Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET
Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Broadcast: Apple TV
Venue & Match Context
The game takes place at Stade Saputo (capacity ~19,600), CF Montréal’s home since 2012. This is the first 2026 meeting between the sides. Both teams enter with dismal early-season records in the Eastern Conference, making this a critical matchup for snapping losing streaks and gaining points on the road vs. at home. Philadelphia travels north desperate for their first win of the year after a winless start.
Weather Update
Cool, typical early-spring conditions in Montréal with daytime highs around 44–50°F (7–10°C) and lows near 35–41°F (2–5°C). Mostly overcast skies with a chance of light rain or snow showers/squalls (30–50% probability, especially early), light west winds (6–10 mph), and humidity ~70–80%. No major disruptions expected, but the chill and possible wet pitch could favor a more physical, lower-scoring affair rather than free-flowing play.
Team Records & Standings Snapshot
CF Montréal (1-0-5, 3 pts): Near the bottom of the Eastern Conference (~13th). They have one win but have been leaky defensively (17 GA in 6 games).
Philadelphia Union (0-0-6, 0 pts): Dead last in the East (~15th). Winless and scoreless in several recent outings, with a -7 goal difference early.
Recent Team Forms
CF Montréal (last 6 MLS results, most recent first): L-L-L-W-L-L
Recent: 3-0 loss at New England (Apr 4), 4-3 loss vs. FC Cincinnati (Mar 22), 2-1 loss vs. Orlando (Mar 14), plus a lone win mixed in. They score occasionally but concede heavily (high GA).
Philadelphia Union (last 6 MLS results, most recent first): L-L-L-L-L-L
All losses: 2-1 at Charlotte (Apr 4), 1-2 vs. Chicago Fire (Mar 21), 3-1 at Atlanta (Mar 14), 0-1 vs. San Jose (Mar 7). No wins, few goals scored (4 GF total), and defensive vulnerabilities exposed on the road.
Injury Report
CF Montréal
OUT: Bode Hidalgo (lower body), Sunusi Ibrahim (back), Josh-Duc Nteziryayo (lower body), Brayan Vera (lower body), Fabian Herbers (ankle – late April)
Significant defensive and midfield absences test depth; Prince-Osei Owusu and Wikelman Carmona remain key available attackers.
Philadelphia Union
OUT/QUESTIONABLE: A. Anello (hamstring – late April), Quinn Sullivan (muscle – early/mid April), plus potential others like Peter Stroud (lower body – questionable in recent reports)
Depth is thin in attack and midfield; core pieces like Andre Blake (GK), Jakob Glesnes, and young talents (e.g., Cavan Sullivan) are expected to feature where available.
Key Player Matchups
Montréal’s Attack vs. Union Defense: Prince-Osei Owusu (leading scorer with goals/assists) and Wikelman Carmona test a Philadelphia back line that has conceded 11 goals already. Montréal’s set-piece threats could exploit Union transitions.
Union Counter vs. Montréal Midfield/Defense: Nathan Harriel, Quinn Sullivan (if available), and any remaining creative mids look to exploit Montréal’s reshuffled back four (multiple outs). Philadelphia’s road xG has been low, but counter chances exist.
Goalkeeping & Discipline: Andre Blake (experienced) vs. Montréal’s keeper—both sides average high concessions. Expect physical play with potential cards.
Series History
All-time (~34–36 meetings): Roughly even—CF Montréal ~11 wins, Philadelphia Union ~12–14 wins, 10–11 draws (goals ~56–54 in Montréal’s favor slightly by some counts). Recent H2H have been competitive, with four of the last five featuring both teams scoring or Over 2.5 goals. Montréal has had home success in stretches, but Philadelphia historically edges overall.
Betting Trends
Montréal is 1-4-1 in their last six overall but has shown scoring flashes at home; they are winless in recent stretches but cover spreads better domestically.
Philadelphia is 0-6-0 overall (0-3-0 on road) and has failed to win while allowing 2+ goals in most games.
Five of the last seven H2H have gone Over 2.5; both average high concessions early (combined ~28 GA). BTTS has hit frequently in recent meetings. Montréal covers the spread more reliably at Stade Saputo.
MATCH ODDS
Philadelphia Union + 150
CF Montreal Impact + 155
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
