Cincinnati the value to edge past ailing Montreal
Our CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati prediction sees Cincinnati enter Wednesday’s MLS clash with CF Montreal as narrow favourites at 2.30, but the Canadians are still attractive enough at 3.00 to warrant some interest in a draw no bet wager. The hosts remain winless in 7 games and are 29th in the standings with only 11 points.
Montreal boss Marco Donadel, who took over in March 2025, has yet to stamp his identity on the team and is yet to find a formula for consistent success. The most likely outcome of this game will be for Cincinnati to just about edge it and the 3.40 on the draw also seems generous given Montreal’s home record.
Pat Noonan has done a solid job since taking over in December 2021 and his team are 4th in the USA MLS 2025 with 33 points from 18 games. After a surprise 1-2 home defeat to DC United three weeks ago, this CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati preview notes that Cincinnati got back to their winning ways with a 1-0 away win nine days ago.
Denkey can deny Montreal a point
They are unlikely to be as positive this week as Montreal, who need a win to haul themselves out of the basement of the standings. The CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati odds suggest that could lead to a cagey affair in which Cincinnati’s pace can catch the Canucks out and the visitors can nick it.
But with both defences conceding plenty of goals, ‘Both Teams to Score’ may be the smart play in the alternatives market.
Cincinnati play a mirrored 3-5-2 system that focuses on attacking down the left with their wingbacks pushing on, while Montreal employ a three-at-the-back formation that prioritizes central possession. For Montreal, Nathan Saliba is their key to unlocking games.
Wingers can make the difference
Owusu is Montreal’s main threat with 6 goals in 18 MLS matches and has bagged 3 of his team's last 7 goals.
Cincinnati have the best MLS striker in the division at present in Kevin Denkey, who can play on either flank, but usually leads the line.
The Ghanaian has 11 goals in 17 MLS matches, including 4 in his last 5 outings, so our CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati prediction supports the idea that he can deny the hosts a point on Wednesday.
Evander Ferreira is a creative hub for Cincinnati, notching 3 assists in their last 5 MLS matches as he unlocks defences for Denkey to pounce on.
When considering CF Montreal vs FC Cincinnati betting tips, with both teams’ tactics focused on the flanks, the individual battles in those areas will be key, but with both sides using three at the back, there will also be a chess match along the spine where the game could be decided.
