Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal
Sounders and Montreal share spoils
A tight 1-1 draw defies expectations of a Seattle rout.
CF Montreal took an early lead through H. Synchuk's 13th-minute strike, only for S. Gomez to level for Seattle Sounders after the break. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a dominant 4-0 home win, the match ended in a balanced draw, proving the forecast wide of the mark.
Outcome probability
Seattle Sounders look poised to deliver a comprehensive performance against CF Montreal, leveraging their recent form and attacking firepower to secure a convincing win.
Match factors
Key attackers missing for Seattle
Seattle's top scorer Paul Rothrock is out injured, reducing attacking options
Seattle's attacking midfield strength
Albert Rusnák's creativity and assist record provide Seattle a strong chance to break down Montreal's defense
Dejan Joveljić's scoring form
Joveljić's 4 goals in 5 recent games and high minutes suggest he will be a key goal threat
Montreal's defensive struggles
Montreal has conceded in all last 5 matches, indicating defensive vulnerability against Seattle's attack
Prince-Osei Owusu's dual threat
Owusu leads Montreal in goals and assists, making him the primary offensive threat to watch
The context
This fixture is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, round 30. Seattle Sounders currently sit 7th in the league with 41 points from 28 games, reflecting a solid campaign. CF Montreal, meanwhile, have struggled defensively, conceding in each of their last five matches, which could prove costly against a potent Seattle attack.
Key insights
Dejan Joveljić
Seattle Sounders
Joveljić's recent scoring form with 4 goals in 5 games and high minutes per match make him a key goal threat for Seattle.
Major League Soccer 26/274 goals in 5 appearances, 0.8 goals/game
Albert Rusnák
Seattle Sounders
Rusnák's creativity and 10 assists this season provide Seattle with a strong chance to break down Montreal's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/2710 assists in 26 appearances, 0.38 assists/game
Prince-Osei Owusu
CF Montreal
Owusu's dual threat as top scorer and assister for Montreal makes him the primary offensive threat to watch.
Major League Soccer 26/2713 goals and 6 assists in 24 appearances
Analysis
Seattle's attacking midfield strength, led by Albert Rusnák with 10 assists this season, provides a creative edge likely to unlock Montreal's defence. Dejan Joveljić's recent scoring form—4 goals in 5 games—makes him a key threat, especially given his high minutes and central striker role. Montreal's main offensive outlet, Prince-Osei Owusu, leads with 13 goals and 6 assists but faces a tough challenge against Seattle's organised defence. The predicted halftime score of 2-0 aligns with the expected fulltime 4-0 result, suggesting Seattle will control the match from the outset. The game is also expected to be moderately physical, with a predicted total of 4 cards.
Key facts
- 1.Seattle Sounders are 7th in the league with 41 points from 28 games (11 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses).
- 2.Dejan Joveljić has scored 4 goals in his last 5 appearances, averaging 0.8 goals per game.
- 3.Albert Rusnák has provided 10 assists in 26 games, acting as Seattle's creative hub.
- 4.Prince-Osei Owusu leads Montreal with 13 goals and 6 assists this season.
- 5.Montreal has conceded goals in each of their last 5 matches, highlighting defensive issues.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 2-0, consistent with the fulltime 4-0 forecast.
- 7.A total of 4 cards is expected in the match, indicating moderate discipline concerns.
Prediction
We anticipate Seattle Sounders to dominate this encounter, opening up a 2-0 lead by halftime and extending it to a 4-0 victory by fulltime. Their attacking efficiency combined with Montreal's defensive vulnerabilities makes this a straightforward home win.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Seattle Sounders
Away — CF Montreal
The verdict
In summary, Seattle Sounders have the quality and form to secure a comfortable win over CF Montreal. Key players like Joveljić and Rusnák will be instrumental in breaking down the opposition, while Montreal will need to tighten up defensively to avoid a heavy defeat.
Prediction generated 15 Oct 2026, 02:39 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
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
Synchuk
Assist: Streit
Dotson
Yellow Card
Sánchez
Yellow Card
Roldan
Clark
Loturi
Yellow Card
Rusnák
Sailor
Neal
Gomez
Loturi
Streit
Herbers
Dotson
Piette
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | +32 | 55 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | +15 | 46 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | +2 | 42 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | -9 | 40 |
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4R. SailorD
- 5N. ToloD
- 7C. RoldanM
- 8C. ClarkM
- 9D. JoveljićF
- 11A. RusnákM
- 13J. MorrisM
- 16A. RoldanD
- 26A. ThomasG
- 28Y. GómezD
- 31H. DotsonM
Substitutes
- 17P. ArriolaF
- 19D. MusovskiF
- 24S. FreiG
- 27J. FerreiraF
- 35Antino LopezD
- 37S. BrunellM
- 45P. KingstonM
- 85K. Kossa-RienziM
- 90S. GomezM
CF Montreal
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1S. BrezaG
- 2J. NealD
- 5B. CraigD
- 6S. PietteM
- 10A. SánchezF
- 18H. SynchukM
- 21F. HerbersM
- 22V. LoturiM
- 23N. StreitM
- 24E. MoralesD
- 28V. RadojevićD
Substitutes
- 7D. PereiraM
- 8M. LongstaffM
- 13L. PetrassoD
- 14D. RíosF
- 16W. CarmonaM
- 27D. BugajD
- 29O. EscobarF
- 41S. KeitaG
Seattle Sounders
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gomez | M | 44 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| K. Kossa-Rienzi | M | 44 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| J. Ferreira | F | 26 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 0/2 |
| C. Roldan | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Y. Gómez | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Brunell | M | 26 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| R. Sailor | D | 64 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Morris | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1/2 |
| N. Tolo | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| P. Arriola | F | 3 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Dotson | M | 87 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Thomas | G | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Joveljić | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| C. Clark | M | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| A. Rusnák | M | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| A. Roldan | D | 46 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| S. Frei | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Musovski | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antino Lopez | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Kingston | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
CF Montreal
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Synchuk | M | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/7 |
| N. Streit | M | 79 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| S. Breza | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Craig | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Morales | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Herbers | M | 87 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| D. Bugaj | D | 26 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Escobar | F | 3 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Neal | D | 64 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Pereira | M | 11 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Piette | M | 87 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| V. Loturi | M | 79 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| W. Carmona | M | 11 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| V. Radojević | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Longstaff | M | 3 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Sánchez | F | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3/4 |
| S. Keita | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ríos | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Petrasso | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Seattle Sounders to win against CF Montreal.
- What score did Fipster predict for Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Seattle Sounders 4–0 CF Montreal.
- What were the win probabilities for Seattle Sounders vs CF Montreal?
- Fipster's model gave Seattle Sounders a 95% chance of winning, CF Montreal a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.