On Saturday, September 28th, at 7:30 PM, the San Jose Earthquakes will travel to take on CF Montréal in an MLS matchup. This game will be played at Stade Saputo in Montréal, QC. The Earthquakes come into this game with a money line payout of +245 compared to -109 for Montréal. The payout for a draw is currently sitting at +300, and the over/under goal line is 3.5 goals. San Jose is 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 5-22-3, while Montréal is 10th in the Eastern Conference at 8-12-10.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. CF Montréal Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: San Jose Earthquakes at CF Montréal
- Where: Montréal, QC at Stade Saputo
- Date: Saturday, September 28th
- Betting Odds MIM -109 | SJE +245 O/U 3.5
San Jose Earthquakes Preview
In their last match, the San Jose Earthquakes fell to St. Louis City SC, dropping their record to 5-22-3 on the season. Over their last six matches, they have just one win, going 1-4-1. On the road, the Earthquakes have struggled, posting a record of just 2-11-2. Following this match, they will return home to take on FC Dallas on Thursday, October 3rd.
The San Jose Earthquakes have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 23rd in the league in goals scored. They have been led by Amahl Pellegrino, who has scored seven goals this season, which is 52nd in the league. Cristian Espinoza has been the team's top playmaker, as he is 4th in the league in assists. He has also scored four goals, which is 91st in the league. Espinoza is also the team's leader in shots on goal, ranking 40th in MLS. Overall, the Earthquakes are 26th in the league in shots on goal and 5th in corner kicks.
Heading into their match against CF Montréal, the San Jose Earthquakes' defense is giving up 2.3 goals per match, which is the worst mark in the league. Over their last four matches, they have given up two goals in each match. This includes matches against the 20th and 18th ranked offenses. Goalkeeper William Yarbrough has just one clean sheet this season and is 26th in saves.
CF Montréal Preview
In their last seven matches, CF Montréal has gone 2-3-2, including a win over the 6th-ranked Charlotte FC and a draw vs. the 4th-ranked New York Red Bulls. Overall, they are 10th in the Eastern Conference, one spot behind Austin FC. At home, they have a record of 6-4-5, while on the road, they are just 2-8-5. After this match vs. the San Jose Earthquakes, they will head on the road to take on Atlanta United FC on October 2nd.
This season, CF Montréal has scored 1.3 goals per match, which is 21st in MLS. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. Josef Martínez is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net six times this season, which is 58th in MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, as he has 13, which is 99th in MLS.
Jonathan Sirois and the CF Montréal defense have had their ups and downs this season, but they are coming off a shutout performance against the Chicago Fire FC. Overall, they are 27th in goals allowed, and they have given up at least two goals in four of their last six matches. However, they have also had a couple of strong performances against weak offenses, including a five-goal performance against the New England Revolution. Sirois is 13th in clean sheets this season, and he is 8th in saves.
San Jose Earthquakes vs CF Montréal Free Pick
Our pick for this San Jose Earthquakes vs. CF Montréal matchup is to take CF Montréal on the money line at -109. This is a matchup of two poor defensive clubs, with San Jose and CF Montréal both ranking in the bottom three in goals allowed. Our projections have CF Montréal coming away with a 2-1 win, with Josef Martínez being our top projected goal scorer for the match. Looking at the San Jose side, we like Cristian Espinoza as the top projected goal scorer.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: CF Montréal -109
