Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
Capacity: ~23,500
Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
Broadcast: TSN, RDS, CFL+
Playoff Stakes: Winner advances to the East Final vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Nov. 8
Weather Forecast (Montreal, QC – Nov. 1, 2025)
Temperature: ~48°F (9°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly cloudy, 20% chance of light rain
Winds: 8–12 mph, swirling at field level
Impact: Passing game may be slightly affected; running backs could play a larger role
Injury Report
Winnipeg Blue Bombers:
QB Zach Collaros – healthy, expected starter
RB Brady Oliveira – healthy, key offensive weapon
WR Nic Demski – probable (minor ankle)
OL depth thin but starters intact
Montreal Alouettes:
QB Davis Alexander – healthy, starting
WR Tyler Snead – healthy, team’s leading receiver
RB Stevie Scott III – probable (hamstring)
Defense fully available
Key Player Matchups
Zach Collaros (WPG) vs. Montreal Secondary: Collaros threw for 3,048 yards, 17 TDs this season. Montreal allowed 430 points, struggling against deep passes.
Brady Oliveira (WPG) vs. Alouettes Front Seven: Oliveira rushed for 1,163 yards and is Winnipeg’s tempo-setter.
Davis Alexander (MTL) vs. Bombers Pass Rush: Alexander completed 72.5% of passes for 2,024 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs. Winnipeg’s defense thrives on pressure.
Tyler Snead (MTL) vs. WPG Linebackers: Snead had 1,129 yards, 84 catches; Winnipeg must contain him on intermediate routes.
Team Recent Form
Winnipeg Blue Bombers:
Last 5: W-W-L-W-W
Points For: 459 Points Against: 424
Road Record: 3-6
Montreal Alouettes:
Last 5: L-W-W-W-W
Points For: 428 Points Against: 430
Home Record: 4-5
Series History
2025 Regular Season: Winnipeg won both meetings (26-13 in August, 19-10 in October).
Recent Trend: Bombers have held Montreal to just 23 total points across two games this season.
Playoff History: Rare East Semi-Final clash due to crossover; Winnipeg has more postseason experience.
Betting Trends
Winnipeg: 7-2 at home, but just 3-6 on the road; 4-1 ATS in last 5 games
Montreal: 4-5 at home; 3-1 ATS in last 4 games
Head-to-Head: Winnipeg 2-0 SU & ATS vs. Montreal in 2025
Totals: Under has hit in both meetings this season (combined scores of 36 and 29)
Projected Score: Winnipeg 25, Montreal 22
GAME ODDS
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 49.5
Montreal Alouettes – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
