vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

CF Montreal are fifteenth in MLS's Eastern Conference with 21 points after 25 rounds: 5 wins, 6 draws and 14 defeats, 31 goals scored and 51 conceded.At home the record is three wins, five draws and four defeats in 12 games, 16-15 on goals; on the road the season has been much tougher, two wins, one draw and ten defeats in 13 matches, 15-36.Across their last five outings they lost the first four, before that a draw.Columbus Crew are thirteenth with 23 points from 25 rounds, built on six wins, five draws and 14 defeats, 35 goals scored and 42 conceded.At home they have won five times, drawn twice and lost six times in 13 games, 17-15 on goals; away the record is heavy, one win, three draws and eight defeats in 12 matches, 18-27.In their last five games they lost the first two, before that a win and, further back, two defeats.The competition average is 3.20 goals per game.The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off.Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above.In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one.The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.