MLS· Regular Season - 30· Lumen Field
Seattle Sounders
CF Montreal18 Oct
Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
Predicted score
2-0
Fair odds
1.55
Expected goals
2.6 - 0.8
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Expert analysis
Seattle Form Fuels **Over 2.5 Goals**
Analysis by Diego Ferraz
LaLiga, Serie A & Portugal ·
Seattle rides high with 4 wins 0 draws 1 loss and 10 goals scored in their last five. Montreal concedes 9 goals while sitting in poor recent form.
Form & Context
Seattle dominates recent matches with attacking punch intact.
- 4W 0D 1L totals 10 goals scored and 3 conceded
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 of last 5
- Montreal: 2W 0D 3L with 6 scored and 9 conceded
- Over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5
- Seattle's recent H2H 5-0 win shows goal threat
Team News
Injuries listed but no new reports since October 16.
- Seattle sidelined Petkovic (knee), Rothrock (hamstring) and de La Vega (calf)
- CF Montreal out with Ceballos (lower-body), Gillier (upper-body) and Hidalgo (groin)
- Suspensions unconfirmed for either side
- Lineups provisional due to two days until kickoff
Key Matchup
H2H and short week create goal potential.
- Seattle captain urges full effort on home soil
- Montreal caretaker stresses every game importance
- Montreal BTTS in 3 of last 5
- Home pressing likely to exploit Montreal gaps
The Numbers
Model data points to goals from both sides.
- Expected goals 2.44 home and 0.85 away
- Over 2.5 goals at 64% probability
- Most likely score 2-0
- BTTS probability 59%
- Seattle sits 7th with 41 pts from 29 games
Three reasons we like this tip
- 1Seattle's recent 10 goals scored against weak Montreal defense
- 2Montreal's 9 goals conceded in last 5 matches
- 364% model probability for over 2.5 goals
Verdict
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Main risk is potential rotation for both sides or Montreal parking the bus on short notice.
We use AI tools to help summarise the data and research behind this preview. Every pick, probability and number comes from OhMyTip's own prediction models and the sources listed below.
Match probabilities
More Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Seattle Sounders +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 98% | 1.02 | - |
| 1XSeattle Sounders or Draw | 86% | 1.16 | 1.12 |
| 1Seattle Sounders to win | 63% | 1.59 | 1.40 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 58% | 1.73 | 1.60 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 56% | 1.80 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Seattle Sounders -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 54% | 1.83 | - |
| AH2 +1.5CF Montreal +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 46% | 2.20 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 44% | 2.25 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.37 | 2.25 |
| X2CF Montreal or Draw | 37% | 2.71 | 2.70 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 35% | 2.82 | - |
| XDraw | 23% | 4.32 | 4.50 |
| 2CF Montreal to win | 14% | 7.24 | 6.00 |
| AH2 -1.5CF Montreal -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 2% | 41.25 | - |
Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.40 | 4.50 | 6.00 | - | - | 1.60 | 2.25 |
| Bet365 | 1.42 | 5.00 | 6.50 | 1.48 | 2.60 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
| Marathonbet | 1.42 | 4.75 | 6.25 | 1.41 | 2.52 | 1.60 | 2.16 |
| BetVictor | 1.40 | 4.80 | 6.50 | 1.44 | 2.63 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Pinnacle | 1.39 | 5.10 | 6.96 | 1.45 | 2.77 | - | - |
Recent form
Seattle Sounders- 15 OctAFC Dallas0-1
- 11 OctANew England Revolution3-0
- 2 OctHSporting Kansas City2-1
- 27 SeptHMinnesota United FC3-1
- 24 SeptHReal Salt Lake2-0
CF Montreal- 15 OctHAtlanta United FC0-3
- 10 OctAToronto FC1-2
- 27 SeptHFC Cincinnati3-1
- 20 SeptHColumbus Crew0-2
- 17 SeptHVancouver Whitecaps2-1
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal: FAQ
What is the Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Seattle Sounders 2-0 CF Montreal.
Who is the favourite to win Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal?
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Seattle Sounders are favourites. Our model gives Seattle Sounders a 63% chance of winning, CF Montreal 14%, and the draw 23%.
Will both teams score in Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal kick off?
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Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal kicks off at 02:30 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Lumen Field, Seattle.
