The CF Montreal (1-8-3) and Columbus Crew (7-1-4) are set to face off in Matchday 13 of the MLS 2025 season at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. Montreal is coming off its first win of the season, while Columbus remains one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Team Overview & Recent Form
CF Montreal (1-8-3, 14th in Eastern Conference, 6 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Loss, Loss, Tie, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 0-3-1
- Goals Scored: 6
- Key Players:
- Prince Owusu – Leads the team with three goals this season.
- Jonathan Sirois – Goalkeeper with three clean sheets in MLS this year.
- Giacomo Vrioni – Has scored one goal in the last 10 matches.
Columbus Crew (7-1-4, 1st in Eastern Conference, 25 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Tie, Win, Win, Loss, Win
- Away Record: 3-1-2
- Goals Scored: 22
- Key Players:
- Diego Rossi – Leads the team with six goals and two assists.
- Maximilian Arfsten – Three goals and three assists in the last 10 matches.
- Sean Zawadzki – Scored a stoppage-time equalizer in their last match against Philadelphia.
Match Analysis & Tactical Breakdown
- Montreal’s Strategy: The home side will look to build on their 1-0 win over NYCFC, which ended an 11-game winless streak. Owusu’s finishing and Sirois’ shot-stopping will be crucial against Columbus’ attack.
- Columbus’ Strategy: The Crew have been one of the best defensive teams in MLS, conceding just 12 goals this season. They will rely on Rossi and Arfsten to break down Montreal’s struggling defense.
- Head-to-Head Record: Columbus has won their last two visits to Montreal, including a 3-1 victory in May 2024.
MATCH ODDS
CF Montreal Impact + 215 Draw + 235 Columbus Crew SC + 115
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
