Orlando City vs Montreal Prediction 13.07.2025
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Orlando City vs Montreal Prediction
Orlando City vs Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s MLS showdown at Inter & Co Stadium. This Eastern Conference clash sees the Lions looking to strengthen their playoff push while visitors CF Montreal aim to defy the odds. Stay ahead of your bets with our trusted MLS Predictions and insights from XpertStats experts.
- Orlando City have averaged 2.2 goals per match and remain unbeaten in their last five games against Montreal at home.
- Montreal have lost four of their last six MLS games but can win back-to-back away matches for the first time since March 2024.
- Both sides have shown a tendency for matches with over 1.5 goals, with Orlando at 80% and Montreal at 64%.
Orlando City have been one of the league’s more entertaining sides this season, averaging an impressive 2.2 goals per game with 39 strikes from 21 fixtures. However, defensive lapses have cost them points, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match. Despite dropping points to Charlotte and Atlanta recently, the Lions remain strong at home with only one defeat in their last four at Inter & Co Stadium. With suspensions for key players like Pedro Gallese and Robin Jansson, coach Oscar Pareja will look to his attack-minded approach to make the difference once again.
When it comes to matchups against Montreal, Orlando boast a dominant record, unbeaten in their last five encounters and undefeated in the last five home clashes versus the Canadians. Players like Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pasalic have stepped up when needed, and with the possibility of Alexander Freeman returning, the hosts will aim to keep the momentum alive in front of their fans. Their high percentage of matches with over 1.5 goals (80%) suggests another open contest could be on the cards.
For CF Montreal, the season has been challenging. Rooted to the bottom of the table, Marco Donadel’s side must improve defensively, having conceded the most goals in the Eastern Conference so far. Their away form has been a rare positive, collecting eight of their 14 points on the road. Prince Osei Owusu remains their main threat, with eight goals already, and they’ll need him firing if they want to end a poor run against Orlando. Newly signed Thomas Gillier won’t be eligible just yet, but the squad will hope to bounce back after a heavy defeat to Inter Miami last time out.
Montreal have shown they can compete on their travels, with consecutive away wins within reach for the first time since March 2024. They’ve managed to keep the scoreline respectable in several away games this term, conceding one or fewer goals on six occasions. However, their struggles against Orlando in Florida speak for themselves. If they are to break this trend, a solid defensive display combined with early goals could be key. Expect an intense battle as both teams fight for crucial points in this Eastern Conference matchup and look to validate their form in our trusted MLS Predictions.
Orlando City have proven resilient at home despite a few recent slip-ups, remaining unbeaten in their last five MLS home meetings with Montreal. The Lions average 2.2 goals per match, one of the best attacking records in the Eastern Conference, and have scored multiple goals in five home games this season. Montreal, meanwhile, have the weakest defense in the East, conceding 40 goals so far. While CF Montreal did pick up eight points on the road, they have not won an away fixture in Florida against Orlando since 2021. Key Orlando attackers like Enrique and Pasalic are in form, and with Montreal missing consistency at the back, the home side should find gaps to exploit. Despite suspensions, the Lions have enough firepower to secure all three points, especially considering their strong head-to-head record. The stats support a confident home win for Orlando, boosting their playoff hopes and extending Montreal’s winless streak at Inter & Co Stadium.
An over 1.5 goals bet looks very solid for this matchup. Orlando City have been involved in high-scoring games all season, with 80% of their matches producing at least two goals. Their average of 3.8 goals per match is one of the highest in MLS, showing that they both score and concede with regularity. Montreal may not score much (0.91 goals per match), but they do concede plenty, with an average of 1.64 goals against per game. That defensive record makes them highly vulnerable, especially away. Previous meetings between these sides have also produced goals, and Orlando’s attacking form at Inter & Co Stadium suggests they should do the heavy lifting here. With both teams missing key defenders, the door is open for attacking chances at both ends. Expecting at least two goals looks like one of the safest angles for this clash based on both sides’ consistent stats this season.
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