2026 Canadian Championship Quarterfinal Match Preview: Atlético Ottawa vs. FC Supra de Quebec

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET

Venue: TD Place Stadium — Ottawa, Ontario

Competition: 2026 Canadian Championship Quarterfinals

Venue — TD Place Stadium

  • Location: Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
  • Capacity: ~24,000
  • Surface: Hybrid turf
  • Home Advantage: Ottawa is historically strong at home, especially in cup fixtures
  • Pitch Profile: Wide pitch favors Ottawa’s possession‑based buildup and structured defensive shape

Weather Forecast — Ottawa (Matchday Evening)

  • Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)
  • Humidity: ~60%
  • Wind: 10–15 km/h from the southwest
  • Conditions: Clear skies
  • Impact:
    • Ideal conditions for high‑tempo play
    • Slight wind advantage for long diagonal passes
    • No rain → fast pitch, clean passing lanes

Injury Report

Atlético Ottawa

  • Starting fullback questionable (minor ankle sprain)
  • Rotational midfielder day‑to‑day
  • Attackers fully available
  • No major absences expected

FC Supra de Québec (PLSQ)

  • One defender doubtful (hamstring)
  • Forward day‑to‑day
  • Squad healthy but depth limited compared to Ottawa

Team Records & Statistical Profile

Atlético Ottawa (Canadian Premier League)

  • Record (All Competitions): 50–41 equivalent form over last two seasons
  • 2026 CPL Form: Top‑four position, strong defensive metrics
  • Goals/Game: 1.54
  • Goals Allowed/Game: 1.20
  • Style:
    • Structured possession
    • Strong defensive organization
    • Effective wing play and set pieces

FC Supra de Québec (PLSQ)

  • Record: 46–45 equivalent form over last two seasons
  • 2026 PLSQ Form: Top‑three position, strong counterattacking identity
  • Goals/Game: 1.44
  • Goals Allowed/Game: 1.36
  • Style:
    • Compact defensive block
    • Quick counterattacks
    • Heavy reliance on pace in wide areas

Recent Team Form

Atlético Ottawa — Last 5 Matches

  • W 2–0
  • D 1–1
  • W 3–1
  • L 0–1
  • W 2–1 Trend: Defense strong; attack efficient and improving.

FC Supra de Québec — Last 5 Matches

  • W 2–1
  • L 0–2
  • W 3–1
  • D 1–1
  • L 1–2 Trend: Inconsistent; capable of scoring but vulnerable defensively.

Key Player Matchups

Atlético Ottawa

  • Ollie Bassett (CM): Creative engine; controls tempo
  • Malcolm Shaw (ST): Physical striker; strong aerial presence
  • Zach Verhoven (W): Pace and creativity on the flank

FC Supra de Québec

  • Jonathan Vallée (W): Dangerous in transition
  • Olivier Ménard (ST): Finisher; thrives on quick counters
  • Samuel Gagnon (DM): Defensive anchor; key in breaking up Ottawa’s buildup

Matchup Dynamics:

  • Ottawa’s possession vs Supra’s counterattack
  • Bassett vs Gagnon → midfield battle decides tempo
  • Ottawa’s set‑piece strength vs Supra’s defensive organization

Series History

  • First competitive meeting between the clubs
  • Ottawa historically dominant vs lower‑division opponents in Canadian Championship
  • Supra making one of their deepest cup runs

Betting Trends

Atlético Ottawa

  • 4–1 in last 5
  • Unders hit in 3 of last 5
  • Strong home record in cup play

FC Supra de Québec

  • 2–2–1 in last 5
  • Overs hit in 3 of last 5
  • Struggle vs high‑tempo teams

Canadian Championship Trends

  • CPL teams heavily favored at home
  • Lower‑division teams rarely advance past quarterfinals
  • Unders common when favorites control possession

MATCH ODDS

Atlético Ottawa                – 325

FC Supra de Québec       + 265

Draw                                     + 375

Over 2.5 – 120                   Under 2.5 + 100

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 7, 2026