Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a tightly contested MLS match at Stade Saputo on May 14, 2025, CF Montréal and Columbus Crew battled to a 1-1 draw. The AI had predicted a Columbus Crew victory with a 53.2% probability, which proved inaccurate, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football. Luca Petrasso put CF Montréal ahead in the 29th minute, capitalizing on one of their few opportunities. Columbus Crew, despite dominating possession with 58.5%, struggled to break down the Montréal defense until Jacen Russell-Rowe equalized in the 63rd minute.
The game statistics reveal Columbus Crew's dominance in shots, registering 14 in total compared to Montréal's meager 4, however, the home side proved efficient when going forward. Columbus managed 4 shots on target, forcing the Montréal keeper into 3 saves, whereas the Montréal only forced the opposition keeper into a single save. The draw reflects Montréal's resilience and ability to defend their home ground, even against a stronger opponent on paper. The game wasn't particularly physical, with 9 fouls committed by Montréal and 10 by Columbus.
CF Montréal, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, managed to secure a point. Columbus Crew, deploying a 3-4-3, will be disappointed not to have converted their dominance into a win. Considering previous games, CF Montréal has struggled for consistency at home, whereas Columbus Crew has been relatively strong overall.
Looking ahead, CF Montréal will face Toronto FC at home on May 17th. Their recent form has been patchy, with two losses and a draw in their last five home games, but they did win their last match against New York City FC. Toronto FC will provide a stern test, especially considering Toronto's recent 2-0 win over D.C. United and the head-to-head record where they have dominated CF Montréal in recent times. Columbus Crew will host FC Cincinnati on the same day. Their recent form has been good with 3 wins in their last 5 games.
Columbus's upcoming match against Cincinnati will be a tough contest, considering that Cincinnati has also won 4 of their last 5 games. The last head-to-head game between Columbus and Cincinnati ended in a draw, suggesting another close encounter is likely. Considering the previous head-to-head matches between CF Montréal and Columbus Crew, Columbus has had the upper hand. Analyzing CF Montréal's previous games, they seem to struggle against strong opposition, while Columbus Crew has shown more resilience. Overall, the draw was a fair result given Columbus's dominance in possession and shots, but Montréal's defensive solidity and efficient attack.

On May 14, 2025, CF Montréal will face the Columbus Crew at Stade Saputo in a highly anticipated MLS match. AI algorithms are predicting a Columbus Crew victory, assigning them a 53.2% win probability compared to Montréal's 23.2%. The draw probability sits at 23.7%. Columbus Crew, with an overall strength rate of 0.644, enters the game with momentum, while CF Montréal's rate is 0.34.
The Crew's recent form includes a victory over Charlotte FC (4-2) and San Jose Earthquakes (2-1) . Their star midfielder, Darlington Nagbe, will be crucial in controlling the tempo. On the other hand, CF Montréal will rely on their Argentinian striker, Matías Cóccaro, to breach Columbus's defense. However, Montréal's recent results have been inconsistent, including losses to Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls. All eyes will be on Stade Saputo to see if the AI prediction holds true.