MLS Match Preview: Orlando City SC (9-5-7) vs. CF Montreal Impact (3-13-5)

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The MLS Week 22 fixture between Orlando City SC and CF Montréal kicks off on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Scheduled for 7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM UK, this Eastern Conference clash pits a playoff contender against a struggling side desperate to reverse its fortunes. With Orlando unbeaten in their last five home matches against Montréal, the Lions will look to roar again in front of their fans.

Team Form & Standings

Orlando City SC

Position: 6th in Eastern Conference (34 points)

Last 5 MLS Matches: L–L–W–W–D

Goals Scored: 39 (2nd-most in East)

Home Record: 5W–2D–3L

Despite recent inconsistency, Orlando remains one of the league’s most dangerous attacking teams. They’ve scored multiple goals in 5 of their last 7 home games and are unbeaten in their last five matchups against Montréal.

CF Montréal Impact

Position: 15th in Eastern Conference (14 points)

Last 5 MLS Matches: L–W–L–W–L

Goals Conceded: 40 (most in East)

Away Record: 2W–2D–6L

Montréal has shown flashes of promise on the road, earning 8 of their 14 points away from home. However, defensive lapses continue to plague them, especially against high-powered offenses like Orlando’s.

Predicted Lineups & Key Players

Orlando City (Coach: Óscar Pareja)

Predicted XI: Otero; Thorhallsson, Schlegel, Brekalo, Santos; Pasalic, Atuesta, Araújo, Ojeda; Enrique, Muriel
Key Absences: Pedro Gallese, Robin Jansson (suspensions); Duncan McGuire (shoulder)
Player to Watch: Ramiro Enrique – scored in last match, brings pace and finishing

CF Montréal Impact (Coach: Marco Donadel)

Predicted XI: Sirois; Alvarez, Waterman, Campbell, Petrasso; Sealy, Loturi, Piette, Pearce; Owusu, Clark
Key Absences: Giacomo Vrioni (elbow), Jalen Neal, Fabian Herbers (injuries)
Player to Watch: Prince Osei Owusu – 8 goals in debut MLS season, clinical finisher

Tactical Matchup & Betting Trends

Orlando Strengths: High-scoring attack, strong midfield control, home-field advantage

Montréal Weaknesses: Defensive fragility, poor record in July road games

Betting Tip:

Orlando has scored in 11 of their last 12 matches and conceded in 8 of their last 10. Montréal has allowed 3+ goals in 5 of their last 8 games, making a goal-heavy affair likely.

Match Details

Fixture: Orlando City SC vs CF Montréal

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM UK

Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

MATCH ODDS

Orlando City SC – 255     Draw +  370           CF Montreal Impact + 550

Over 3.5 + 130                  Under 3.5 – 165

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025

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