MLS· Regular Season - 20· Lower.com Field
Columbus Crew
CF Montreal1-2
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Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 20 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Columbus Crew +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.07 | - |
| 1XColumbus Crew or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| AH2 +1.5CF Montreal +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| X2CF Montreal or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| 1Columbus Crew to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Columbus Crew -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| 2CF Montreal to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5CF Montreal -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.62 | - |
Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal preview & analysis
Match preview
Columbus Crew host CF Montreal in the MLS (Regular Season - 20) at Lower.com Field on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with kick-off at 23:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Columbus Crew have won 4, CF Montreal have won 0 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Columbus Crew narrow favourites: Columbus Crew 44%, draw 38%, CF Montreal 18%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.5 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | +41 | 66 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | +20 | 52 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | +7 | 49 |
| 4 |  Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +9 | 48 |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +8 | 46 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | -15 | 38 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -15 | 36 |
| 9 |  FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -8 | 36 |
| 10 |  New York City FC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | +2 | 33 |
| 11 |  Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | -11 | 33 |
| 12 |  DC United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | -11 | 33 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | -3 | 32 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | -12 | 30 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -24 | 24 |
Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
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Columbus Crew are favourites. Our model gives Columbus Crew a 44% chance of winning, CF Montreal 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal kick off?
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Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal kicks off at 23:30 UTC on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at Lower.com Field, Columbus.
