There’s MLS action in Canada on Saturday night. Our Montreal vs LAFC prediction considers whether the hosts can bounce back from a humiliating defeat last weekend.
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Montreal vs LAFC prediction: Bouanga to strike in high-scoring affair
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- Our Montreal vs LAFC betting tips take into account that the Canadians have only taken two points from five home games so far this season.
- LAFC have gone seven matches without defeat.
- Five of their last six games have produced over 3.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Montreal 1-3 LAFC
Montreal look like they might be one of the worst MLS sides this season, and they currently sit bottom of the Eastern Conference with only seven points from 14 matches.
With LAFC just coming into form and looking threatening in the final third, the visitors should leave with a few goals and all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: LAFC the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Montreal vs LAFC odds, with an implied probability of 51.3% that they win this match.
They head into this game following a 2-2 draw against LA Galaxy last time out, with Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz grabbing their goals.
As for Montreal, they were hammered 6-1 at home by Toronto in their last game, with Joel Waterman’s early red card contributing to their demise.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in six years
Our Montreal vs LAFC prediction suggests the first meeting between the clubs in six years will serve up an away win.
The last two clashes served up no fewer than 14 goals in total, with LAFC winning both games, despite also conceding on each occasion.
USA MLS 25/05/19
Los Angeles FC
CF Montreal
USA MLS 21/04/18
CF Montreal
Los Angeles FC
Montreal preview: Waterman serves ban
The hosts are missing Waterman after his red card last time out. They are also set to be without the injured Hennadii Synchuk, while they also have fitness doubts over Caden Clark, Luca Petrasso and Dominik Yankov.
Predicted Lineup: Sirois (GK), Petrasso, Neal, F. Alvarez, Bugaj, Saliba, Piette, Loturi, Clark, Sealy & Owusu
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
LAFC preview: Martinez hit by injury
The visitors could make just one change from the LA derby, with David Martinez carrying an injury. Odin Holm and Maxime Chanot are rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Lloris (GK), Hollingshead, Long, Segura, Palencia, Jesus, Delgado, Tillman, Bouanga, Under & Ordaz
USA MLS 11/05/25
D Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Los Angeles FC 2 USA MLS 04/05/25
W Houston Dynamo 0 Los Angeles FC 2 USA MLS 27/04/25
D St. Louis City SC 2 Los Angeles FC 2 USA MLS 20/04/25
D Portland Timbers 3 Los Angeles FC 3 USA MLS 13/04/25
W San Jose Earthquakes 1 Los Angeles FC 2
Player to watch – Denis Bouanga
LAFC’s improved run of results has coincided with a fine run from Bouanga. The Gabonese international has registered nine goal contributions in his last seven MLS games.
Bouanga striking late
71% of the 30-year-old’s league goals this season have come after the break, while over half have been scored in the final 15 minutes.