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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Montreal vs Toronto Predictions & Betting Lines
Saturday’s MLS Showdown between Montreal and Toronto at Saputo Stadium is going to be the second back-to-back match between the two teams in under a week. Make sure you get the full scoop on our Montreal vs Toronto betting tips before placing a bet.
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Toronto to Win
First of all, let us preface our Montreal vs Toronto predictions by saying that coach Hernan Losada’s problem is as jarringly obvious as a bucket to the head. There are just too many injured players that he must somehow find substitutes for. First, we have goalkeeper-in-chief James Pantemis suffering a shoulder injury, then team captain Samuel Piette also got injured, and to top it all off – Matko Miljevic and Mason Toye both sustained torn meniscus injuries.
It will be a win for Hernan Losada to actually find the right players to fill in the gaps let alone not lose to Toronto on Sunday.
Over 1.5 Toronto Goals
The James Pantemis-shaped hole at the back of the home team’s defense is the key reason behind our Montreal vs Toronto prediction this week. He was the only thing between the opposition’s strikers and the goal and we’re sure his absence will help Toronto find the net.
Coach Bob Bradley’s boys failed to make chances pay last week when they faced New England Revolution but we are sure that the famous Bernardesci-Insigne combo will click into gear to produce plenty of great goalscoring opportunities.
Essential Montreal vs Toronto Odds & Head-to-Head Stats
In this section of our Montreal vs Toronto prediction, you’ll find exclusive data regarding the head-to-head record. For more MLS predictions, visit our website.
Head to Head
10/05/23
Canada Championships Canada
Toronto FC
CF Montreal
1
2
05/09/22
USA MLS USA
Toronto FC
CF Montreal
3
4
17/07/22
USA MLS USA
CF Montreal
Toronto FC
1
0
23/06/22
Canada Championships Canada
Toronto FC
CF Montreal
4
0
21/11/21
Canada Championships Canada
CF Montreal
Toronto FC
1
0
Last Five - CF Montreal
27/05/23
USA MLS USA
Inter Miami CF
CF Montreal
0
1
W
24/05/23
Canada Championships Canada
Forge FC
CF Montreal
0
2
W
20/05/23
USA MLS USA
New York Red Bulls
CF Montreal
2
1
L
17/05/23
USA MLS USA
FC Cincinnati
CF Montreal
3
0
L
13/05/23
USA MLS USA
Toronto FC
CF Montreal
0
2
W
Last Five - Toronto FC
27/05/23
USA MLS USA
DC United
Toronto FC
1
2
W
21/05/23
USA MLS USA
Austin FC
Toronto FC
1
0
L
17/05/23
USA MLS USA
New York Red Bulls
Toronto FC
0
0
D
13/05/23
USA MLS USA
CF Montreal
Toronto FC
2
0
L
09/05/23
Canada Championships Canada
CF Montreal
Toronto FC
2
1
L
Montreal odds: +218 – 43.5%
Draw odds: +240 – 28.0%
Toronto odds: +235 – 28.5%
As the odds stand, Montreal are the expected winners with a 43.5% win probability, a draw is valued at +240 (28.0%) and Bob Bradley’s boys have an unimpressive 28.5% chance to secure the three points. Our Over 1.5 Toronto Goals has a 38.9% likelihood of success at +157 as well.
Montreal vs Toronto Lineups & Team News
Montreal
As we mentioned previously in our Montreal vs Toronto predictions, coach Hernan Losada has some difficult decisions to make. With so many key players injured, it’s remarkable how the Argentine manager managed to scrape together an up-to-par side versus the Lions last week. Not only did his boys perform well but the cherry on top of their display was the result – 2-0 in favor of Montreal vs Orlando City.
Predicted lineup – Sirois (GK), Waterman, Camacho, Corbo, Iliadis, Choiniere, Wanyama, Herrera, Lassiter, Dukek & Offor
Toronto
We go on and on about the Federico Bernardesci – Lorenzo Insigne duo in Toronto’s attack but despite the 20 shots at target versus New England last week, the two couldn’t produce anything valuable. The match ended 0-2 in favor of Bruce Arena’s boys but we are sure that two gladiators such as the Italians will brush the rustiness aside and have a cracking game versus Montreal.
Predicted lineup – Johnson (GK), Petretta, Hedges, Rosted, Laryea, Servania, Kaye, Coello, Insigne, Bernardeschi & Sapong
Starting Lineups
CF Montreal
Toronto FC
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Federico Bernardeschi
Sure, Federico missed a couple of good goalscoring opportunities versus New England Revolution last week but we have to cut him some slack. He’s Toronto’s leading goalscorer this season and the second-best creator.
Federico Bernardesci slid it past the goalkeepers on three occasions this season whilst assisting his teammates for two goals. Now that Lorenzo Insigne is back in the starting XI for coach Bob Bradley, we see Bernardeschi’s display receive a serious boost as the two Italians gelled quite well.
Top Questions About These Montreal vs Toronto Predictions
- Is James Pantemis going to make an appearance? – No, Montreal’s goalkeeper has a shoulder injury to deal with.
- Will Samuel Piette play? – Another massive hit for Hernan Losada as his team captain – Samuel Piette, is injured and won’t partake in this event.
- Which bookmaker has the best Montreal vs Toronto odds? – We highly recommend BetRivers. You won’t regret checking the bookie out.
- Whom do the bookies favor? – They predict a hard-earned Montreal win on the 14th of May.
- What’s the venue? – This match will be played at Saputo Stadium.