Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 23:30
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Match Timeline

3'
Neil Pierre⚽
Goal cancelled
6'
Jovan Lukic🟨
Yellow Card
13'
Gennadiy Synchuk🟨
Yellow Card
24'
Bruno Damiani🟨
Yellow Card
29'
Samuel Piette🟨
Yellow Card
45'
Jalen Neal🔄
Substitution 1 → Brandan Craig
56'
Dawid Bugaj🟨
Yellow Card
57'
Danley Jean Jacques⚽
Normal Goal
68'
Kai Wagner🟨
Yellow Card
68'
Prince-Osei Owusu
Missed Penalty
69'
Samuel Piette🔄
Substitution 2 → Victor Loturi
69'
Gennadiy Synchuk🔄
Substitution 3 → Wikelman·Carmona
69'
Jovan Lukic🔄
Substitution 1 → Jesus Bueno
69'
Indiana Vassilev🔄
Substitution 2 → Quinn Sullivan
73'
Victor Loturi🟨
Yellow Card
75'
Cavan Sullivan⚽
Normal Goal
78'
Luca Petrasso🔄
Substitution 4 → Daniel Rios
79'
Alexis Sanchez🔄
Substitution 5 → Noah Streit
82'
Cavan Sullivan🔄
Substitution 3 → Alejandro Bedoya
82'
Milan Iloski🔄
Substitution 4 → Ezekiel Kwame Alladoh
90'
Jesus Bueno🟨
Yellow Card
90+1'
Bruno Damiani🔄
Substitution 5 → Malik Jakupovic

Match Statistics

314Passes accurate327
16Shots insidebox4
3Shots outsidebox1
4Blocked Shots0
8Free Kicks15
8Shots on Goal2
2Goalkeeper Saves6
7Shots off Goal3
435Total passes423
19Total Shots5
4Yellow Cards4
6Corner Kicks1
0Offsides3
15Fouls8
0Red Cards0
51Ball Possession49

Starting Lineups

Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union1:1

Starting XI

18A. BlakeG
27K. WagnerD
19I. VassilevM
9B. DamianiF
26N. HarrielD
4J. LukićM
10M. IloskiF
44Neil PierreD
21D. Jean-JacquesM
39F. WestfieldD
6Cavan SullivanM

CF MontrealCF Montreal1:1

Starting XI

1S. BrezaG
13L. PetrassoD
8M. LongstaffM
10A. SánchezF
4B. VeraD
6S. PietteM
9P. OwusuF
2J. NealD
21F. HerbersM
18H. SynchukF
27D. BugajD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Form: W-D-D-W-L
CF Montreal
CF Montreal
Form: D-L-D-W-D
Record
6 W
2 D
2 L
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2 W
5 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.9
Scored
vs
1.1
Scored
1.3
Conceded
vs
1.7
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.8
Conceded
Home:1.3
Away:1.3
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:2.5

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Philadelphia Union versus CF Montreal: long term ELO, before the match
Philadelphia UnionHomeRatingCF MontrealAway
Strength
1,521Overall1,421.5
1,577.9Match venue1,398.1
1,577.9At home1,455.3
1,488.1Away1,398.1
Attack & defence
1,521.8Attack1,438.7
1,533Defence1,462.2
1,519.2Home attack1,425.3
1,535.3Away attack1,459.7
1,593.6Home defence1,507.7
1,506.2Away defence1,412
Match profile
2,078.3Goal environment2,215
1,775Home goals1,796.7
1,803.3Away goals1,918.3
1,486.3Possession1,489.9
Specialist ratings
1,572.5Set-piece attack1,523.9
1,571.3Set-piece defence1,523.6
1,491.3Close games1,468.2
1,525.9Winning margin1,412

Match venue compares Philadelphia Union at home with CF Montreal away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal: High-Scoring Clash Expected
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.48
Expected Value:+11.0%
Confidence:8

Listen up, my friends! We’re looking at a massive MLS clash where the meat is definitely on the table. Philadelphia Union are looking to hold down the fort at home, and they’ve been doing a cracking job of it lately. They’ve secured a 66.67% win rate over their last six home fixtures, showing they know how to handle business in front of their own fans. They’ve shown they can put on a show, recently putting away 3 goals against the New York Red Bulls and 3 goals against Atlanta United. On the other side of the pitch, CF Montreal are heading into a bit of a rough patch. Their away form is looking a bit like a dry steak—not very appealing. They’ve only managed a 25% win rate on the road recently, and more importantly, they are leaking goals like a broken tap, conceding a staggering 2.50 goals per game away from home. They were recently humbled in a 7-1 loss to Inter Miami, highlighting a defensive unit that is currently struggling to stay organized. When these two sides meet, things tend to get spicy. The head-to-head record tells us that 80% of their previous 10 encounters have cleared the Over 2.5 Goals line. That is a massive signal for us. With Philadelphia scoring 2.00 goals per game at home and Montreal’s defense struggling to keep things tight, the goal environment is primed for action. The Poisson goal expectancy sits at a healthy 3.42 total goals. While the Union are favorites at 1.53, the real value lies in the goal production. We expect a lively game where the visitors struggle to keep a clean sheet, and the hosts find the back of the net multiple times. Grab a beer, fire up the BBQ, and let's get these goals. No time for vegetables, just pure football. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union have a 66.67% win rate in their last 6 home games. - CF Montreal concede a staggering 2.50 goals per game away from home. - 80% of the H2H matches between these two teams have seen Over 2.5 Goals. - Goal expectancy for this fixture is 3.42. Recommended Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

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📝 Match Preview

Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal | Betting Preview
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.62
Expected Value:+5.3%
Confidence:7

Alright folks, pull up a chair and let’s have a proper look at this MLS clash. We’ve got the Philadelphia Union hosting CF Montreal, and if you’re looking for a side that knows how to put the ball in the net at home, the Union are your lot. They’ve been on a bit of a tear lately, picking up some meaty wins like that 3-1 result against the New York Red Bulls and a 3-2 thriller against Atlanta United. They aren't exactly locking the door—conceding a few here and there—but they’re making life proper difficult for anyone coming into their neck of the woods. They’ve managed a 66.67% win rate at home recently, and that's a solid foundation to build on. Now, let’s talk about Montreal. Blimey, they’re looking a bit knackered. They’re coming off a 1-1 draw in the Canadian Championship just a couple of days ago, and we all know how that drains the legs of a squad. They’ve also been hammered recently, taking a 7-1 beating from Inter Miami, which doesn't do much for the morale. Their away record is looking pretty shaky too; they’ve been conceding a whopping 2.50 goals per game on the road. When you're traveling with a tired squad and a leaky defense, things can go south real quick. When you look at the history between these two, it’s a proper goal-fest. Eight out of the last ten times they’ve met, we’ve seen at least three goals. The head-to-head is littered with scores like 2-1, 2-4, and 2-1. It tells us that these two sides don't really know how to sit back and play it safe. With Philadelphia’s consistent scoring at home and Montreal’s tendency to let goals fly when they're away, we’re expecting things to open up. I’m not going to tell you to back a massive underdog here, but I do think we’re going to see both sides find the back of the net. Montreal might be tired, but they’ve managed to snag goals on the road recently, and the Union love to get involved at home. It’s a classic case of a strong home side against a struggling, fatigued away side. My money is on a bit of a goal-heavy affair where both teams manage to get on the scoresheet. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union have won 6 of their last 10 matches, including several high-scoring wins. - CF Montreal are facing a heavy travel schedule and just played a competitive match only 3 days ago. - Montreal’s away defense is struggling significantly, conceding 2.50 goals per game on the road. - The head-to-head record is heavy on goals, with 80% of matches going over 2.5 goals. - Both teams have a 70% rate of Both Teams to Score in their last 10 matches. The smart money here is on Both Teams to Score - Yes.

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