Key points
Four important facts that will determine the result of the game between Orlando City and CF Montreal:
1. Orlando City is the likely winner with a probability of 60.39%, showcasing a stronger recent form compared to CF Montreal.
2. Orlando City has a solid offensive performance with 7 goals scored in recent matches, while CF Montreal struggled defensively, conceding 12 goals.
3. Orlando City has been dominant in their home games, scoring an average of 2 goals per game and showcasing attacking prowess.
4. Historically, Orlando City has won 8 out of 21 direct matches against CF Montreal, indicating a potential advantage in their head-to-head encounters.
Recent form
In recent matches, Orlando City SC has been on a winning streak with four victories out of five games, showcasing a strong offensive performance with a total of seven goals scored. Their solid defense has conceded four goals in these fixtures, resulting in a positive goal difference. The team's attacking prowess is evident, averaging 1.4 goals per game, while defensively they have shown resilience to secure crucial victories and gather valuable points in the Major League Soccer standings. With an impressive goal difference and points per game ratio, Orlando City SC is demonstrating their ability to compete at a high level in the league.
W4 D0 L1
Goals scored: 7 (1.4 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (0.8 per game)
Goal difference: 3
Points won: 12/15 (2.4 per game)
Both teams scored: 1 (20%)
CF Montreal has had a mixed run of form in their recent Major League Soccer matches, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses. They scored a total of 8 goals but conceded 12, resulting in a goal difference of -4. With an average of 2 goals scored per game and 2 goals conceded per game, their points per game stand at around 1. Points-wise, they collected 5 points out of a possible 18 in this series of games. The highlight was a convincing 4-1 victory over Portland Timbers, but they will need to tighten up their defense to improve their overall performance.
W1 D2 L3
Goals scored: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 12 (2 per game)
Goal difference: -4
Points won: 5/18 (0.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)
Recent home/away form
In their recent home games, Orlando City SC has displayed an attacking flair, scoring a total of 12 goals and conceding 8. With 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, they have been in fine form, securing crucial victories against tough opponents like New England Revolution and Columbus Crew. Their last match saw them fall short to Columbus Crew 0-2, snapping their unbeaten streak at home. The team's ability to score an average of 2 goals per game showcases their offensive prowess, helping them secure valuable points in the Major League Soccer standings.
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored: 12 (2 per game)
Goals conceded: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: 4
Points won: 13/18 (2.17 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)
CF Montreal has had a tough run in their recent away games in the Major League Soccer, securing only one win out of six matches. The team managed to score 5 goals but conceded 16, resulting in a goal difference of -11. On average, Montreal scored less than a goal per game while conceding around 2.67 goals per game. Despite the challenges faced on the road, the team will be looking to regroup and improve their defensive stability in upcoming fixtures to secure more positive results.
W1 D0 L5
Goals scored: 5 (0.83 per game)
Goals conceded: 16 (2.67 per game)
Goal difference: -11
Points won: 3/18 (0.5 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)
Head-to-head
The head-to-head stats between Orlando City and CF Montreal (formerly Impact de Montreal) from the provided search results are as follows:
- Orlando City and CF Montreal have played at least 21 matches against each other, with Orlando City winning 8 direct matches, CF Montreal winning 10, and 3 matches ending in a draw.
- In the matches played in the 2023 season, Orlando City averaged 1.44 goals per match, while CF Montreal averaged 1.06 goals per match.
- In home matches, Orlando City had 15 (88.24%) matches with a total of over 1.5 goals, and 7 (41.18%) matches with a total of over 2.5 goals.
- Away from home, CF Montreal had 14 (87.50%) matches with a total of over 1.5 goals and 10 (62.50%) matches with a total of over 2.5 goals in the same season.
- In a particular match highlighted, the head-to-head between the two teams occurred on September 30, 2023, at 23:30 UTC at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, where Orlando City SC played against CF Montreal.
Keep in mind that these stats are for specific instances and might not reflect the most current or up-to-date information as they refer to that particular season and match at the time of the search.