Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at the foot of the Eastern Conference standings, Montreal will welcome Toronto to Quebec in the early hours of Friday.

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Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: 1xBet

CF Montreal

Starting with the hosts, while Montreal might have claimed a much-welcomed boost last week as they extended on their Canadian Cup adventure thanks to a 2-1 victory away at Vancouver FC, the Impact have once again failed to find their feet in MLS action this season. Heading into the World Cup interval with a sensational 4-4 stalemate away at DC United, interim boss Philippe Eullaffroy will be desperately searching for some crucial stability heading forward. In fact, getting May underway with a routine 3-1 defeat at the hands of Atlanta, Montreal have registered just a single win from any of their previous five consecutive MLS appearances. It should also be highlighted, shipping 31 goals in their 14 MLS showdowns so far this season, the Impact hold the third-worst defensive tally in the Eastern Conference.

CF Montreal Team News

All still dealing with respective injury issues, Montreal will once again be without the trio of Fabian Herbers, Bode Hidalgo and Nigerian youngster Sunusi Ibrahim here.

Bagging a stellar MLS hat-trick against DC United prior to the World Cup summer interval, Ghanaian marksman Price-Osei Owusu will spearhead Montreal’s attack in the early hours of Friday. Former Atlanta starlet Efrain Morales will start at the heart of Eullaffroy’s defence in Quebec.

Toronto FC

As for the visitors, enduring what has become yet another public MLS nightmare prior to the summer break, Toronto have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny this year. Last seen on May 24th falling to a 2-1 defeat away at the Chicago Fire, Robin Fraser certainly has some serious pressure on his shoulders at BMO Field. Watching their respective Canadian Championship adventure come to an end on May 6th as they slumped to a shock 3-1 drumming against Atletico Ottawa, the Reds are desperately searching for some kind of boost. However, with their most recent extended rut highlighted by another 3-1 loss against Charlotte a couple of months ago, Toronto have lost their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 12-5.

Toronto FC Team News

Despite dealing with respective injury issues prior to the summer interval, Toronto are hopeful that they will welcome back the likes of Markus Cimermancic, Lazar Stefanovic and Henry Wingo here.

Completing a sensational permeant switch to BMO Field earlier in the year, USA international and former Norwich striker Joshua Sargent will lead the line. Featuring for Canada at the 2026 World Cup, Richie Laryea will feature at the back.

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC Key Factors to Consider

• When Montreal and Toronto last met for an MLS showdown back in August 2025, Friday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate at BMO Field.
• Montreal have registered just a single win from any of their previous five MLS appearances prior to the summer interval.
• Toronto have lost their last four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 12-5.
• The Reds have also failed to win any of their previous nine straight outings across all fronts (five defeats, four draws).
• Five of the last six meetings between Montreal and Toronto have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Two camps who will mark their respective returns from the summer break here, neutrals could be treated to another thrilling MLS showdown in the early hours of Friday. Watching the Canadian foes play out a 1-1 stalemate when they last met back in August 2025, they do have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet. In fact, with five of the last six matchups between Montreal and Toronto finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome in Quebec.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: 1xBet