Atlanta United vs CF Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as CF Montreal lock horns with Atlanta United in an important encounter at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.
Atlanta United vs CF Montreal Preview
CF Montreal are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The away side eased past San Jose Earthquakes by a 3-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atlanta United, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Philadelphia Union in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Atlanta United vs CF Montreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atlanta United have a good recent record against CF Montreal and have won seven out of the last 14 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to CF Montreal's four victories.
- Atlanta United are unbeaten in their six matches at home against CF Montreal, with their only failure during this period coming in a 3-3 draw in March 2022.
- Atlanta United have won three of their last 16 matches at home in all competitions and are winless in their last four such games.
- CF Montreal are winless in their last 15 matches away from home in all competitions, with their previous away victory coming in March this year.
- Josef Martinez has scored an impressive 58 goals at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium over the course of his MLS career.
Atlanta United vs CF Montreal Prediction
CF Montreal have blown hot and cold over the past year but have come into their own in recent weeks. Josef Martinez has been brilliant for the Canadian outfit and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
Atlanta United have struggled at home this season and will need to make amends ahead of this game. CF Montreal are the better team at the moment and hold the upper hand this week.
Prediction: Atlanta United 1-2 CF Montreal
Atlanta United vs CF Montreal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - CF Montreal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: CF Montreal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Josef Martinez to score - Yes