MLS Match Preview: CF Montreal Impact (4-15-7) vs. D. C. United (4-15-7)

Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+)

Match Context

This is a rare bottom-of-the-table clash between two Eastern Conference sides desperate for a spark. Both CF Montréal and D.C. United enter with identical records (4-15-7), tied for last place in the East with 19 points. Montréal has earned just one win in its last 10 matches, while D.C. United has lost 9 of its last 10. The last meeting between these clubs ended in a 0–0 draw back in March, and neither side has scored more than one goal in any of their last five head-to-heads. Montréal has just one home win all season, while D.C. United has yet to win on the road in 2025.

Key Players to Watch

CF Montréal

Aleksey Miranchuk – Russian midfielder with 3 goals and 4 assists; scored late equalizer vs. Atlanta last week

Prince Owusu – Converted a penalty vs. Orlando; physical presence up top

Joel Waterman – Veteran defender tasked with organizing a shaky back line

D.C. United

Christian Benteke – Leads team with 8 goals; aerial threat and hold-up play

Mateusz Klich – Midfield distributor with 5 assists

Tyler Miller – Veteran goalkeeper with 3 clean sheets

Team Form & Stats

Team	Record	Goals For	Goals Against	Last 5 Matches
CF Montréal	4-15-7	24	45	D-L-L-D-L
D.C. United	4-15-7	26	48	L-L-L-L-D

Montréal has dropped points in 8 of its last 9 home matches

D.C. United has conceded 2+ goals in 7 of its last 10 games

Both teams have scored in just 4 of their last 10 combined matches

Tactical Breakdown

CF Montréal plays a cautious 4-2-3-1 under Marco Donadel, with Miranchuk as the creative outlet and Owusu leading the line.

D.C. United uses a 4-4-2 diamond under Troy Lesesne, but has struggled to generate consistent chances or defend in transition.

Expect a low-tempo match with limited chances, as both sides prioritize defensive shape and look to avoid costly mistakes.