Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for CF Montréal vs Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | CF Montréal vs Portland Timbers |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Stade Saputo |
Match Prediction: CF Montréal 2-1 Portland Timbers
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Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 08 Oct 2023 |  CF Montréal vs  Portland Timbers |
4 – 1 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 27 Jun 2019 | CF Montréal vs Portland Timbers |
2 – 1 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Jul 2018 | Portland Timbers vs CF Montréal |
2 – 2 | Providence Park |
| Major League Soccer | 20 May 2017 | CF Montréal vs Portland Timbers |
4 – 1 | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 14 Jul 2016 | Portland Timbers vs CF Montréal |
1 – 1 | Providence Park |
CF Montréal come into this one with a mixed recent league record, but their home wins over New York City and New York RB show they can be effective at Stade Saputo. Portland Timbers have also been inconsistent, with two wins and three defeats in their last five league matches, and both of their recent wins came by a single goal. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is form and home advantage, and that points to a tight contest rather than a comfortable margin.
Portland have shown they can score away from home, but they have also lost two of their last three on the road and failed to score in both defeats. CF Montréal have conceded in four of their last five league games, so Portland should get chances, yet Montréal’s recent home results suggest they can edge a game if they stay organised. Match Prediction: CF Montréal 2-1 Portland Timbers
Form Guide & Team Overview
CF Montréal
CF Montréal’s recent league form is mixed, with two wins and three defeats across their last five matches. The home results stand out most, as they beat New York City 1-0 and New York RB 4-1, which suggests they have been more reliable at Stade Saputo than away from home.
Their defeats have come against Atlanta United, Philadelphia Union and New England, so the level of opposition has been varied. Even so, the pattern is clear enough: Montréal have been capable of producing strong home performances, but they have not yet put together a sustained run.
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 |
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers have also been inconsistent in their last five league matches, recording two wins and three defeats. Their wins came against San Diego and Los Angeles FC, both by 2-1 scorelines, which shows they have been able to find a way in tighter games.
Away form is a concern, though, because their last three on the road include defeats to Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United, with only the win at San Diego breaking that sequence. They have scored in three of their last five league matches, but the two away losses without a goal underline the risk of backing them too strongly.
Portland Timbers Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers |
2 – 0 | L | America First Field |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 |  San Diego vs Portland Timbers |
1 – 2 | W | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 |  Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers |
2 – 0 | L | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 | Portland Timbers vs  Los Angeles FC |
2 – 1 | W | Providence Park |
| Major League Soccer | 5 Apr 2026 |  Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers |
3 – 2 | L | BC Place Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
CF Montréal
- Brayan Vera (Red Card Suspension)
Portland Timbers
- Juan Mosquera (Ankle 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 width in the final third, with Iván Jaime and the other attackers able to support Prince Owusu from advanced areas. The three-man midfield can help them stay compact without the ball while still getting enough runners forward to test Portland’s back line.
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: James Pantemis (Goalkeeper), Alex Bonetig (Defender), Brandon Bye (Defender), Finn Surman (Defender), Jimer Fory (Defender), Antony (Midfielder), Cole Bassett (Midfielder), David Da Costa (Midfielder), José Luis Caicedo Barrera (Midfielder), Kristoffer Velde (Midfielder), Kevin Kelsy (Attacker)
Portland Timbers’ predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base in midfield, with the two deeper players helping protect the defence and release attacks quickly. That shape should also allow Kristoffer Velde and David Da Costa to support Kevin Kelsy and create chances between the lines.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| CF Montréal | Portland Timbers | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal | Portland Timbers | Iván Jaime against Alex Bonetig could be important because Montréal will want their attacker to find space and carry threat in the final third. |
| CF Montréal | Portland Timbers | Matty Longstaff against Antony is a midfield duel that may shape who controls the tempo and second balls. |
| CF Montréal | Portland Timbers | Iván Jaime is key for CF Montréal because he is one of the main attacking outlets in the predicted front line. |
| CF Montréal | Portland Timbers | Kevin Kelsy is key for Portland Timbers because he is the central attacking reference in their 4-2-3-1 shape. |
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