Bottom-placed CF Montreal face the daunting task of traveling to Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park on Thursday, 17 July.
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Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal prediction: Philly all the way
Key Stats
- Philadelphia have lost just twice in their last 10 MLS games (W6, D2).
- The Union are unbeaten in 11 straight home competitive outings (W8, D3).
- Montreal have drawn back-to-back matches, most recently with Orlando City.
- The visitors are winless in eight successive H2Hs at Subaru Park (D3, L5).
Correct score prediction: Philadelphia Union 3-0 CF Montreal
As Philadelphia prepare to welcome bottom-placed Montreal, Bradley Carnell’s men will be brimming with confidence. They halted a two-match losing streak – back-to-back 1-0 defeats to Nashville and Columbus Crew – with a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over New York Red Bulls.
Montreal’s visit to Philadelphia couldn’t have arrived at a more ominous time, given the hosts’ resurgence, but the visitors have avoided successive defeats thanks to Prince-Osei Owusu’s late levelers in both matches. However, we expect the hosts to inflict Montreal’s first loss in three games this time without reply.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No doubts on the league leaders
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Philadelphia enter this clash as clear favourites to snatch all three points at home, backed by odds of 1/2 (1.50), suggesting a majority 66.6% chance of triumph. These figures are boosted by the fact that they recently ended a two-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, the visitors are evidently the underdogs by bookmakers, drawing odds of 4/1 (5.00), indicating a minority 20% win probability rate for the Impact.
With such intriguing odds at play, be sure to check out all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: History favours the Union
Philadelphia have won each of their last three H2Hs, while Montreal have one victory in the previous five meetings.
USA MLS 04/05/25
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
Leagues Cup 10/08/24
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
USA MLS 30/06/24
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
USA MLS 02/06/24
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
USA MLS 04/06/23
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
Philadelphia preview: Can they extend their impressive home record?
Victory is the need of the hour for Carnell and co. if the wish to relieve pressure from trailing FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC and Columbus Crew. The South African coach will have to deal with the absences of Ian Glavinovich, Jesus Bueno and Mikael Uhre.
Predicted lineup: Blake (GK), Makhanya, Glesnes, Wagner, Harriel, Lukic, Jacques, Vassilev, Sullivan, Baribo & Damiani
USA MLS 10/05/25
D
Columbus Crew
2
Philadelphia Union
2
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Indy Eleven
1 (4)
Philadelphia Union
1 (5)
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
CF Montreal
1
Philadelphia Union
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
DC United
0
Philadelphia Union
3
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
Atlanta United
0
Philadelphia Union
3
Montreal preview: A daunting task
Marco Donadel’s side have the least number of wins this term, three. He is likely to stick to the same eleven that played Orlando, with Jalen Neal and Giacomo Vrioni the two absentees.
Predicted lineup: Sirois (GK), Bugaj, Alvarez, Craig, Petrasso, Piette, Loturi, Herbers, Synchuk, 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: Tai Baribo
Baribo has been the Union’s standout player this campaign with 13 goals an two assists. Recently back from injury, Baribo provided an assist in the 2-0 win over NYRB, and is yearning to get back to scoring ways. His last goal for Philadelphia arrived in the form of a brace against Inter Miami in a 3-3 draw.