New York Red Bulls (8-4-6) travel to face off against CF Montréal (4-7-6) on Wednesday, June 19th. This match will be played at Stade Saputo in Montréal, QC. Both New York Red Bulls and CF Montréal ended their previous matches with a draw. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
New York Red Bulls vs CF Montréal
New York Red Bulls Is Coming Off A Draw
The New York Red Bulls will be looking to get back in the win column after playing to a 0-0 draw in their last match. This came against Nashville SC, and even though the Red Bulls were at home, they weren’t able to pick up the win. The pre-match money line payout for a New York win was -143.
The Red Bulls’ offense was aggressive in their last match, taking a total of 21 shots and six shots on goal. They also had eight corner kicks, but Nashville’s defense blocked 10 shot attempts. The over/under line going into the match was 2.5 goals.
New York’s defense didn’t allow a goal on Nashville’s six total shots or two corner kicks. Like the Red Bulls’ offense, the Nashville offense didn’t score on any of their six shots on target. New York’s defenders intercepted nine passes and blocked 10 shots.
In their last match, the New York Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw vs. Nashville SC. Over their last five matches, they have gone 2-2-1. On the season, they are 8-4-6, which has them in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Their 30 points are just one behind the Los Angeles Galaxy. This match vs. CF Montréal will be their 19th of the season. So far, they have played 10 matches as the underdog, going 3-4-3. After this match, they will return home to face Toronto FC on June 22nd.
CF Montréal Is Coming Off A Draw
CF Montréal will be looking to get back in the win column after playing to a draw vs. Real Salt Lake. This match took place on their home pitch, but they were still the +220 underdog and the match finished without a goal. The over/under line was at 3.5 goals.
Montréal’s offense finished with just two shots on goal and 11 total shots. Mathieu Choinière and Djordje Mihailovic were the only two players to test the goalie, with the rest of the club coming up empty. Montréal didn’t have any corner opportunities.
On the defensive end, Montréal did a nice job of keeping Real Salt Lake off the scoreboard despite allowing six shots on goal and 19 total shots. They blocked three shots and made four interceptions. Real Salt Lake finished the match with seven corner kicks.
After a 4-2 win over D.C. United SC on May 29th, CF Montréal has gone 0-2-1, including a 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake on June 15th. Overall, they are 4-7-6, which has them tied with St. Louis City SC and one point behind the Chicago Fire FC. In 17 matches this season, CF Montréal has been the underdog in all of them. At home, they are 2-2-3, and they will be at home once again against the New York Red Bulls. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on the Colorado Rapids SC on Sunday, June 23rd.
New York Red Bulls Offense Breakdown
The New York Red Bulls are currently 11th in MLS in goals scored, averaging 1.6 goals per match. They have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. Lewis Morgan is their top scorer, ranking 9th in MLS with nine goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 13th in the league. Dante Vanzeir is their leader in assists, ranking 10th in MLS with six assists. He is also 4th on the team in goals scored.
CF Montréal Offense Breakdown
This season, CF Montréal has scored 1.3 goals per match, which is 19th in the MLS. Sunusi Ibrahim is the top scorer for CF Montréal, as he has found the back of the net five times, which is 38th in the MLS. Ariel Lassiter is the leader in assists for CF Montréal, as he has four on the season, which is 26th in the league. Lassiter is also second on the team in goals scored, as he has three on the season. He is 70th in the MLS in goals scored. In terms of shots on goal, Lassiter is the leader for CF Montréal, as he has 10 on the season, which is 70th in the MLS. CF Montréal is 25th in the MLS in shots on goal and 29th in corner kicks.
New York Red Bulls Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against CF Montréal, the New York Red Bulls have been playing well on the defensive end, allowing just 0.8 goals per match over their last six matches. This includes three clean sheets, and they have not allowed more than one goal in any of their last six matches. Overall, they are 9th in the MLS in goals allowed per match at 1.3. Keeper Carlos Miguel is 19th in the MLS with 41 saves and has three clean sheets this season.
CF Montréal Defense Breakdown
Jonathan Sirois and the CF Montréal defense will be looking to build off their shutout performance against Real Salt Lake on June 15th. Overall, the club has struggled this season, allowing the second-most goals in MLS (2.1). However, they have had some success against weaker offenses, including a shutout against Nashville SC (26th in scoring). In their last six matches, they have given up an average of 2.0 goals per match. Sirois is currently 11th in MLS with four clean sheets.
New York Red Bulls vs CF Montréal Prediction
Coming into this matchup, the New York Red Bulls have been the better defensive club, allowing the 9th fewest goals in the MLS this season. Our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with Emil Forsberg having the best chance to score a goal for the Red Bulls. As for CF Montreal, look for Matias Cóccaro to find the net. Taking a look at the money line, we like the draw at +265.
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Last updated:June 20, 2024 CF Montréal, New York Red Bulls