CF Montreal vs New York City Predictions

CF Montreal vs New York City predictions ahead of this clash in MLS this weekend. CF Montreal host New York City FC at Saputo Stadium in match two of a three-game homestand, marking MLS’s return following the international break. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Major League Soccer | June 29 2025 at 12:30 am UK at Stade Saputo

CF Montreal vs New York City Predictions

Can Saputo Stadium Shake Off the Curse or Will New York’s Form Keep Rolling?

• Montreal’s defence in tatters at home
  • Saputo Stadium has seen Montreal concede 14 goals in just their last four league matches there—an implosion that has them winless at home in 2025.
• New York City hitting scoring stride
  • The visitors have struck 11 goals in their last five matches, nearly half their total tally for the season—suggesting a clear uptick in attacking form.
• Second-half chaos is the norm
  • A staggering 23 of Montreal’s 36 goals conceded this season have come after the break, with late collapses now alarmingly common.

Best Bet for CF Montreal vs New York City

Saturday evening in Montreal might feel more like a rescue mission than a routine fixture for CF Montreal, who are desperate to halt a run of home horror shows that’s dragged them into the depths of the Eastern Conference table. Their latest setback—a 3-1 dismantling at the hands of FC Cincinnati—was a familiar tale of defensive disorganisation and attacking anonymity. The supporters, tired of turning up and seeing their side unravel, will be expecting something—anything—different when New York City FC come to town. But they may need to brace themselves yet again.

NYCFC, sitting a full 17 points above their hosts in the standings, arrive in far better shape. A thumping 4-0 demolition of Atlanta United before the international break saw Hannes Wolf pull the strings with a brace, and Pascal Jansen’s side have now lost just one of their last six league matches. While they’re not always spectacular on the road, they’ve found a way to pick up points consistently, and with Montreal leaking goals like a sieve, they’ll fancy their chances to keep their unbeaten run rolling.

But this is MLS—logic rarely wins, and Montreal, for all their issues, have managed to frustrate NYCFC in recent meetings. That said, the stats suggest the time for sentimentality has long passed. If Montreal defend the way they have done recently, even a semi-coherent attack should be able to punish them. And New York City are offering a bit more than that.

Best Bet for This Match: Over 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You.com, we cut through the clutter and give you one clear, confident selection per fixture. That way, you know exactly what we’re backing. Our Best Bet for this Eastern Conference clash is Over 2.5 Goals.

It’s not exactly a leap of faith. Montreal’s defending at Saputo Stadium has bordered on self-destructive. They’ve conceded 14 goals in their last four MLS home games—an average of 3.5 per match. That kind of generosity belongs at a charity raffle, not in top-flight football. And with New York City bagging 11 goals across their last five matches, they’re arriving with plenty of confidence in the final third.

On the other hand, Montreal aren’t completely toothless going forward. Prince Osei Owusu has quietly amassed seven goals this season, often popping up late to salvage pride or spark late resistance. They’ve also scored more goals in second halves than firsts—ten of their 16 strikes have come after the break—suggesting they’re at least capable of adding to the chaos.

New York City will be without Matt Freese, but Tomas Romero stepped in capably last time and will look to hold down the fort. Even if he concedes, the visitors have the attacking arsenal to respond, with Wolf and Bakrar combining well recently. And let’s not forget, both teams have scored in seven of Montreal’s last nine outings.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn puts it:

“Montreal’s defence is so porous right now that even average attacks look elite. New York City don’t need to be clinical—they just need to show up. Goals are coming.”

A final scoreline of Montreal 1-2 New York City FC feels like a very realistic outcome. Montreal have shown they can nick a goal, but they simply can’t keep anyone out.

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