Despite the sheer class difference between these two teams, we believe the game between Cincinnati and Montreal at TQL Stadium on the 1st of September will be a tight call. Check out our Cincinnati vs Montreal betting tips to see how coach Pat Noonan’s boys will do at home.
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Cincinnati vs Montreal prediction: Hard-earned success for Noonan’s side
Key Stats
- Luciano Acosta won the Player of the Season Award last season, which is surely working in favor of our Cincinnati vs Montreal predictions.
- Acosta is the top finisher for his club in MLS this season, with 11 goals since the start of the campaign.
- Cincinnati won the last official head-to-head at home with a brutal 3-0 score.
Correct score prediction: Cincinnati 2-1 Montreal
Two of the last 10 matches between the two teams resulted in 2-1 in favor of Cincinnati. We trust coach Noonan will make the necessary changes to his starting XI to avoid defeat against an opponent who isn’t performing well in MLS, but is playing quite nicely against Cincinnati in recent matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Noonan’s side with points up for grabs, bookies claim
- HOME: -238 – 69.2%
- DRAW: +385 – 19.8%
- AWAY: +640 – 11.0%
*These Cincinnati vs Montreal odds are subject to change
The odds behind an away team win are valued at +640, which, understandably, makes the visitors the underdogs in this MSL chase, with only an 11.0% chance of securing the three points. The expected winners are FC Cincinnati, as they have a mind-blowing 69.2% likelihood of snatching the basket full of points.
Luciano Acosta to score first is valued at +244, which gives our top Cincinnati vs Montreal prediction a 29.07% success chance.
Last five H2Hs: Barely a win for Cincinnati
In the graphics below, you’ll find out exclusive Cincinnati vs Montreal statistics and match facts.
USA MLS 14/04/24
CF Montreal
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 21/09/23
CF Montreal
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 18/05/23
FC Cincinnati
CF Montreal
USA MLS 29/05/22
CF Montreal
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 02/04/22
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Cincinnati team news and form: Acosta & co. keep pressuring Herons
Currently, Cincinnati are in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. However, if coact Tata Martino’s boys fail at Soldier Field this week, perhaps Noonan’s boys will be a step closer to once again winning the Eastern Conference.
Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Robinson, Yedlin, Awaziem, Kubo, Bucha, Nwobodo, Orellano, Gioacchini, Valenzuela & Kelsey
USA MLS Play-Offs 09/11/24
L
New York City FC
0 (6)
FC Cincinnati
0 (5)
USA MLS Play-Offs 02/11/24
L
New York City FC
3
FC Cincinnati
1
USA MLS Play-Offs 28/10/24
W
New York City FC
0
FC Cincinnati
1
USA MLS 19/10/24
W
Philadelphia Union
1
FC Cincinnati
2
USA MLS 05/10/24
L
Orlando City SC
3
FC Cincinnati
1
Montreal team news and form: CF Montreal knocked down
We felt sorry for the fans who had to endure the 0-5 beating Montreal took at Saputo Stadium last week. There was nothing good about their display. Not the score, not the display, and certainly not the energy with which coach Laurent Courtois’ boys played.
Predicted lineup: Sirois (GK), Campbell, Waterman, Sosa, Marshall-Rutty, Saliba, Piette, Pearce, Duke, Clark & Martinez
USA MLS Play-Offs 22/10/24
L
Atlanta United
2 (5)
CF Montreal
2 (4)
USA MLS 19/10/24
W
New York City FC
0
CF Montreal
2
USA MLS 05/10/24
L
Charlotte FC
2
CF Montreal
0
USA MLS 02/10/24
W
Atlanta United
1
CF Montreal
2
USA MLS 28/09/24
W
San Jose Earthquakes
0
CF Montreal
3
Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
As we mentioned earlier in our Cincinnati vs Montreal predictions, Acosta was a force to be reckoned with during the 2023 Major League Soccer campaign. Seeing as he has 26 goal returns in 2024, it’s fair to say that he’s on the right track to win another prestigious individual award in MLS.
Second player to watch: Yuya Kubo
Believe it or not, Kubo is only two goals away from equaling Acosta’s 11-goal record this season. Should this happen, Kubo will likely eye 1st place in MLS’ goalscoring table as well.
