Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec (Capacity: ~20,800)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast (Montréal, QC)
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by full time
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Perfect soccer weather, no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
CF Montréal (5-16-9, 24 pts, last in East):
No major injuries reported, but squad depth has been an issue.
Struggling to find consistent scoring options.
New York Red Bulls (11-12-7, 40 pts, 10th in East):
Emil Forsberg – Healthy; scored in recent loss to Portland.
Eric Choupo-Moting – Fit but out of form, no goals since U.S. Open Cup.
No suspensions reported.
Key Player Matchups
Emil Forsberg (NYRB) vs. Montréal Midfield
Forsberg’s creativity and set-piece threat could unlock Montréal’s defense.
Eric Choupo-Moting (NYRB) vs. Montréal Backline
Veteran striker needs to rediscover scoring touch; Montréal’s defense has conceded 2+ goals in 3 of last 5.
Montréal Attack vs. Carlos Coronel (NYRB GK)
Coronel kept a clean sheet in the April meeting; Montréal must be more clinical.
Recent Team Form
CF Montréal:
Last 5: L–D–W–D–D
Last match: 0–2 loss vs. St. Louis City.
Trend: Only 1 win in last 10; worst home record in East (2–8–5).
New York Red Bulls:
Last 5: L–D–L–W–W
Last match: 1–2 loss at Portland.
Trend: Winless in last 3, but still chasing playoff spot. Road record a poor 1–10–4.
Series History
All-time series: Red Bulls lead 1–0 in 2025 (April 26, 1–0 win via Noah Eile goal).
Montréal have not beaten New York since 2023.
Betting Trends
CF Montréal:
1–6–3 in last 10 matches.
2–8–5 at home this season.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
New York Red Bulls:
Worst road record in East (1–10–4).
0–2–1 in last 3 matches.
Overs hit in 2 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Red Bulls won 1–0 in April; 3 of last 4 meetings under 2.5 goals.
Historical Betting Results
Montréal: Poor ATS at home; bettors backing unders have profited.
Red Bulls: Struggle ATS on the road; only 1 road win all season.
Trend: Low-scoring games dominate this matchup.
MATCH ODDS
CF Montreal Impact + 240 Draw + 260 New York Red Bulls + 110
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
