Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for CF Montréal vs Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 21:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | CF Montréal vs Orlando City |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 21:30 BST |
| Venue | Stade Saputo |
Match Prediction: CF Montréal 1-1 Orlando City
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 14 Mar 2026 |  Orlando City vs  CF Montréal |
2 – 1 | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 13 Jul 2025 | Orlando City vs CF Montréal |
1 – 1 | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 20 Apr 2025 | CF Montréal vs Orlando City |
0 – 0 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 21 Apr 2024 | CF Montréal vs Orlando City |
2 – 2 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Feb 2024 | Orlando City vs CF Montréal |
0 – 0 | Exploria Stadium |
CF Montréal come into this with a mixed run, but their home results have been more encouraging than their away form, and that should give them a platform at Stade Saputo. Orlando City have been involved in plenty of goals recently, with both their wins and defeats coming in open games, so this has the feel of a match where chances arrive at both ends.
The head-to-head record also points to a fairly tight contest, with three of the last five meetings finishing level and Orlando City edging the most recent one. CF Montréal’s missing Brayan Vera is a factor at the back, while Orlando City are without Marco Pašalić, which slightly trims their attacking options. Match Prediction: CF Montréal 1-1 Orlando City
Form Guide & Team Overview
CF Montréal
CF Montréal’s recent league form has been uneven, with two wins and three defeats across their last five. The home results stand out more positively, though, as they beat New York City 1-0 and New York RB 4-1 at Stade Saputo.
Their away losses to Atlanta United and New England were less convincing, and the 1-2 home defeat to Philadelphia Union shows they have still been vulnerable. Overall, the pattern suggests a side capable of competing well at home, but not yet consistent enough to be trusted fully.
CF Montréal Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Atlanta United vs CF Montréal |
3 – 1 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs  New York City |
1 – 0 | W | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs  New York RB |
4 – 1 | W | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs  Philadelphia Union |
1 – 2 | L | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 4 Apr 2026 |  New England vs CF Montréal |
3 – 0 | L | Gillette Stadium |
Orlando City
Orlando City’s recent league form has also been mixed, with two wins, two defeats and a draw in their last five. The main feature is the scoring output, as they have hit four goals against Inter Miami and Charlotte, but also conceded three in both of their away defeats.
That makes them look dangerous going forward but not especially secure at the back. The 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew and the 0-1 home loss to Houston Dynamo show they can be held when the game becomes more controlled.
Orlando City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Inter Miami vs Orlando City |
3 – 4 | W | Chase Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  DC United vs Orlando City |
3 – 2 | L | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Orlando City vs  Charlotte |
4 – 1 | W | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Orlando City vs  Houston Dynamo |
0 – 1 | L | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 |  Columbus Crew vs Orlando City |
1 – 1 | D | Historic Crew Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
CF Montréal
- Brayan Vera (Red Card Suspension)
Orlando City
- Marco Pašalić (Hamstring Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
CF Montréal (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Thomas Guilier (Goalkeeper), TBC (Defender), Dawid Bugaj (Defender), Efraín Morales (Defender), Luca Petrasso (Defender), Matty Longstaff (Midfielder), Samuel Piette (Midfielder), Wikelman José Carmona Torres (Midfielder), Iván Jaime (Attacker), Olger Escobar (Attacker), Prince Owusu (Attacker)
CF Montréal’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them a solid midfield base, with Matty Longstaff and Samuel Piette helping to connect play and protect the back line. The front three can then look to use Iván Jaime between the lines and stretch Orlando City’s defence from wide areas.
Orlando City (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Maxime Crépeau (Goalkeeper), Adrián Marín (Defender), Iago Teodoro (Defender), Robin Jansson (Defender), Braian Ojeda (Midfielder), Griffin Dorsey (Midfielder), Iván Angulo (Midfielder), Luis Otávio (Midfielder), Tiago (Midfielder), Justin Ellis (Attacker), Martín Ojeda (Attacker)
Orlando City’s predicted 3-5-2 should allow them to keep numbers in midfield and support the wing areas, which suits a side that has been involved in open games. With Justin Ellis and Martín Ojeda up top, they have a pair capable of testing CF Montréal if the service from midfield is accurate.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| CF Montréal | Orlando City | Text |
|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal | Orlando City | Iván Jaime against Adrián Marín could be decisive if Montréal can find space between Orlando City’s defensive and midfield lines. |
| CF Montréal | Orlando City | Matty Longstaff against Braian Ojeda looks important because control in midfield may decide which side can build sustained pressure. |
| CF Montréal | Orlando City | Iván Jaime is key for CF Montréal because he offers the main creative threat in the predicted front line. |
| CF Montréal | Orlando City | Justin Ellis is key for Orlando City because he has been named in the attacking pair and will be central to their goal threat. |
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