Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec
Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass
Capacity: 20,801
Weather Forecast — Montréal, QC
Temperature: 78°F at kickoff
Wind: 4–8 mph northeast
Humidity: Moderate
Rain: ~20% chance of light showers
Impact:
Mild temperatures favor high‑tempo play.
Light wind has minimal effect on long balls.
Slight rain risk could quicken the pitch, benefiting New England’s vertical attack.
Team Overview
New England Revolution (9–5–2)
New England enters in strong form, driven by improved defensive organization and a balanced attack. Their midfield has been one of the most efficient in MLS, and their ability to control tempo has been a major factor in their climb up the Eastern Conference table.
CF Montréal (4–10–3)
Montréal continues to struggle with consistency, especially defensively. Their attack has shown flashes, but structural issues in midfield and a lack of finishing have led to dropped points. Home form has been slightly better, but still below league average.
Current Rosters — Key Contributors
New England Revolution
Carles Gil (CAM): 5 goals, 7 assists — elite playmaker
Giacomo Vrioni (ST): 7 goals — strong target striker
Tomás Chancalay (LW): 4 goals — pace + creativity
Matt Polster (CM): defensive anchor
Henrich Ravas (GK): reliable shot‑stopper
Team Strengths:
Elite midfield creativity
Strong defensive shape
Efficient chance creation
Dangerous on set pieces
Weaknesses:
Occasional finishing inconsistency
Vulnerable to fast counterattacks
Reliance on Gil for creativity
CF Montréal
Matías Cóccaro (ST): 6 goals — physical finisher
Dominique Badji (FW): 4 goals — pace threat
Victor Wanyama (DM): midfield anchor
Rida Zouhir (CM): emerging playmaker
Jonathan Sirois (GK): strong reflexes
Team Strengths:
Physical forward play
Strong ball‑winning midfield
Home‑field energy
Weaknesses:
Defensive lapses
Limited creativity in the final third
Struggles against possession‑dominant teams
Injury Report
New England Revolution
Brandon Bye — Out (ACL)
Dylan Borrero — Questionable (hamstring)
Andrew Farrell — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
CF Montréal
Matko Miljevic — Out (knee)
Lassi Lappalainen — Questionable (groin)
George Campbell — Day‑to‑day (foot)
New England enters healthier overall.
Recent Team Form
New England Revolution — Last 10 Matches
Record: 6–2–2
Goals For: 17
Goals Against: 10
Trend: Strong defensive form; Gil in peak playmaking rhythm.
CF Montréal — Last 10 Matches
Record: 2–6–2
Goals For: 11
Goals Against: 20
Trend: Defensive struggles; inconsistent attack.
Series History
Last 10 meetings: New England leads 6–3–1
At Stade Saputo: Even split (3–3–1)
New England won the most recent meeting 2–0.
Key Matchups
Carles Gil vs. Victor Wanyama
Gil’s creativity vs Wanyama’s physicality. Edge: Gil — too much vision and passing range.
Giacomo Vrioni vs. Montréal Center‑Backs
Vrioni’s hold‑up play vs Montréal’s inconsistent marking. Edge: Vrioni — strong matchup.
Matías Cóccaro vs. Dave Romney
Cóccaro’s physicality vs Romney’s positioning. Edge: Romney — disciplined defender.
Tomás Chancalay vs. Zachary Brault‑Guillard
Chancalay’s pace vs Brault‑Guillard’s overlapping tendencies. Edge: Chancalay — dangerous in transition.
Statistical Comparison (2026)
| Category | New England | Montréal |
| Goals per match | 1.47 | 1.05 |
| Goals allowed | 1.00 | 1.74 |
| Possession | 53% | 48% |
| Passing accuracy | 85% | 81% |
| Shots per match | 13.2 | 10.4 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.41 | 1.12 |
New England holds major advantages in chance creation, defensive stability, and midfield control.
Betting Trends
New England Revolution
9–5–2 overall
4–3–1 away
6 of last 9 matches UNDER
Strong defensive consistency.
CF Montréal
4–10–3 overall
3–4–2 at home
7 of last 10 matches OVER
Defense leaking goals.
MATCH ODDS
New England Revolution + 245
CF Montreal Impact + 110
Draw + 260
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 31, 2026
