Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal Prediction

Major League Soccer · Thu 20 Aug 2026
USA flag USA : Major League Soccer
Columbus CrewDWWWW
1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 1
CF MontrealDDLLD
Kick-offThu 20 Aug, 00:30
Our tip1 @ 1.63 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Columbus CrewDWWWW
07 Nov 26AChicago Fire4 - 3Major League Soccer
31 Oct 26HDC United3 - 0Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26AFC Dallas2 - 0Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26HToronto FC4 - 2Major League Soccer
22 Oct 26HSt. Louis City0 - 0US Open Cup
CF MontrealDDLLD
31 Oct 26ANew York City FC1 - 1Major League Soccer
28 Oct 26ACharlotte0 - 4Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26HNashville SC0 - 2Major League Soccer
21 Oct 26HForge1 - 1Canadian Championship
18 Oct 26ASeattle Sounders1 - 1Major League Soccer

Head to head

Columbus Crew 17 · Draws 7 · CF Montreal 11 (35 meetings, last 10 below)

19 Sep 26CF Montreal0 - 2Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
19 Aug 26Columbus Crew1 - 2CF MontrealMajor League Soccer
14 May 25CF Montreal1 - 1Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
05 Apr 25Columbus Crew2 - 1CF MontrealMajor League Soccer
15 May 24CF Montreal1 - 3Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
27 Apr 24Columbus Crew0 - 0CF MontrealMajor League Soccer
22 Oct 23Columbus Crew2 - 1CF MontrealMajor League Soccer
02 Sep 23CF Montreal2 - 4Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
09 Sep 22CF Montreal2 - 2Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
03 Aug 22Columbus Crew1 - 2CF MontrealMajor League Soccer

Full head to head: Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal →

Our prediction

Columbus Crew to win

@ 1.63
Double chance
1X  •  Columbus Crew or Draw
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.57
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on Columbus Crewlast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips on CF Montreallast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in Major League Soccerlast 30 days
42/8053%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 61%Under 2.5: 39%
Expected goals
2.28Columbus Crew
3.13Total
0.85CF Montreal

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 Columbus Crew win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
1 – 0 Columbus Crew win 8% @ 8.00
2 – 0 Columbus Crew win 8% @ 8.00
3 – 1 Columbus Crew win 6% @ 9.50

Final score: 1 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Columbus Crew72%
Draw22%
CF Montreal6%

Odds (1X2)

11.63
X4.10
24.70

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal preview and result

Columbus Crew and CF Montreal met in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Columbus Crew a 72% chance of winning, the draw 22% and CF Montreal 6%. Our pick was Columbus Crew to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.63. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Columbus Crew or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 3.1 goals (2.3 for Columbus Crew, 0.9 for CF Montreal). The chance of three or more goals is 61%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Columbus Crew have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-W-W-W), scoring 13 and conceding 5. CF Montreal have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-D-L-L-D), scoring 3 and conceding 9. In their last 10 meetings, Columbus Crew won 17, CF Montreal won 11 and 7 ended level. In the table, Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points and CF Montreal are 15th with 26 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?

Our pre-match prediction is Columbus Crew to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.63. Win chances: Columbus Crew 72%, draw 22%, CF Montreal 6%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 61%).

What time is Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?

Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal (Major League Soccer) was played on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?

The double chance 1X (Columbus Crew or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Major League Soccer table

Columbus Crew7th47 pts
CF Montreal15th26 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Nashville SC 342383 4677
2 Inter Miami 3416126 2160
3 New England Revolution 3418412 858
4 Chicago Fire 3416711 1055
5 Charlotte 3415910 1554
6 Philadelphia Union 3414812 1450
7 Columbus Crew 3414515 747
8 Orlando City SC 3413714 -1546
9 FC Cincinnati 34121012 -846
10 New York Red Bulls 3412616 -1442
11 New York City FC 34101212 442
12 Toronto FC 3491213 -1539
13 Atlanta United FC 349619 -1733
14 DC United 3471215 -2233
15 CF Montreal 346820 -3226