Toronto FC vs CF Montréal Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips | MLS Aug 31, 2025
With both teams battling to climb out of the basement of the East, the Canadian Classique will witness Toronto FC hosting CF Montréal at BMO Field. The schedule and venue were officially confirmed by the club site on August 30, 7:30 p.m. ET.
Most recently, Montréal took down Austin 3–2 at home; Toronto followed that with a 0–0 draw at Atlanta, a match marked by excellent goalkeeping and tight organization. Head-on trends tend to be goal-rich, and our statistics highlight Toronto's home advantage as the key differentiator.
Claim Welcome BonusToronto FC: form and statistics
The 0–0 draw against Atlanta United in August was highlighted by an impressive clean sheet from Sean Johnson and a well-disciplined 4-4-1-1 formation, with Djordje Mihailovic operating as the linkman behind Ola Brynhildsen. That XI made for a balance between security dribbling (Osorio, Coello) and straight-ahead wide thrusts (Corbeanu). The tightening of distances between lines managed to curtail transition chances and thus reduce direct shooting opportunity in the center. Defensively, Toronto's number of goals against for the season positions it somewhere in the mid-range in comparison to Montréal; this is a weakness for the visitors to exploit. A tactical repeat is to be expected from Fraser: fullbacks providing early width (Laryea, Franklin), half-space holds for Mihailovic, with Brynhildsen attacking zone 14 and the right channel. The verified defensive-season-ending losses for Toronto (Monlouis, Wingo, Gomis) could really pose some restrictions on rotation but should make selection more consistent.
Toronto FC Lineup
🔁 Predicted Lineup: Sean Johnson; Kobe Franklin; Richie Laryea; Kevin Long; Sigurd Rosted; Jonathan Osorio; Alonso Coello; Maxime Domínguez; Theo Corbeanu; Djordje Mihailovic; Ola Brynhildsen.
🚑 Injuries/Suspension: Zane Monlouis; Henry Wingo; Nicksoen Gomis.
👨✈️ Head Coach: Robin Fraser
CF Montréal: form and statistics
Montréal on Aug 23 got a narrow 3–2 win (goals by Synchuk, Sealy, and Owusu), under a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Prince Owusu being the reference nine and a young, energetic threesome of Sealy–Escobar–Synchuk pressing high from the very first passes. The double pivot (Longstaff–Loturi) shielded the defence but tried to keep things simple in terms of forward ball movement. Defensive issues! 50 GA across 28 matches reflects in their own fragility against swift switches and runs into the inside channels that Toronto can attack through Mihailovic and Corbeanu. Montreal's attack is still scary on a transition; Owusu's movement and current scoring form make them very much alive in getting an away goal. Very important is the personnel note: Jalen Neal has been sidelined with appendicitis, Giacomo Vrioni is suffering from a muscular injury, and the club finally added fullback Bode Hidalgo last week for some depth cover.
CF Montréal Lineup
🔁 Predicted Lineup: Thomas Gillier; Luca Petrasso; Fernando Álvarez; Efraín Morales; Dawid Bugaj; Matthew Longstaff; Victor Loturi; Dante Sealy; Olger Escobar; Hennadii Synchuk; Prince Owusu.
🚑 Injuries/Suspension: Jalen Neal, Giacomo Vrioni
👨✈️ Head Coach: Marco Donadel
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Toronto FC vs CF Montréal Head-to-Head Statistics
All-time record trends show Toronto 20 wins, Montréal 19 wins, 6 draws. Montréal thrashed Toronto 6–1 in the last league meeting on May 17, 2025.
Toronto FC vs CF Montréal Betting Tips and Odds
- Both Teams To Score – Yes: H2H BTTS ~60% and Montréal GA = 50 in 28. (1.62 odds)
- Over 2.5 Goals: H2H over 2.5 ~62%; Montréal’s last match finished 3–2. (1.71 odds)
- Toronto FC Draw No Bet: Home edge plus improved defensive compactness last time out. (1.52 odds)
- Prince Owusu to score anytime: 11 MLS goals in 2025 and central to MTL chance creation. (3 odds)
- CF Montréal Over 0.5 Team Goals: Transition threat and set plays remain productive. (1.35 odds)
- Toronto or Draw (1X): Derby volatility, but venue and structure favor hosts avoiding defeat. (1.33 odds)
Toronto FC vs CF Montréal Match Prediction
Toronto and Montréal rarely play out quiet derbies — expect goals and volatility, with Toronto’s home edge decisive.
Top 3 bet picks:
Both Teams To Score – Yes @ 1.6 odds: Montréal have conceded 50 in 28, and TFC’s attack is improving with Mihailovic.
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.7 odds: In this fixture, overs hit 62%; Montréal’s 3–2 last week confirms trend.
Toronto FC Double Chance & Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.615 odds: Home clean sheet vs Atlanta and roster stability favor the hosts avoiding defeat
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