The MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Sporting Kansas City lock horns with CF Montreal at the Saputo Stadium on Saturday, July 9.
CF Montreal vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
CF Montreal, who are currently third in the MLS Eastern Conference league standings, suffered a shock 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous game.
Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the Western Conference league table. They slumped to a 1-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls last week.
CF Montreal vs Sporting Kansas City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sporting Kansas City have a good record against CF Montreal, having won 17 of the 34 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to CF Montreal's 12 victories.
- Sporting Kansas City have lost 10 of their first 19 matches this season and have suffered three defeats in their last two matches at the Children's Mercy Park.
- Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi have scored 12 of Sporting Kansas City's last 15 goals, including their last five goals in the MLS.
- CF Montreal's 2-1 victory against Seattle Sounders represented their fourth away win of the season, equalling the club record for most away wins in a season.
- Kei Kamara assisted both of CF Montreal's goals against Seattle Sounders last week - his first multi-assist game since 2015 and is fifth overall in the MLS.
CF Montreal vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction
Sporting Kansas City have endured an abysmal season so far and will need to turn their campaign around. They have failed to find the back of the net in their last two MLS games and will be keen to change the trend on Saturday.
CF Montreal can pack a punch on their day and will be hurting from their defeat last week. The Canadians are in better form at the moment and should be able to win the game.
Prediction: CF Montreal 3-1 Sporting Kansas City
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CF Montreal vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - CF Montreal
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Mason Toye to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Brenner to score - Yes