30 PM EDT
• Stadium: Geodis Park
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee (USA)
• Last match: CF Montreal vs SC Nashville: 2-1 (June 22, 2023, MLS)

Nashville SC vs CF Montreal, Prediction, Odds

• Pick: Draw
• Odds: +250 (Tonybet)

Despite Nashville’s recent struggles, they remain Montreal’s kryptonite, especially on home turf. Montreal’s defence often tends to panic, which should offer opportunities for Nashville. 

In their most recent game against San Jose, Nashville opened the score in the 16th minute, which is a positive sign of their offensive intent. Nashville enjoyed more chances and more time on the ball in this game. Although this may seem obvious, it allows them to play a calmer game. It is even more important, considering Nashville does not play much through the middle.

With Nashville employing a four-at-the-back formation, the tactical setup inherently counters Montreal’s three-at-the-back system. This formation mismatch will likely create natural advantages for Nashville, exploiting the gaps and weaknesses in Montreal’s defensive structure. 

Their problem has mostly been that they are unable to convert their positional advantage, as seen in their lack of scoring prowess. This is not due to a lack of good striker, it is due to a lack of positional discipline. Teams in the MLS tend to run up and down instead of insisting on an advantage of structure, where suffocating the opponent is the primary progression tool.

On the other hand, generating confidence when one has not won in five games is rather difficult. The psychology will be the underlying factor throughout the game, as both teams will be looking to destabilize an already unstable opponent. As a result, despite the tactical imbalances mentioned earlier, the outcome will largely depend on the performance of key players, who need a boost in goal-scoring to regain their confidence.

Nashville might be at the bottom of the table, but a victory would allow the Tennessee-based team to jump a few spots and serve as a much-needed confidence booster. Given the tactical matchup, it’s also worth questioning whether Montreal should adjust to a four-at-the-back formation to neutralize the imbalance and capitalize on their generally superior individual quality.

Nashville SC vs CF Montreal Betting Tip

• Pick: Nashville to open the score
• Odds: TBC (Tonybet) 

While a draw might be the anticipated outcome, Nashville should be the one hitting the ground running right from the first whistle. Their tactical setup should allow them to exploit a 4v3 advantage on the flanks, where Nashville’s wingers can challenge Montreal’s wide center-backs, potentially giving the hosts a consistent positional upper hand.

However, despite possibly opening the score, the question will be whether Nashville can keep up the pressure and make it count. 

Montreal is a team known for its resilience and ability to exploit the opponent’s defensive vulnerabilities. Despite Nashville’s potential to open the scoring due to Montreal’s inconsistent form, the hosts face a significant challenge in maintaining any lead and securing a victory.

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