New York City FC v CF Montreal prediction
Team pages: New York City FC · CF Montreal · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for New York City FC v CF Montreal, Major League Soccer on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
New York City FC host CF Montreal in Major League Soccer on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 18:00 UK).
The key numbers
New York City FC are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. CF Montreal are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of New York City FC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of New York City FC’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, New York City FC have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.29. New York City FC have scored 43 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). New York City FC have conceded 41 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Eight of CF Montreal’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of CF Montreal’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, CF Montreal have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 2.14. CF Montreal have scored 36 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). CF Montreal have conceded 60 goals, the fourth-most of the 30 clubs.
New York City FC (12th) and CF Montreal (15th) are nine points apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have New York City FC the stronger side, 151 rating points above CF Montreal (New York City FC 1433, CF Montreal 1282, after at least 330 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
CF Montreal are unbeaten in the last four meetings with New York City FC. The most recent meeting, on 25 April 2026, finished CF Montreal 1–0 New York City FC.
Team news
Predicted New York City FC XI (4-2-3-1): M. Freese, T. Martins, T. Gray, J. Sands, K. O'Toole, N. Fernández, A. Perea, A. Ojeda, A. O'Neill, H. Wolf, Luighi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolás Fernández (6.2 per match over 32 appearances, 15 goals and six assists) and Agustin Ojeda (3.7 per match over 32 appearances, five goals and 10 assists) have been New York City FC’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for New York City FC (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolás Fernández averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 2832 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Agustin Ojeda averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 2609 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted CF Montreal XI (4-2-3-1): S. Breza, J. Neal, B. Craig, L. Petrasso, E. Morales, V. Loturi, M. Longstaff, S. Piette, A. Sánchez, H. Synchuk, D. Rios — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Prince Owusu (5.0 per match over 26 appearances, 15 goals and six assists) and Efraín Morales (3.2 per match over 20 appearances, two assists) have been CF Montreal’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for CF Montreal (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Prince Owusu averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 2174 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Efraín Morales averages 1.7 tackles per 90 over 1802 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Major League Soccer · Yankee Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): New York City FC 2 · draws 0 · CF Montreal 4 · 1.5 goals/game
- Recent form: New York City FC 0W 2D 3L · CF Montreal 1W 1D 3L
New York City FC v CF Montreal (Major League Soccer): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | New York City FC for / against | Line | CF Montreal for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.75 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.38 for · 16.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.75 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.25 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
New York City FC
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Jones n 8 | 14.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Talles Magno n 8 | 33.3 | 3 | 1.7 | — |
| Luighi n 8 | 48.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| Raul Gustavo n 8 | 57.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | — |
| J. Shore n 8 | 42.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talles Magno n 8 | 33.3 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| A. Martínez n 8 | 64.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Luighi n 8 | 48.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Nicolás Fernández n 8 | 90.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| M. Ilenič n 8 | 46.5 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ojeda n 8 | 80.3 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Luighi n 8 | 48.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Nicolás Fernández n 8 | 90.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| A. Perea n 8 | 87 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Martínez n 8 | 64.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden O'Neill n 8 | 56.1 | 3.2 |
| Nico Cavallo n 8 | 65 | 2.3 |
| Kevin O'Toole n 8 | 50.1 | 2.2 |
| B. Traoré n 8 | 49.3 | 2.1 |
| J. Shore n 8 | 42.5 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Romero n 8 | 82.4 | 3 |
| Matthew Freese n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
CF Montreal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olger Escobar n 8 | 12.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| D. Sealy n 8 | 52.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 | — |
| B. Ceballos n 8 | 46.6 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| V. Radojevic n 8 | 55.3 | 2 | 1.6 | — |
| Fabian Herbers n 8 | 55.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olger Escobar n 8 | 12.5 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
| Prince Owusu n 8 | 85.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| H. Synchuk n 8 | 59.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| D. Sealy n 8 | 52.6 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Daniel Rios n 8 | 64.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Rios n 8 | 64.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Frankie Amaya n 8 | 18 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Prince Owusu n 8 | 85.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| H. Synchuk n 8 | 59.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Noah Streit n 8 | 57.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Frankie Amaya n 8 | 18 | 3.8 |
| Wikelman Carmona n 8 | 38.9 | 3.2 |
| Samuel Piette n 8 | 55.1 | 2.9 |
| Olger Escobar n 8 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Luca Petrasso n 8 | 72 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Breza n 8 | 91.9 | 3.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind New York City FC v CF Montreal — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-25 CF Montreal 1–0 New York City FC
- 2025-06-28 CF Montreal 1–0 New York City FC
- 2025-05-10 New York City FC 0–1 CF Montreal
- 2024-10-20 CF Montreal 2–0 New York City FC
- 2024-07-03 New York City FC 2–0 CF Montreal
- 2023-08-30 New York City FC 2–0 CF Montreal
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and CF Montreal?
- In their last 6 meetings, New York City FC won 2, CF Montreal won 4 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of New York City FC and CF Montreal?
- Recent form — New York City FC 0W 2D 3L; CF Montreal 1W 1D 3L.
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