FC Cincinnati vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Cincinnati vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS at TQL Stadium.
- FC Cincinnati 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Montreal Impact FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Aug | Orlando City SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Jul | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | D.C. United SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jul | New England Revolution | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Cincinnati | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #12 |
| 20 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 8 |
| 36 | Scored | 22 |
| 37 | Conceded | 31 |
| -1 | GD | -9 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
FC Cincinnati are 7th (20 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 12th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Cincinnati
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
7/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Cincinnati launch into their encounter with Montreal Impact FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The travelling Montreal Impact FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' FC Cincinnati are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montreal Impact FC's shape.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Cincinnati in their trying to find a way past Montreal Impact FC's compact .
- 22' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Emanuel Maciel.
- 26' Mathieu Choiniere is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Allan Cruz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' FC Cincinnati is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Montreal Impact FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zorhan Bassong is hanging Mathieu Choiniere on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Haris Medunjanin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Cincinnati so far.
- 56' FC Cincinnati is showing some good football. However, FC Cincinnati are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' A quiet spell here at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ronald Matarrita on 62 minutes.
- 62' Another substitution for Montreal Impact FC to replace Zachary Brault-Guillard by Clement Bayiha on 62 minute.
- 67' Aljaz Struna has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 68' Rudy Camacho picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' Allan Cruz makes way for Florian Valot at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Cincinnati.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rudy Camacho on 75.
- 77' Montreal Impact FC ring the changes. Joaquin Torres has done his job and it is now time for Aljaz Struna to step up.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 86' FC Cincinnati make a change. Haris Medunjanin trudges off to be replaced by Brandon Vazquez on 86 minutes.
- 89' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luciano Acosta on 89 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Brenner da Silva on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Cincinnati will be frustrated.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 7
- 6
- 14
-
8
Allan Cruz ↓ Florian Valot 70'
- 11
- 18
- 31
- 22
- 9
- 5
Bench
- 15
- 33
- 1
-
64
Florian Valot ↑ 70'
- 2
-
19
Brandon Vazquez ↑ 86'
- 23
- 27
- 29
Coach
Jaap Stam
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 8
-
18
Joaquin Torres ↓ Aljaz Struna 77'
- 4
- 29
- 15
- 3
-
25
Emanuel Maciel ↓ Samuel Piette 46'
- 16
- 1
- 22
Bench
-
9
Bjorn Maars Johnsen ↑ 62'
-
24
Aljaz Struna ↑ 77'
-
6
Samuel Piette ↑ 46'
-
19
Zorhan Bassong ↑ 46'
-
27
Clement Bayiha ↑ 62'
- –
- 12
- 38
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Evander | 3 |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 |
| Brandon Vazquez | 3 |
| Luca Orellano | 3 |
| Djordje Mihailovic | 3 |
| Mason Toye | 2 |
| Junior Moreno | 2 |
| Ahmed Hamdi | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Cincinnati Form
Montreal Impact FC Form
2021-08-18
FC Cincinnati
0–0
Montreal Impact FC
D
2021-08-15
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
New York Red Bulls
W
2021-08-09
D.C. United SC
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2021-08-04
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
2021-08-01
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2021-07-25
New England Revolution
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.49
FC Cincinnati xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
FC Cincinnati or Draw
76%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
45%
FC Cincinnati or Montreal Impact FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–0 not predicted0 – 0Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 1
7.5%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.4%
4 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
4 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Cincinnati
| Handicap | FC Cincinnati covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 20% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.