On Wednesday, July 17th, at 7:30 PM, the 10th place CF Montréal will travel to take on the 4th place New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. The line for a draw is paying out at +370, while the over/under goal line is sitting at 2.5 goals. CF Montréal's money line is currently at +575, compared to the Red Bulls' line at -240. This match features a Montreal team that is 6-9-8 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, while the Red Bulls are 9-4-10 and in 4th place. New York is also riding a three-match draw streak.
CF Montréal vs. New York Red Bulls Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: CF Montréal at New York Red Bulls
- Where: Harrison, NJ at Red Bull Arena
- Date: Wednesday, July 17th
- Betting Odds NYR -240 | MIM +575 O/U 2.5
CF Montréal Preview
In their last four matches, CF Montréal has gone 2-1-1, including a win over Atlanta United FC on July 13th. Overall, they are 6-9-8, which has them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they have struggled, going just 2-7-3. After this match, they will return home to take on Toronto FC on July 20th. In the standings, they are just one point behind Toronto FC and Nashville SC.
CF Montréal has scored 1.3 goals per match this season, which is 19th in MLS. They have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. Sunusi Ibrahim is their top scorer and is 43rd in MLS with six goals. Ariel Lassiter is the leader in assists for CF Montréal and is 46th in MLS. He is also third on the team in goals scored and leads the club in shots on goal.
Jonathan Sirois and the CF Montréal defense have struggled of late, allowing nine goals over their last five matches, including four to the Colorado Rapids SC. However, they did pitch a shutout against Atlanta United FC, who is 20th in scoring. On the season, they are 27th in goals allowed per match (2.0) and 24th in blocked shots. Sirois is 12th in clean sheets (5) and 5th in saves (79).
New York Red Bulls Preview
In their last seven matches, the New York Red Bulls have just one win, going 1-1-5. Overall, they are 9-4-10, putting them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. At home, they have yet to lose, going 6-0-4. This match vs. CF Montréal will be their 24th of the season, and they will be looking to snap their three-match draw streak. Following this match, they will be at home once again, taking on FC Cincinnati on July 20th.
The New York Red Bulls have scored 1.6 goals per match this season, which is 13th in the MLS. They have taken 5.5 shots on goal per match, which is 5th in the league. Lewis Morgan is their top scorer with 10 goals, which is 19th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Dante Vanzeir is the leader in assists for the Red Bulls with 7, which is 15th in the MLS.
Carlos Miguel and the New York Red Bulls' defense have been playing well of late, allowing just one goal in their last two matches. However, they will be tested by a CF Montréal offense that is currently ranked 19th in the MLS. Overall, the Red Bulls' defense is 5th in the league in goals allowed, giving up 1.2 goals per match. Miguel is 21st in the MLS with four clean sheets this season.
CF Montréal vs. New York Red Bulls Head To Head
The New York Red Bulls and CF Montréal played to a 2-2 draw in their only matchup of the 2024 season. New York had 10 shots on goal compared to four for Montréal.
CF Montréal vs New York Red Bulls Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this one to play out, the projected score is a 1-1 draw with a payout of +370. Coming into the match, the Red Bulls have the edge on defense, allowing the 5th fewest goals in the MLS this season. On the offensive end, we give CF Montreal's Josef Martinez the best chance to score a goal. He is going up against a Red Bulls' club that is 24th in the MLS in terms of shooting percentage.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +370
