Montréal play host to the defending Cup holders keen to build on what has been a productive year for Wilfried Nancy’s team – the club’s 11th in MLS. LAFC and Philadelphia Union are through to the 2022 MLS Conference finals, Montréal, New York City, Austin and Dallas will be looking to join them this weekend.
The Union are one of the favourites to lift this year’s trophy. They made it all the way to the MLS Cup final last year only to narrowly lose to New York City but now they might be presented with a chance to get their revenge – NYCFC take on Montréal in the other semi-final in Quebec on Sunday.
Montréal vs New York City Prediction
CF Montreal are on an excellent run of form. They have lost just one game out of their previous 16. This includes 12 wins and 3 draws. During this period, they also hosted New York City FC and were held to a goalless draw. Montreal lacked accuracy that night as they attempted a total of 13 shots and only one was on target.
While Montreal have won just two out of the 16 games that they have played against New York City FC, the latter have failed to win in their last two visits to Montreal.
Earlier this season, the Cityzens walked away with a draw and in the season before that, they lost 2-1 as Romell Quioto scored the winner in the 73rd minute from a sublime Djordje Mihailovic assist – an in-form duo New York City FC will face in the upcoming match.
Montréal vs New York City Head-To-Head
- New York City FC have an excellent record against CF Montreal and have won 12 of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to CF Montreal’s two victories.
- The previous game between the two teams this season ended in a 0-0 draw and was CF Montreal’s second clean sheet against New York City FC in 16 MLS games.
- CF Montreal have won all their five playoffs games at home in the MLS and have outscored their opponents by a 10-3 margin in these matches.
- New York City FC secured their fourth consecutive victory in the MLS against Inter Miami and have scored an impressive 10 goals during this period.
- New York City FC are unbeaten in their last four playoff fixtures away from home but did have to contend with penalty shoot-outs in three of these matches.
- Djordje Mihailovic has scored a goal in his last two MLS games and has registered an assist in each of his last three matches in the competition.
Montréal vs New York City Lineup
- Montréal: – J. Pantemis, J. Waterman, R. Camacho, K. Miller, A. Johnston S. Piette, V. Wanyama, I. Koné, L. Lappalainen, D. Mihailovic, K. Kamara.
- New York City: – S. Johnson, A. Tinnerholm, T. Martins, M. Chanot, A. Callens, N. Acevedo, M. Moralez, G. Pereira, S. Rodríguez, K. O’Toole, Héber.
Montréal vs New York City betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – CF Montreal
Tip 2: Game to score over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Djordje Mihailovic to score – Yes
Montréal vs New York City Where To Watch Live Today Major League Soccer 2022
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