Venue & Game Info
Location: TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Update
Cincinnati Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Clear skies, 59°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph). Ideal fall soccer conditions.
Team Recent Form
FC Cincinnati: 2nd in the East, tied with Inter Miami on points but ahead on wins. Coming off a 1–0 win over New York Red Bulls. Have collected 60+ points for the second time in three years.
CF Montréal: 13th in the East. Drew 1–1 with Nashville last time out. Have points in 7 of their last 9 matches, showing late-season resilience despite a poor overall record.
Injury Report
Cincinnati: No major injuries reported; Pat Noonan expected to field a full-strength XI.
Montréal: No significant absences, though squad depth has been an issue all season.
Player Matchups
Cincinnati:
Luciano Acosta — MVP candidate, creative hub with double-digit assists.
Brandon Vazquez — physical striker, thrives at TQL Stadium.
Matt Miazga — defensive anchor, key in set-piece battles.
Montréal:
Kwadwo Opoku — pacey winger, capable of stretching defenses.
Sunusi Ibrahim — leading scorer, but inconsistent.
Victor Wanyama — veteran midfielder, tasked with disrupting Acosta’s rhythm.
Series History
Cincinnati have dominated recent meetings, winning their last two home games vs. Montréal by a combined 7–1.
Montréal’s last win in Cincinnati came in 2022.
Betting Trends
Cincinnati: Undefeated when leading at halftime this season (8 straight wins in that scenario).
Montréal: 9 of 16 away points this year came when conceding first, showing some fightback ability.
Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 Cincinnati–Montréal meetings at TQL Stadium.
MATCH ODDS
FC Cincinnati – 275 Draw + 375 CF Montreal Impact + 500
Over 2.5 – 180 Under 2.5 + 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
