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CF Montreal - Philadelphia Union
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Exclusive Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips & Picks
After the Montreal vs Philadelphia Union clash on the 18th of March, coach Jim Curtin’s boys will finally catch their breath as they’ll have no CONCACAF Champion League games soon.
Contents
- 1 Exclusive Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips & Picks
- 2 Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Odds & Head-to-Head Stats
- 3 Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News
- 4 Starting Lineups
- 5 Player to Watch: Daniel Gazdag
- 6 MLS Eastern Conference Standings
- 7 FAQs About Montreal vs Philadelphia Union:
Philadelphia Union to Win
Montreal vs Philadelphia Union predictions in favor of the home team would be a waste of time. The 2022 MLS runner-up is one of Montreal’s worst nightmares over the past few years. After all, the last 10 games between the two teams ended with five victories for Philadelphia Union, three draws, and only two Montreal wins. Montreal’s last victory over their fierce rival was on the 28th of July, 2019.
Over 2.5 Goals
We’ll preface this Montreal vs Philadelphia Union prediction by saying that both sides have major injury issues to deal with. Both teams won’t have their star goalkeepers for the match on Saturday, Montreal’s team captain suffered a groin injury, and key defender George Campbell is out with a nasty ankle injury.
The foundation stones for plenty of goals on the 18th of March are certainly there as the substitutes will hardly be up to par.
Furthermore, six of the last 10 games between the two clubs ended with over 2.5 goals and it’ll be a surprise for the game on Saturday to be any different. After all, not one of those 10 games ended with a goalless tie – the two teams always score against each other.
Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Odds & Head-to-Head Stats
Make sure to give the Montreal vs Philadelphia Union head-to-head statistics a thorough read as they’ll be your guide to this week’s MLS clash:
Head to Head
23/04/22
USA MLS USA
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
1
1
05/03/22
USA MLS USA
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
1
2
08/02/22
America Friendlies America
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
2
1
16/10/21
USA MLS USA
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
2
2
22/08/21
USA MLS USA
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
1
1
Last Five - CF Montreal
18/03/23
USA MLS USA
Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal
2
3
W
12/03/23
USA MLS USA
Nashville SC
CF Montreal
2
0
L
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Austin FC
CF Montreal
1
0
L
26/02/23
USA MLS USA
Inter Miami CF
CF Montreal
2
0
L
19/02/23
America Friendlies America
Tampa Bay Rowdies
CF Montreal
1
2
W
Last Five - Philadelphia Union
18/03/23
USA MLS USA
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
3
2
L
15/03/23
CONCACAF Champions League CCL
Alianza FC
Philadelphia Union
0
4
W
12/03/23
USA MLS USA
Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union
0
1
W
08/03/23
CONCACAF Champions League CCL
Alianza FC
Philadelphia Union
0
0
D
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Inter Miami CF
Philadelphia Union
2
0
L
Montreal odds: +155 – 38.0%
Draw odds: +340 – 26.0%
Philadelphia Union odds: +170 – 36.0%
Yes, Montreal’s odds at +155 (38.0%) make them favorites for the three points but Philadelphia Union’s +170 (36.0%) are razor-sharp close with only a 2.00% difference. We highly advise you to listen to our Montreal vs Philadelphia Union predictions as an upset on Saturday isn’t expected by the Canucks.
Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News
Montreal
If we had to pick one word to describe Montreal’s performance so far this season, that word would be “disappointing”. The Canadians lost twice with a 2-0 result and got pipped with a 1-0 result once. Yes, they have yet to score their first goal and while they had some good opportunities to do so in the three games that were played so far, they failed spectacularly in their attempt.
Predicted lineup – Sirois (GK), Camacho, Miller, Waterman, Lappalainen, Choiniere, Wanyama, Herrera, Rea, Ibrahim & Quioto
Philadelphia Union
Our Montreal vs Philadelphia Union predictions only got more convincing after coach Jim Curtin’s boys thrashed Alianza 4-0 at Subaru Park in the CONCACAF Champions League. Advancing to the next stage with a 4-0 on aggregate, Philadelphia Union are eager to be more consistent in the 2023 MLS as they got so close to winning last year when they got pipped by Los Angeles in the final.
Predicted lineup – Bendik (GK), Wagner, Elliott, Glesnes, Mbaizo, Martinez, Flach, Bedoya, Gazdag, Uhre & Carranza
Starting Lineups
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Daniel Gazdag
With 24 goals in 37 matches last year, Daniel Gazdag came incredibly close to being honored with the Best goalscorer trophy. However, he lost the race to Austin’s Druissi. That being said, we feel comfortable with our Montreal vs Philadelphia Union predictions now that we know he’s fit and ready for action. He already slid it past the goalkeepers twice this season. He should be the one to watch on Saturday as well.
MLS Eastern Conference Standings
# | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Atlanta United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
2 | New England Revolution | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
3 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
4 | Nashville SC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
5 | New York City FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
6 | Philadelphia Union | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
7 | Inter Miami CF | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
8 | Toronto FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
9 | New York Red Bulls | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
9 | Orlando City SC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
11 | DC United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
12 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
13 | CF Montreal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
14 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
15 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
FAQs About Montreal vs Philadelphia Union:
- Where can I get more MLS betting tips? – If you are searching for more MLS predictions, follow the link provided in this sentence.
- Where can I watch Montreal vs Philadelphia Union? – You can watch Montreal vs Philadelphia Union live on Apple TV.
- Will Daniel Gazdag play on Saturday? – Yes, the 2022 MLS runner-up for the Best goalscorer award will be in the starting XI for Philadelphia Union.
- Who are the two key players missing for the two teams? – The two teams’ key goalkeepers are both injured. Andre Blake sustained a groin injury while Montreal’s James Pantemis has issues with his shoulder.