Fernando Pérez
This Saturday, the MLS has in store for us a duel of completely different realities. We are talking about CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union, which will pit the Eastern Conference’s bottom team against one of the tournament’s biggest contenders for the title.
The history between the two teams is marked by parity: in 28 head-to-head matches, the Canadian team won nine times against 10 of their opponents. In addition, they tied on nine occasions. They have not met since April 23, 2022, when they played to a 1-1 draw at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the betting preview, the best MLS odds, and all the information in advance of the CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union MLS Matchday 4 Game on March 18, 2023
- Where: Montreal Olympic Stadium, Quebec, Canada
- When: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 6:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Montreal (+145) / Tie (+230) / Philadelphia Union (+170)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Montreal (AH -0.25, +105) / Philadelphia Union (AH +0.25, -155)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-135) / Under (-105)
- Both teams score: Yes (-160) / No (+115)
All odds are courtesy of BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on CF Montreal
The Canadians are going through a present that does not worth a dime. With three consecutive losses, they occupy the last place in the division, along with Charlotte FC. They arrive at this fourth matchday after losing by a score of 2-0 against SC Nashville, one of the revelations in this beginning of the competition.
However, Montreal has an ace up its sleeve: they have an outstanding performance in front of their home crowd, where they have won three of their last five games. Another record to bear in mind is that in 60% of these matches, four or more goals have been scored. Why not betting on a high-scoring CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union MLS game?
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Jonathan Sirois; Samuel Piette, Rudy Camacho, Kamal Miller; Aaron Herrera, Matheiu Choiniere, Victor Wanyama, Lassi Lappalainen; Sunusi Ibrahim, Sean Rea, Romell Quioto.
Betting on Philadelphia Union SC
Jim Curtin’s squad is coming off a dreamy 2022 season. They reached the final of the competition after defeating New York City FC by a resounding final score of 3-1. However, in the final, LAFC shattered the hopes of the Eastern Conference squad.
This collective performance, achieved just a few months ago, positions them as one of the contenders for the crown in this edition of the MLS. This was demonstrated in the two matches played at home so far in the tournament, with victories over Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire, respectively. In the latter, they won by the minimum difference and with a goal by Joaquín Torres.
But playing on the road is where Philadelphia shows its greatest weaknesses. In their only presentation on the road, they succumbed to Inter Miami by a categorical score of 2-0. In addition, they have now failed to win five games and, in four of them, they have not even managed to score.
The coach’s main possible absentee for this match is the goalkeeper, Andre Blake. Andre Blake had to come off against Chicago Fire with just 33 minutes gone in the first half. If he does not start, his place will be taken by Joe Bendik.
Possible Lineup (4-3-1-2): Andre Blake or Joe Bendik; Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliott, Kai Wagner; Alejandro Bedoya, José Martínez, Leon Flach; Daniel Gazdag; Mikael Uhre, Julián Carranza.
JefeBet Prediction
CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union could be the turning point for the home side. For the visitors, on the other hand, it could mean climbing to the top of the Eastern Conference. The records show that the Over (2.5) has been covered in 62% of the matches. In addition, four or more goals have been scored in one out of every three direct confrontations.
That is why at JefeBet we predict that precedent will prevail over the facts in this much anticipated CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union game.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union Moneyline and Over (MON 1-2 PHI).
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