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NYCFC vs CF Montreal: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

NYCFC vs CF Montreal predicted formations

NYCFC host CF Montreal at Citi Field on Saturday, October 31 (2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT).

NYCFC and CF Montreal both arrive with no fresh injury concerns, so Saturday’s lineups should be close to full strength on both sides. Nicolás Fernández Mercau leads NYCFC from midfield with 15 goals and 69 chances created this season, with Hannes Wolf and Axel Ojeda splitting time up top. Montreal’s attack still runs through Prince Owusu, whose 15 goals this season match Fernández Mercau’s output, with Daniel Ríos and Wikelman Carmona offering support behind him.

US viewers can watch NYCFC vs CF Montreal on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

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Match outcome · who wins
NYCFCNYCFC58%mkt 63%Our pick
DrawDraw22%mkt 25%
CF MontrealCF Montreal20%mkt 21%

NYCFC vs CF Montreal: Best Bets & Predictions

Signal has NYCFC at 58% — no edge over the market on the result.

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MarketMkt %Signal %Read
Correct ScoreNYCFC 2-1 CF MontrealA 2-1 scoreline fits a NYCFC side that has found the net through Fernández Mercau and Ojeda against a Montreal defense that has shipped a minus 26 goal difference across 31 games.
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Both Teams to ScoreBoth teams to scoreMontreal's Prince Owusu has 15 goals of his own this season, giving the visitors a route to score even if NYCFC control the game.
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Over / Under 2.5Over 2.5
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Anytime ScorerFernández Mercau to score anytimeFernández Mercau leads NYCFC with 15 goals and 69 chances created this season, the clearest source of a home goal.
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Season Form & Standings

NYCFC sit 12th in the Eastern Conference, still in the thick of the playoff picture, while CF Montreal are 15th after 31 games, with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 18 losses for 25 points and a minus 26 goal difference.

Eastern Conference

TeamPosGPWDLGFGAGDPts
CF Montreal153167183662-2625
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NYCFC vs CF Montreal Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

NYCFC

4-3-3
M. Freese
K. O'Toole
J. Sands
Thiago Martins
T. Gray
A. Perea
A. O'Neill
N. Fernandez
H. Wolf
A. Martinez
A. Ojeda

CF Montreal

4-2-3-1
S. Keita
V. Radojevic
B. Vera
E. Morales
D. Bugaj
D. Pereira
S. Piette
D. Sealy
O. Escobar
H. Synchuk
A. Sanchez
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    Potential Match-Winners

    • Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYCFC): 15 goals and 69 chances created in 2,674 minutes — the midfielder is the engine behind everything NYCFC create.
    • Axel Ojeda (NYCFC): 5 goals from 38 shots and 45 chances created, giving NYCFC a second scoring outlet up top alongside Fernández Mercau.
    • Prince Owusu (CF Montreal): Montreal’s talisman with 15 goals from 69 shots this season, enough to trouble any defense even in a tough campaign.

    Recent Form

    NYCFC: L D L L D

    • 2026-10-18: NYCFC 1-1 LAFC (D, home)
    • 2026-10-15: Inter Miami 2-0 NYCFC (L, away)
    • 2026-10-10: Chicago Fire 2-1 NYCFC (L, away)
    • 2026-09-27: Atlanta United 2-2 NYCFC (D, away)
    • 2026-09-19: NYCFC 0-1 New York Red Bulls (L, home)

    NYCFC have not won in their last five league games (L D L L D), with their most recent output a 1-1 home draw against LAFC on October 18, sandwiched by road losses to Inter Miami (2-0) and Chicago Fire (2-1).

    CF Montreal: W L L D L

    • 2026-10-24: CF Montreal 0-2 Nashville SC (L, home)
    • 2026-10-18: Seattle Sounders 1-1 CF Montreal (D, away)
    • 2026-10-15: CF Montreal 0-3 Atlanta United (L, home)
    • 2026-10-10: Toronto FC 2-1 CF Montreal (L, away)
    • 2026-09-27: CF Montreal 3-1 FC Cincinnati (W, home)

    CF Montreal’s last five reads W L L D L, with a 0-2 home loss to Nashville SC on October 24 the most recent result, following a 1-1 draw at Seattle Sounders and a 0-3 home defeat to Atlanta United.

    NYCFC vs CF Montreal Prediction

    NYCFC’s edge in goals and minutes from Fernández Mercau and Ojeda should be enough to see off a Montreal side that has shipped a minus 26 goal difference across 31 games. Owusu should find the net for the visitors, who remain 15th in the East, but NYCFC’s firepower wins out at home. Signal’s model lands on a 2-1 NYCFC win, with goals at both ends.

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