New York City FC vs CF Montreal Prediction

New York City FC host CF Montreal on 31 October 2026 at 21:00 in a clash where the hosts carry genuine playoff ambition and the visitors have already checked out. NYCFC beat Atlanta United 2-1 recently and sit in contention for the play-in round, but consistency has eluded them. They have won just two of their last ten games. Alonso Martinez is injured, leaving Talles Magno to carry the attacking load. Montreal sit bottom of the standings with nothing to fight for after consecutive defeats to Nashville (0-2) and Charlotte (0-4). Their road record is dire: no wins in the last four away matches. NYCFC have more urgency, more to prove, and face an opponent in freefall.

Form and H2H

NYCFC's home form over ten games shows two wins, four draws, and four losses, averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per match. Montreal's away record is worse: two wins, two draws, and six losses, averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per match. The head-to-head record favours New York City. They won 3-0 at home in July 2018, won 1-0 away in September 2017, and won 3-1 away in July 2016. Montreal's only victory came in August 2015 (3-2). Two meetings ended 1-1. NYCFC have the historical edge, the form edge, and the motivation edge.

Best bet

New York City 3-0 CF Montreal. NYCFC need the points and face an away side that has conceded 1.80 goals per game on the road over their last ten matches. Montreal have lost their last two games by a combined 6-0 scoreline and show no signs of recovery. New York City's home record, while inconsistent, includes a 3-0 win over this exact opponent in 2018. The fixture sits at the end of the regular season when Montreal's motivation has evaporated and NYCFC's desperation peaks.

Odds to watch

1xBet: Home 1.47 / Draw 4.9 / Away 6.78.

Mostbet: Home 1.4 / Draw 4.75 / Away 6.5.

Melbet: Home 1.44 / Draw 4.8 / Away 6.6.