Houston from the Western Conference and Montreal from the Eastern Conference face off in the MLS play-offs at the BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday. Houston are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference, while Montreal are bottom of the Eastern Conference at the time of writing.
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Houston vs Montreal prediction: Houston to have no problems?
Key stats
- Houston have won three of their last six games, scoring a total of 12 goals.
- Montreal are winless in six matches, conceding 17 goals in total.
- Both teams have scored in the last three H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Houston 3-1 Montreal
There tends to be plenty of goals when these teams are involved, with Houston seeing 21 goals scored in total across their previous six games, and Montreal 23. Houston are in a stronger position in their respective leagues, so should be expected to take home all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Houston odds-on favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Houston are very much fancied by the bookmakers. A draw is thought to be the next favoured result, followed by a Montreal victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Do Montreal have hope?
Montreal can cling on to the fact that they are unbeaten in the last four H2Hs. In fact, they have won six of the previous eight meetings, so can they cause an upset this time around?
USA MLS 05/10/23
CF Montreal
Houston Dynamo
America Friendlies 11/02/23
Houston Dynamo
CF Montreal
USA MLS 14/08/22
Houston Dynamo
CF Montreal
USA MLS 03/11/21
CF Montreal
Houston Dynamo
USA MLS 09/03/19
Houston Dynamo
CF Montreal
Houston preview: Four injury doubts
Houston continue to be without Andrew Tarbell, who tore his cruciate ligament, while Nelson Quinones has a knee problem. Both Daniel Steres and Erik Sviatchenko could also be on the sidelines once more.
Predicted lineup: Bond (GK), Dorsey, Awodesu, Ortiz, Andrade, Urso, Artur, McGlynn, Bassi, Kowalczyk & Ponce
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
Seattle Sounders
3
Houston Dynamo
1
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Phoenix Rising FC
1
Houston Dynamo
4
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Los Angeles FC
2
Houston Dynamo
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Austin FC
0
Houston Dynamo
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Colorado Rapids
2
Houston Dynamo
2
Montreal preview: Many injuries and suspensions could be costly
Montreal have a large number of injuries and suspensions meaning that they come into this clash with a very depleted squad. On the injury front, Dominik Yankov and Hennadiy Synchuk are definitely out, while both Fabian Herbers and Bryce Duke could join them.
Giacomo Vrioni was sent off in their last outing and so will be suspended, while Nathan Saliba and Joel Waterman are also out for picking up too many yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Sirois (GK), Alvarez, Campbell, Neal, Petrasso, Pearce, Piette, Loturi, Sealy, Owusu & Clark
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
New York City FC
0
CF Montreal
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
Philadelphia Union
2
CF Montreal
1
Canada Championships 30/04/25
W
Toronto FC
2 (2)
CF Montreal
2 (3)
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
New York Red Bulls
1
CF Montreal
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
D
Orlando City SC
0
CF Montreal
0
Player to watch: Griffin Dorsey
Griffin Dorsey has played in defence as well as midfield for Houston, but loves to get forward and support their attacks. Indeed, he boasts two goals and five assists in the MLS so far this season.
That ranks him in second and first respectively in both categories among his teammates, and he will be confident of filling his boots against a struggling Montreal. Nonetheless, Dorsey will be one to watch come Sunday.