CF Montreal vs Toronto FC
Montreal and Toronto settle for stalemate
A goalless draw keeps both sides locked in a tight contest.
CF Montreal and Toronto FC played out a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer, with neither side able to find the breakthrough. The match was a cagey affair, reflecting a balanced contest rather than a goal-fest. Fipster's prediction of a draw was spot on, though the exact scoreline of 1-1 was narrowly missed.
Analysis
The upcoming MLS regular season fixture between CF Montreal and Toronto FC promises a competitive encounter as both teams look to assert their dominance in the Eastern Conference. With Montreal hosting, the stage is set for a tactical battle featuring key attacking talents and sturdy defensive units.
In this 17th round of the MLS regular season, CF Montreal and Toronto FC come into the match with solid offensive records. Montreal boasts a home scoring average of 1.7 goals per game, while Toronto FC has found the net in their last five matches, indicating consistent attacking momentum. Both teams have no significant injury concerns, suggesting full-strength lineups for this clash.
Montreal's attacking trio, led by Prince-Osei Owusu with 10 goals in 14 games, alongside Wikelman Carmona and Matthew Longstaff, provides multiple goal threats at home. Toronto FC counters with Dániel Sallói, their top scorer with 7 goals, supported by creative midfielder Jonathan Osorio. Defensively, Brayan Vera for Montreal and Kobe Franklin for Toronto FC will be crucial in containing these forwards. The balance of attacking prowess and defensive solidity on both sides points towards a closely fought match.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards a 1-1 draw, reflecting the evenly matched nature of this fixture. The aggregated probabilities favour a draw at 37%, with the most likely scoreline being 1-1. Expect a competitive game with four total cards, as both teams battle hard for points but ultimately share the spoils.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Montreal's attacking trio in form
Owusu, Carmona, and Longstaff show strong recent scoring and assisting form, providing multiple goal threats.
Toronto's consistent scoring streak
Toronto FC has scored in last 5 matches, indicating offensive momentum despite defensive vulnerabilities.
Montreal's home scoring consistency
Montreal averages 1.7 goals at home with positive scoring streak, likely to challenge Toronto's defense.
Defensive stalwarts key to outcome
Vera and Franklin's defensive performances will be crucial to contain opposing forwards and influence match flow.
No significant injuries reported
Both teams have no reported injuries, suggesting full-strength squads and balanced contest.
Key Takeaways
In summary, CF Montreal and Toronto FC are set to deliver an entertaining and balanced contest. With key players in form and no major injuries, fans can anticipate a tactical duel ending in a fair 1-1 draw, keeping both sides in the hunt for MLS honours.
- CF Montreal averages 1.7 goals per home game this season.
- Toronto FC has scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong offensive form.
- Prince-Osei Owusu is Montreal's top scorer with 10 goals in 14 games.
- Dániel Sallói leads Toronto FC with 7 goals this season.
- Both teams have no significant injuries, fielding full-strength squads.
- Defenders Brayan Vera (Montreal) and Kobe Franklin (Toronto) are key to defensive stability.
- Prediction confidence for a 1-1 draw stands at 39%.
- Expected total cards in the match is 4.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — CF Montreal
Away — Toronto FC
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Piette
Loturi
Franklin
Corbeanu
Pereira
Yellow Card
Sallói
Yellow Card
Etienne
Ríos
Unknown
Match Statistics
CF Montreal
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2J. NealD
- 4B. VeraD
- 6S. PietteM
- 8M. LongstaffM
- 13L. PetrassoD
- 14D. RíosF
- 18H. SynchukF
- 22V. LoturiM
- 23N. StreitF
- 27D. BugajD
- 31T. GillierG
Substitutes
- 1S. BrezaG
- 5B. CraigD
- 7D. PereiraM
- 17D. ÞórhallssonD
- 21F. HerbersF
- 24E. MoralesD
- 25F. AmayaM
- 29O. EscobarF
- 35Owen Graham-RoacheF
Toronto FC
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1L. GavranG
- 7T. CorbeanuF
- 9J. SargentF
- 11D. EtienneF
- 12Z. MonlouisD
- 14Alonso CoelloM
- 19K. FranklinM
- 20D. SallóiM
- 22R. LaryeaM
- 25W. ZimmermanD
- 38J. GilmanD
Substitutes
- 10D. MihailovićM
- 13B. KuscevicD
- 17Emilio Aristizábal ChavarriagaF
- 23W. YarbroughG
- 29D. KerrF
- 44R. EdwardsD
- 78Malik HenryM
- 96R. ChukwuD
- 99J. VilsaintF
CF Montreal
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Petrasso | D | 93 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Dawid Bugaj | D | 93 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Samuel Piette(C) | M | 60 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Brayan Vera | D | 93 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Streit | F | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4/7 |
| Jalen Neal | D | 93 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Matthew Longstaff | M | 93 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Hennadii Synchuk | F | 93 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2/2 |
| Thomas Gillier | G | 93 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Victor Loturi | M | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Rios | F | 77 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dagur Dan Þórhallsson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Frankie Amaya | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastian Breza | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brandan Craig | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Efraín Morales | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olger Escobar | F | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Graham-Roache | F | 16 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Pereira | M | 33 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabian Herbers | F | 33 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Toronto FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonso Coello | M | 93 | 8.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3/3 |
| Luka Gavran | G | 93 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zane Monlouis | D | 93 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jackson Gilman | D | 93 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Walker Zimmerman | D | 93 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kobe Franklin | M | 61 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Josh Sargent | F | 93 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| Theo Corbeanu | F | 62 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/3 |
| Richie Laryea(C) | M | 93 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Dániel Sallói | M | 93 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Derrick Etienne | F | 74 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Benjamin Kuscevic | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| William Yarbrough | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Raheem Edwards | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Deandre Kerr | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emilio Aristizábal | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Richard Chukwu | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jules-Anthony Vilsaint | F | 32 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Đorđe Mihailović | M | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malik Henry | M | 31 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |