New York City FC vs CF Montreal prediction and betting tips - July 4, 2024
New York City FC
CF Montreal
One of the matches of the MLS regular season will be played on Thursday at Yankee Stadium, where New York City FC will host CF Montréal. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
New York City FC
"The Pigeons" have been alternating wins with series of losses in the MLS and have slid from third place in the Eastern Conference standings to fifth. In 20 matches, New York City FC has secured 10 wins and suffered 8 losses. Currently, they are 12 points behind the first-place team, Inter Miami.
In the last round, Nick Cushing's team played a home match against Orlando City, seemingly settling all questions in the first half by scoring three goals. However, the guests scored two goals after the break, creating a nervous ending. Nevertheless, the last word still belonged to New York City FC, winning 4-2 and ending a three-match losing streak in the MLS. In 11 home matches, New York City FC has recorded seven wins, losing only three times.
CF Montreal
Currently, Laurent Courtois' team is in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the top nine teams by two points. Montréal has looked weak in recent matches, recording a winless streak of four games – three draws and one loss.
In the last match, "the Blue-White-Blacks" hosted Philadelphia Union and secured a 4-2 victory. This win was only their fifth of the season, with eight losses. Regarding away statistics, Montréal has won only two of their 11 away matches, losing six times.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- New York City FC has beaten CF Montréal in three consecutive matches, including their last encounter in August last year at home, with a score of 2-0.
- Only in two of the last five matches between these teams have both teams scored.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has played out in two of the last five meetings.
New York City FC vs CF Montreal Prediction
"The Pigeons" are considered clear favorites in this matchup. The odds for a New York City FC win are around 1.48. Given New York City FC's confident performance at home, our bet is "New York City FC to Win with a Handicap (-1.0)" with odds of 1.65.