CF Montreal vs. New York City FC 7/1/23 – Prepare for an exhilarating MLS showdown as CF Montreal gears up to take on New York City FC at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec. This highly anticipated clash, set to unfold on Saturday, guarantees an enthralling spectacle between two fiercely competitive teams. As soccer betting analysts eagerly await this match, the spotlight will be on the goaltenders, Jonathan Sirois representing Montreal and Luis Barraza donning the gloves for New York City, as their performances hold the key to their teams’ success.
CF Montreal vs. New York City FC
Date & Time: Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Stade Saputo
TV: ATV
CF Montreal vs. New York City FC Betting Odds
CF Montreal
Moneyline: +125
Spread: -0.5 (+117)
Total: 2.5 under (-105)
New York City FC
Moneyline: +180
Spread: +0.5 (-102)
Total: 2.5 over (-118)
Draw: +250
CF Montreal vs. New York City FC Analysis
With a record of 8-2-9, CF Montreal has displayed a mixed performance this season. Currently ranked 27th in expected goals, Montreal has faced defensive and offensive challenges. With 27 goals conceded and an average of 1.42 goals per 90 minutes, their defense must be resilient against a strong New York City attack. Jonathan Sirois, the goalkeeper for Montreal, will need to showcase his skills with a save percentage of .688 and 14 career shutouts.
Despite their defensive struggles, CF Montreal has shown glimpses of promise. They have accumulated eight clean sheets, representing a 42.1% clean sheet percentage this season. While their expected goals sit at 27.7, they have managed to limit their opponents to 20 destinations, resulting in a goal differential of -7. The team’s performance has been driven by the contributions of players like Chinonso Offor, tasked with finding the back of the net. Offor, having started in 30 matches during his career, has demonstrated a goal-scoring prowess with an average of 0.17 goals per 90 minutes. With six goals in 3,169 minutes played, Offor has proven to be a reliable attacking option for CF Montreal.
New York City FC, holding a record of 4-9-7, has encountered its fair share of struggles this season. Their attack has been relatively more potent, scoring 21 goals and having an expected goal tally of 21.5. Gabriel Pereira, a talented forward from Brazil, will be a crucial player for New York City FC, having scored 16 goals in his career. Pereira’s ability to find the back of the net and contribute with goalscoring opportunities for his teammates will be crucial in New York City FC’s offensive efforts.
Defensively, New York City FC has faced challenges, conceding 26 goals and maintaining a goal difference of -5. However, they have shown resilience with three clean sheets and a shutout percentage of 15.0% throughout the season. The responsibility of guarding the net falls on the shoulders of Luis Barraza, who brings valuable experience and skills to the team’s defensive line. With a save percentage of .712 and 68 career shutouts, Barraza has demonstrated his ability to make crucial saves and keep opposing teams at bay.
CF Montreal vs. New York City FC Against the Spread
CF Montreal have only won two out of their last five games, signaling inconsistency in their form. Yet they still managed to cover the spread three out of every five times played within that span – an indication of their ability to perform above expectations. However, their performance could have been more convincing on the road, covering only 3 of 8 away games.
When it comes to totals, CF Montreal games have witnessed various outcomes. Overtime has occurred in two out of their last five matches and two of their eight home matches, suggesting their matches can be unpredictable regarding goals scored.
New York City FC has only won one out of their last five games, suggesting they may need help. However, they did cover the spread in three of these five matches, demonstrating their competitive edge. On the road, however, New York City FC fared relatively better covering spread in six out of 11 away matches proving they could adapt and adapt effectively away from home.
Relative to totals, New York City FC’s recent games have featured fewer goals scored – the totals haven’t exceeded in any of their last five matches, suggesting low-scoring matches. At home, however, plans are more frequent, with five out of nine games going over their total.
CF Montreal vs. New York City FC Free Pick
Based on the analysis and betting trends, our soccer betting prediction for this matchup is as follows:
Moneyline: CF Montreal +125
With their relatively more robust performance this season and the home-field advantage, CF Montreal is the recommended pick for the moneyline bet.
Spread: CF Montreal -0.5 (+117)
Considering their better form and the potential to win by at least a one-goal margin, CF Montreal is the preferred pick for the spread bet.
Total: 2.5 under (-105)
Given the defensive capabilities of both teams and the possibility of a closely contested match, betting on fewer than 2.5 goals is a prudent choice.
Draw: While a draw is possible, our prediction favors a narrow victory for CF Montreal.
Prediction: 1-2 CF Montreal win
In this highly anticipated MLS matchup, CF Montreal will face New York City FC at Stade Saputo. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, and the goaltenders, Jonathan Sirois for Montreal and Luis Barraza for New York City, will play crucial roles in determining the game’s outcome. Considering the teams’ performances, the Soccer betting trends, and our analysis, we predict a 2-1 victory for CF Montreal.
