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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union take on a struggling CF Montreal side in an important clash at the Saputo Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union are in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Union slumped to a damaging 2-0 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
CF Montreal, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The home side suffered a 4-1 defeat against Colorado Rapids last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
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CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- CF Montreal have a slight edge over Philadelphia Union and have won 10 out of the 29 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Philadelphia Union's nine victories.
- In a run dating back to October 2020, CF Montreal have won only one of their last nine matches against Philadelphia Union, with their only such victory coming by a 3-2 scoreline last year.
- CF Montreal have won only one of their last 14 matches in all competitions and are the only team alongside Philadelphia Union and St. Louis City with such a record during this period.
- Philadelphia Union are winless in their last six matches on the trot and have lost three league games on the trot for the first time since 2017.
CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Philadelphia Union have not been at their best in recent months and are in desperate need of an immediate resurgence. Tai Baribo has been impressive for the Union and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
CF Montreal can pack a punch on their day but also have several issues to address this weekend. Philadelphia Union are the better team on paper, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: CF Montreal 1-2 Philadelphia Union
CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Philadelphia Union to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: CF Montreal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Tai Baribo to score - Yes
