Columbus Crew 65%Draw 22%CF Montreal 12%Expected goals 2.23 – 0.91
65%
Betarazi pick
Columbus Crew to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.63 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.63Odds
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗65% · @1.63
Double chanceColumbus Crew or draw ✗88% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.21
Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CF Montreal travel to face Columbus Crew on Thursday 20 August in the Major League Soccer, with ScottsMiracle-Gro Field the venue – the ball rolls at 00:30 WAT. In the table, Columbus Crew are 7th, upper half, on 47 points after 34 matches; CF Montreal are 15th (in the drop zone) with 26. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Columbus Crew, last 5: LDWWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Charlotte, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
CF Montreal, last 5: DDLLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with DC United, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.0 for CF Montreal.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew 2.2 xG, CF Montreal 0.9 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 61% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew 65%, draw 22%, CF Montreal 12%.
Lower-risk option: Columbus Crew or draw (88%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Columbus Crew to win (65%, odds 1.63 – longer than our fair 1.53, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew 2–0 CF Montreal. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew65%fair 1.53 · @1.63
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @4.10
CF Montreal12%fair 8.17 · @4.70
3.14Expected goals
2.23Columbus Crew xG
0.91CF Montreal xG
61%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.2 – 0.9 CF Montreal expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✗
65%
1.53
1.63 ▲
Double chance
Columbus Crew or draw✗
88%
1.14
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.63
1.57
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew (draw no bet)✗
84%
1.19
–
Asian handicap
Columbus Crew -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.57
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.22
First team to score
Columbus Crew to score first
68%
1.47
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
44%
2.27
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.21
–
Recent results
Columbus Crew – last 6
LDWWDW
16 Aug
@ Charlotte
1–3
L
12 Aug
vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs CF Pachuca
2–1
W
5 Aug
vs Atlas
3–1
W
2 Aug
@ Inter Miami
2–2
D
26 Jul
vs FC Cincinnati
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
CF Montreal – last 6
DDLLDW
16 Aug
vs DC United
1–1
D
2 Aug
vs New England Revolution
2–2
D
26 Jul
vs Inter Miami
0–1
L
23 Jul
@ Nashville SC
0–1
L
17 Jul
vs Toronto FC
0–0
D
13 Jul
vs Vancouver FC
2–1
W
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and CF Montreal.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
Our pick is Columbus Crew to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.63.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 22% and CF Montreal 12%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–0 CF Montreal, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal?
Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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