CF Montreal 3-1 FC Cincinnati: result and AI prediction

CF Montreal – FC Cincinnati, MLS, Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Saputo Stadium

CF Montreal is #15 in the table (21 pts) and FC Cincinnati #9 (33 pts). CF Montreal has not won any of its last 5 matches. FC Cincinnati has not won any of its last 5 matches. FC Cincinnati averages 2.2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: CF Montreal 1, draws 0, FC Cincinnati 5. Their last meeting, on March 22, 2026, ended FC Cincinnati 4-3 CF Montreal.

CF MontrealCF Montreal
Final score3 - 1
FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 3-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure match between a Montréal side trying to end a damaging run and a Cincinnati group fighting to protect its playoff position. Montréal's home advantage is diluted by extensive absences, especially the loss of captain Piette and several attacking options. Cincinnati are depleted too, most notably without Denkey, Bucha and Robinson, so their usual structure will be altered at both ends. The contest should be shaped by who manages the disrupted midfields better and who turns wide attacks into clean chances.

Head-to-head analysis

Cincinnati hold the stronger recent head-to-head record, including victories in several of the latest league meetings. Their previous encounter this season was notably open, though Montréal have historically been more competitive at Saputo Stadium.

Injuries and absences

Montréal's uncertainty around Gillier matters because Breza has been carrying the recent workload, while the confirmed midfield and attacking absences severely reduce Eullaffroy's continuity. Cincinnati must replace Robinson's recovery pace, Bucha's two-way midfield work and Denkey's central-forward output simultaneously.

Form (last 5)

CF MontrealLeague position #15 · 21 ptsL L L
FC CincinnatiLeague position #9 · 33 ptsL D D

CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati stats

CF MontrealFC Cincinnati
Played2625
Goals scored3154
Goals conceded5361
Clean sheets42

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-22FC Cincinnati 4-3 CF Montreal
  • 2025-10-18FC Cincinnati 3-0 CF Montreal
  • 2025-06-25CF Montreal 1-3 FC Cincinnati
  • 2025-01-24FC Cincinnati 1-0 CF Montreal
  • 2024-08-31FC Cincinnati 4-1 CF Montreal
  • 2024-04-13CF Montreal 2-1 FC Cincinnati

Unavailable players

CF Montreal

W. Carmona, O. Escobar, B. Hidalgo, E. Morales, D. Pereira, S. Piette, D. Sealy, F. Amaya

FC Cincinnati

P. Bucha, K. Denkey, M. Robinson

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