Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Major League Soccer fixture.
Columbus Crew got the job done on Saturday 2 September 2023, winning 4-2 away at CF Montreal (Major League Soccer). At the break it was 3-0 to Columbus Crew. They never let the lead slip.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| CF MontrealHome | Rating | Columbus CrewAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,523 | Overall | 1,544 |
| 1,564 | Match venue | 1,430 |
| 1,564 | At home | 1,635 |
| 1,466 | Away | 1,430 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,451 | Attack | 1,551 |
| 1,532 | Defence | 1,523 |
| 1,493 | Home attack | 1,574 |
| 1,452 | Away attack | 1,471 |
| 1,593 | Home defence | 1,596 |
| 1,445 | Away defence | 1,477 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,023 | Goal environment | 1,845 |
| 1,742 | Home goals | 1,715 |
| 1,782 | Away goals | 1,630 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,541 | Close games | 1,492 |
| 1,506 | Winning margin | 1,566 |
Match venue compares CF Montreal at home with Columbus Crew away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
CF Montreal and Columbus Crew have met 35 times since March 2012: CF Montreal have won 11, Columbus Crew have taken 17 and seven were drawn. Our CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew prediction page has every tip on this pairing.