Columbus Crew SC vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Montreal Impact FC 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Montreal Impact FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Portland Timbers | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | D.C. United SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | Nashville SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Charlotte FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Orlando City SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Mar | D.C. United SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Chicago Fire FC | A | 3–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #15 |
| 47 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 5 / 15 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 20 |
| 59 | Scored | 37 |
| 52 | Conceded | 69 |
| +7 | GD | -32 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 41% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 15th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
4/8
16-30
12/7
31-45
7/7
46-60
10/2
61-75
7/5
76+
6/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/4
31-45
3/6
46-60
5/8
61-75
2/9
76+
5/13
■ 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 | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Columbus Crew SC and Montreal Impact FC is underway.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ibrahim Sunusi, as he is very good at scoring at Lower.com Field with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Columbus Crew SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montreal Impact FC's shape.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Columbus Crew SC and Montreal Impact FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Samuel Piette argues furiously but the card stands.
- 27' Montreal Impact FC is showing some good football. However, Montreal Impact FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' Montreal Impact FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 42' Montreal Impact FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 47' Canada international Jacen Russell-Rowe has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Dominik Yankov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mason Toye at the 55 minute mark.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Columbus Crew SC and Montreal Impact FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for George Campbell.
- 66' The Columbus Crew SC bench stirs into life. Marino Hinestroza is withdrawn and Cucho Hernandez gets his opportunity.
- 67' Fresh legs for Montreal Impact FC! Nathan-Dylan Saliba comes on to replace Samuel Piette.
- 72' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Montreal Impact FC that had 299 games and scored 391 goals.
- 74' Jacen Russell-Rowe makes way for Christian Ramirez at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Columbus Crew SC.
- 76' Malte Amundsen was booked on 76.
- 81' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' Dominik Yankov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Columbus Crew SC so far.
- 87' Mathieu Choiniere is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Fernando Alvarez is booked for Montreal Impact FC — card on 90.
- 90' Gabriele Corbo gets the nod from Montreal Impact FC. He replaces Raheem Edwards and will look to change the dynamic.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Columbus Crew SC 0-0 Montreal Impact FC.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
20
Alexandru Matan ↓ Diego Rossi 66'
- 5
- 11
- 8
- 28
-
25
Sean Zawadzki ↓ Steven Moreira 66'
- 19
-
23
Mohamed Farsi ↓ Yaw Yeboah 74'
- 27
- 21
Bench
-
9
Cucho Hernandez ↑ 66'
-
31
Steven Moreira ↑ 66'
-
14
Yaw Yeboah ↑ 74'
-
17
Christian Ramirez ↑ 74'
-
10
Diego Rossi ↑ 66'
- 4
- 6
- 16
- 1
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↓ Gabriele Corbo 90'
- 6
- 29
-
13
Mason Toye ↓ Dominik Yankov 55'
- 11
- 24
- 16
-
10
Bryce Duke ↓ Ibrahim Sunusi 90'
- 40
- 4
Bench
- 2
-
25
Gabriele Corbo ↑ 90'
-
8
Dominik Yankov ↑ 55'
- 1
-
14
Ibrahim Sunusi ↑ 90'
-
19
Nathan-Dylan Saliba ↑ 67'
- 18
-
28
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint ↑ 55'
- 23
Coach
Laurent Courtois
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gyasi Zardes | 5 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 4 |
| Ignacio Piatti | 2 |
| Lassi Lappalainen | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Ignacio Piatti | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
Montreal Impact FC Form
2024-04-27
Columbus Crew SC
0–0
Montreal Impact FC
D
2024-04-20
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Orlando City SC
D
2024-04-13
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
FC Cincinnati
W
2024-04-07
Seattle Sounders FC
5–0
Montreal Impact FC
L
2024-03-30
D.C. United SC
1–0
Montreal Impact FC
L
2024-03-16
Chicago Fire FC
4–3
Montreal Impact FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.1
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Columbus Crew SC to win 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
43%
Columbus Crew SC or Montreal Impact FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.6%
4 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

