- Orlando City SC are unbeaten in their last 5 MLS games vs CF Montreal (2 wins, 3 draws).
- CF Montreal have 2 wins from their last 3 home games (1 loss) and conceded just 3 goals in 3 home games in MLS 2026.
- CF Montreal are 27th in MLS 2026 (9 points from 10 games), Orlando City are 26th (10 points from 11 matches).
High-scoring affair expected at Saputo Stadium
Orlando City SC took advantage of their home advantage to beat CF Montreal 2-1 seven weeks ago in MLS 2026 and the visitors arrive in Canada on the back of 3 wins in their last 5 games. After back-to-back away wins at New England Revolution (4-3) and Inter Miami CF (4-3), the Lions should have plenty of confidence in their abilities to get a result at Saputo Stadium, as highlighted in our CF Montreal vs Orlando City SC prediction.
This game pits two teams in transition under new interim managers against each other, so we’ll be looking closely at how each sets up in the hope that the two sides can establish a tactical identity before the World Cup break. For a more detailed outlook, readers can check out the CF Montreal vs Orlando City SC preview.
Montreal manager Philippe Eullaffroy took the reins on April 12, 2026 and has brought the team together to play a much more compact shape. The Impact are more reactive than they were before, looking to clog up the middle of the field and hit on the counter rather than to dominate possession or force their way through the middle.
Osei Owusu has been the key driver of Montreal’s recent uptick in form, especially in the final third where he has scored 6 goals in 10 MLS 2026 matches and provided 3 assists in their last 5 games. Orlando’s key man is Argentinian playmaker Martin Ojeda, who has 7 MLS 2026 goals in 11 appearances, with 5 of these coming in Orlando’s last 15 goals.
Game on the line
Orlando City manager Martín Perelman took over as interim boss on March 12, 2026 and has instilled his team with a clear sense of structure and organisation. Orlando are possession-based in their approach, but unlike Montreal, they are incredibly versatile tactically and can adapt to overloads through the full-backs and wingers, or sit in a compact shape and look to hit on transitions.
Given both teams have found their rhythm in the last few weeks, we think this will be an exciting game. For those interested, this CF Montreal vs Orlando City SC prediction covers all the major talking points and trends. The odds are right for Orlando to get on the scoresheet, with both teams to score being priced at 1.46 while over 2.5 goals is similarly priced. However, Montreal have the home advantage, a better form (W2, L3) and have finally started to look good in defence so we’re backing the home side at 1.94. In addition, the CF Montreal vs Orlando City SC betting tips offer further guidance for those looking to get involved.
