Columbus Crew SC vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS .
- Columbus Crew SC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Montreal Impact FC 27 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Sibiga
- Referee Mike Kampmeinert
- Referee C.J. Morgante
- Referee Ricardo Salazar
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jun | Orlando City SC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jul | Toronto FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Jun | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jun | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jun | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #15 |
| 29 | Points | 24 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 5 / 14 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 15 |
| 39 | Scored | 34 |
| 43 | Conceded | 54 |
| -4 | GD | -20 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 30% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 12th (29 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 15th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
3/6
16-30
4/4
31-45
6/6
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
2/7
76+
4/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Montreal Impact FC
| Prince-Osei Owusu | 15 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Columbus Crew SC and Montreal Impact FC has kicked off!
- 5' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montreal Impact FC backline.
- 6' Joshua Williams makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Columbus Crew SC are in front.
- 11' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Columbus Crew SC and Montreal Impact FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 16' Columbus Crew SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montreal Impact FC's shape.
- 17' Controversy at the stadium! Artur argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aboubacar Keita made 291 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Daniel Lovitz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 32' Columbus Crew SC is showing some good football. However, Columbus Crew SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' It’s high time Caleb Porter made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' Montreal Impact FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 45' Columbus Crew SC ring the changes. Waylon Francis has done his job and it is now time for Hector Jimenez to step up.
- 46' David Accam makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Columbus Crew SC are in front.
- 47' What a moment for Zakaria Diallo! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Clement Bayiha has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 287 appearances.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Joshua Williams is booked for Columbus Crew SC — Yellow card on 53.
- 55' Montreal Impact FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 56' The Columbus Crew SC bench stirs into life. Joshua Williams is withdrawn and Alex Crognale gets his opportunity.
- 61' Columbus Crew SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 64' Another change for Montreal Impact FC made on 64 minute. Shamit Shome leaves to be changed by Clement Bayiha.
- 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 74' The Columbus Crew SC bench stirs into life. David Accam is withdrawn and Luis Diaz gets his opportunity.
- 79' Pedro Santos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Omar Browne. He replaces Jukka Raitala on 80 minute.
- 84' Another change for Montreal Impact FC made on 84 minute. Saphir Taider leaves to be changed by Ken Krolicki.
- 89' It looks like no one’s ball. Montreal Impact FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Omar Browne.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
29
David Accam ↓ Luis Diaz 74'
-
14
Waylon Francis ↓ Hector Jimenez 45'
- 25
- 11
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 2
-
3
Joshua Williams ↓ Alex Crognale 56'
- 30
Bench
- 13
-
16
Hector Jimenez ↑ 45'
- 20
-
21
Alex Crognale ↑ 56'
- 24
- 17
-
18
Luis Diaz ↑ 74'
Coach
Caleb Porter
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 37
- 33
-
8
Saphir Taider C ↓ Ken Krolicki 84'
- 4
- 5
- 3
-
22
Jukka Raitala ↓ Omar Browne 80'
-
28
Shamit Shome ↓ Clement Bayiha 64'
- 1
- 32
Bench
- 11
- 2
- 23
-
13
Ken Krolicki ↑ 84'
- 29
-
19
Omar Browne ↑ 80'
-
27
Clement Bayiha ↑ 64'
Coach
Remi Garde
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gyasi Zardes | 5 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 4 |
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Ignacio Piatti | 2 |
| Ignacio Piatti | 2 |
| Lassi Lappalainen | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2019-07-20
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
W
2019-07-18
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Columbus Crew SC
D
2019-07-13
Orlando City SC
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2019-07-06
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-07-04
Real Salt Lake
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2019-06-29
Columbus Crew SC
0–2
Orlando City SC
L
Montreal Impact FC Form
2019-07-20
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2019-07-13
Montreal Impact FC
0–2
Toronto FC
L
2019-07-06
Montreal Impact FC
2–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-06-29
Atlanta United FC
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2019-06-26
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2019-06-05
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.8
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
73%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
52%
Columbus Crew SC or Montreal Impact FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

