Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Report — Montréal, QC
- Temperature: 58–62°F at kickoff
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with light evening chill
- Wind: 8–12 mph blowing toward the east goal
- Impact: Slight advantage for long‑range shots and curling crosses; otherwise neutral.
Injury Report
CF Montréal
- Matías Cóccaro — Out (hamstring)
- Samuel Piette — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
- Victor Wanyama — Out (calf)
- Lassi Lappalainen — Day‑to‑day (shoulder; game‑time decision)
- Joel Waterman — Healthy
Montréal’s midfield depth is thin without Wanyama, but Piette’s availability stabilizes the spine.
Portland Timbers
- Evander — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play)
- Felipe Mora — Out (knee)
- Dario Župarić — Out (ankle)
- Marvin Loría — Out (ACL)
- Santiago Moreno — Healthy
Portland’s attack is intact, but defensive absences—especially Župarić—remain a concern.
Team Records & Context
- Portland Timbers: 4‑6‑1 (13 points, 11th in West)
- CF Montréal: 4‑7‑0 (12 points, 12th in East)
- Goal Differential: POR -4, MTL -9
- Stakes: Both clubs are struggling defensively and need points to stay within reach of the playoff line.
Recent Team Form
Portland Timbers
- Last 5: L–W–L–W–L
- Goals For: 7
- Goals Against: 10
- Trend: Portland alternates between strong attacking performances and defensive collapses. Evander and Moreno are in good form, but the back line remains inconsistent.
CF Montréal
- Last 5: L–L–W–L–L
- Goals For: 5
- Goals Against: 12
- Trend: Montréal has struggled mightily on defense, conceding multiple goals in four of their last five. Their attack is serviceable but lacks a consistent finisher without Cóccaro.
Key Player Matchups
1. Evander (POR) vs. Samuel Piette (MTL)
Evander is Portland’s creative engine. Piette must limit his space between the lines or Montréal will be exposed.
2. Santiago Moreno (POR) vs. Raheem Edwards (MTL)
Moreno’s pace and dribbling can exploit Montréal’s vulnerable left side. Edwards must avoid being caught too high up the pitch.
3. Sunusi Ibrahim (MTL) vs. Portland’s center‑backs
Ibrahim’s movement is dangerous, especially against a Timbers back line missing Župarić. Portland must track his diagonal runs.
4. Diego Chará (POR) vs. Montréal midfield
Chará’s ability to break up play and transition quickly could tilt the midfield battle.
Series History
- All‑time: Portland leads 5‑3‑2
- At Stade Saputo: Montréal leads 2‑1‑1
- Recent trend: Portland won the last meeting 2–1 in 2024.
Betting Trends
Portland Timbers
- Overs in 7 of last 9
- 1–4 in last 5 road matches
- Both teams scored in 6 of last 8
CF Montréal
- 1–4 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 4 of last 5
- Conceded 2+ goals in 4 straight
Matchup Trends
- Last 4 meetings averaged 2.75 goals
- Both teams have scored in 3 of last 4
- Montréal has conceded first in 5 of last 6
MATCH ODDS
Portland Timbers + 245
CF Montreal Impact – 110
Draw + 270
Over 3.5 + 140 Under 3.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
