CF Montréal vs. DC United MLS Preview and Prediction
Both clubs have recorded only four wins, along with 15 losses, and seven draws. However, they are currently headed in different directions. Whereas Montréal has won twice in its last seven outings, DC is on a six-match losing streak and a 10-match winless streak.
This marks the second head-to-head matchup of the season between these two teams. They faced each other back on March 15 in Washington, D.C., where the result was a 0-0 deadlock.
CF Montreal is a -105 favourite to win on the MLS odds, while DC United is a +240 underdog and a draw is listed at +260.
CF Montréal vs. DC United Odds and Betting Trends
With Montréal playing superior soccer right now and also owning home-field advantage, it’s no surprise to see that club favoured on the three-way money line. The Impact carry a -105 price to pick up three points, the Eagles are +240 underdogs, and a draw checks in at +260. The game total is set at 2.5, with the over juiced at -150 compared to a +105 price on the under.
Four of DC’s last five MLS contests and five of its last six across all competitions have produced three goals or more, including one with seven (U.S. Open Cup against Nashville) and another with six. Two of Montréal’s last three MLS fixtures have resulted in at least three goals.
DC United
Things have gone from bad to worse for DC. Interim coach Kevin Flanagan replaced Troy Lesesne in early July, but to say that early returns are discouraging would be a gross understatement. This team has not won since May 31. Its 10-match winless streak includes a 7-1 humiliation against the Chicago Fire and a 5-2 loss to Nashville SC in the Open Cup.
Flanagan tried to switch things up, making a couple of lineup changes before last Saturday’s road matchup with New England. Randall Leal and Matti Peltola assumed midfield duties, with Peltola playing more of a defensive role. However, nothing worked, as they fell again, 2-0.
CF Montréal
Don’t look now, but the Impact are actually playing decent soccer these days. In their last eight games, they have two wins and a pair of draws to go with four losses. Their two most recent MLS outings saw them defeat the New England Revolution 3-1 on the road and draw with Atlanta United 1-1 at home.
Interim head coach Marco Donadel’s squad is led by forward Prince Owusu, who comes in with 11 goals and three assists in 24 starts. Owusu has found the back of the net at least once in six of his last nine MLS games, including twice against the Houston Dynamo on June 14.
On Wednesday, the club acquired English midfielder Matty Longstaff from Toronto FC in exchange for Jules-Anthony Vilsaint. In the last two seasons with Toronto, Longstaff logged 36 starts in 49 games while scoring two goals and delivering three assists.
MLS Prediction: Who Will Win CF Montréal vs. DC United?
This is a tale of two teams going in different directions. No, Montréal is not heading for a playoff spot, but they are at least playing with some confidence and perhaps setting a tone for the 2026 campaign. DC, on the other hand, seems hopeless.
The visitors have scored at least one goal in five of its last six games, so they may not get shut out, but it’s hard picturing them picking up a point in this game. Expect the home side to treat its fans to a relatively routine victory – possibly by a 2-1 margin.
