Match Preview · Football · USA · MLS · CF Montreal · Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew are the narrow 1X2 favourite, carrying a listed probability of 38.2% against CF Montreal's 36.1%. Their 2.55 price is only 0.15 shorter than Montreal's 2.70, leaving the prediction finely balanced. The draw sits at 3.75 with 25.7%, below either win probability.
For h2h-minded bettors, the slim separation argues against treating Columbus as a dominant favourite. Montreal's home designation sits alongside a 36.1% win probability, only 2.1 percentage points behind Columbus. The draw remains relevant, while the away side has the clearest edge in a tightly priced contest.
The strongest betting tips are therefore cautious: Columbus have the statistical advantage, but the prices point towards a close match rather than a runaway result.
Prediction: Columbus Crew to edge CF Montreal - Expected score: 1-2.
1X2: Away @2.55
The article predicts a 1-2 Columbus Crew win, and Columbus is the nominally strongest 1X2 outcome, though missing data makes this low confidence.
H2H Player Assists: Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew) @7.44
Aggressive option: For more upside, H2H Player Assists: Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew) at 7.44 offers a higher-odds alternative.
1X2: Away @2.55
H2H Player Assists: Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew) @7.44