Kickoff: 18:30 local time Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec
Weather Outlook (Inference)
Stade Saputo is an open‑air venue, so weather can influence play. No direct forecast was provided in the sourced material. Typical mid‑April Montréal conditions: cool temperatures, possible wind — inference only, not a sourced forecast.
Injury Report
None of the retrieved sources provided injury lists for either club. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical trends, and statistical indicators.
Team Records & Recent Form
CF Montréal (1‑6‑0)
Position: 13th in Eastern Conference (3 points)
Last 6 Matches: 1 win, 5 losses; currently on a 3‑match losing streak
Goals: 1.2 scored / 2.8 conceded per match (17 conceded in 6 matches)
Recent Match: 3–0 loss to New England, despite 64% possession and 4 shots on target with no goals
Match Trends:
Over 2.5 goals: 6/6
Both teams to score: 2/6
First to concede: 4/6
Halftime deficits: 4/6
New York Red Bulls (3‑2‑2)
Position: 7th in Eastern Conference (10 points)
Last 6 Matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
Goals: 1.5 scored / 2.2 conceded per match (9 scored, 13 conceded in 6)
Recent Match: 4–2 win over FC Cincinnati with goals from Sofo, Hall, Smith, and Forsberg
Match Trends:
Over 2.5 goals: 4/6
Both teams to score: 4/6
No clean sheets in last 4 matches
Head‑to‑Head History
According to Betsloaded, the last five MLS meetings show:
NY Red Bulls wins: 3
Draws: 2
CF Montréal wins: 0
Recent results include:
1–0 NYRB (Apr 2025)
2–0 NYRB (Sept 2025)
2–2 draws in 2024
2–1 NYRB (May 2023)
BetOnValue notes Montréal won 3–0 in New York in March 2026, but NYRB have since added attacking depth (Hall, Cowell, Choupo‑Moting) .
Key Player Matchups
CF Montréal
Possession‑heavy but lacking end product (64% possession vs. New England but no goals)
Attack averages 1.2 goals per match but struggles to convert chances.
New York Red Bulls
Mohammed Sofo, Julian Hall, Kyle Smith, Emil Forsberg all scored in the 4–2 win vs. Cincinnati
High‑tempo pressing system under Michael Bradley; creates turnovers and transition chances
New additions (Hall, Cowell, Choupo‑Moting) provide pace, width, and finishing quality
Betting Trends
CF Montréal
Lost 5 of last 6
Conceding 2.8 goals per match
Over 2.5 goals in every match this season
New York Red Bulls
3 wins in last 6
Both teams scoring in 4 of last 6
Conceding 2.2 goals per match (defensive vulnerability)
MATCH ODDS
New York Red Bulls + 160
CF Montreal Impact + 145
Draw + 250
Over 3.5 + 140 Under 3.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
