CF Montreal vs Toronto prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 17, 2026
MLS USA
In the regular MLS season on July 17, 2026, CF Montreal will face Toronto. This Canadian rivalry features two clubs that have both started the season weakly.
CF Montreal vs Toronto: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Montreal club finished only thirteenth in its conference in 2025 with 28 points. Things have not improved this season; in fact, they have twice as many losses as wins in the opening stretch—eight versus four. Their latest match saw a spectacular 4-4 draw with DC United.
The Toronto team did only slightly better last season, earning 32 points—just four more than Montreal—and finishing one place higher in the East, at twelfth. This year, despite a decent start, they completely collapsed at the end of spring: only one point in their last five matches! Most recently, they lost 1-2 to Chicago Fire.
CF Montreal averages 1.57 goals scored per game, while conceding 2.21. Their fellow Canadians have almost identical stats: scoring the same 1.57 goals, while conceding 2.07 per match.
Head-to-Head: CF Montreal vs Toronto
Toronto is unbeaten in the last five head-to-head matches, with three wins and two draws. However, in last year’s Canadian Championship, after a 2-2 draw, Montreal progressed on penalties.
The expectation here is that the hosts will finally secure a win. For now, though, we suggest a neutral bet of "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.62).
CF Montreal vs Toronto: Key Statistics and Trends
- CF Montreal has not won in three consecutive matches
- 50% of Montreal matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 3.79 total goals per match
- Toronto has lost four of its last five matches
- 86% of Toronto matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.64
CF Montreal vs Toronto: Probable Starting Line-ups
CF Montreal plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable line-up): Thomas Gille – Petrasso, Vera, Morales, Bugay – Longstaff, Loturi, Escobar – Streit, Carmona, Owusu
Toronto uses a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable line-up): Gavran – Franklin, Gomis, Zimmerman, Gilman – Etienne, Osorio, Coello, Henry – Sargent, Salloi
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