Montreal Impact FC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Montreal Impact FC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at DRV PNK Stadium.
- Montreal Impact FC 18 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- FC Cincinnati 18 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 May | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Columbus Crew SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Apr | Nashville SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Montreal Impact FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 May | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 May | Orlando City SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | New York City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 18 Apr | Nashville SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Montreal Impact FC | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #6 |
| 16 | Points | 26 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 4 / 4 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 6 |
| 24 | Scored | 45 |
| 35 | Conceded | 44 |
| -11 | GD | +1 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.44 |
| 22% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
Montreal Impact FC are 14th (16 pts). FC Cincinnati are 6th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/7
31-45
9/5
46-60
4/7
61-75
2/1
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Montreal Impact FC
| Prince-Osei Owusu | 9 G | 5 A |
FC Cincinnati
| Evander | 10 G | 4 A |
| Kevin Denkey | 10 G | 1 A |
| Tom Barlow | 5 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at DRV PNK Stadium as Montreal Impact FC face off against FC Cincinnati in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Montreal Impact FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Montreal Impact FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' A quiet spell here at DRV PNK Stadium. FC Cincinnati seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Erik Hurtado, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' A moment of madness from Djordje Mihailovic on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Montreal Impact FC will be frustrated.
- 40' FC Cincinnati looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Zachary Brault-Guillard.
- 46' A tactical swap from Montreal Impact FC — Zorhan Bassong on, Lassi Lappalainen off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The travelling FC Cincinnati supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' Montreal Impact FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 56' What a moment for Djordje Mihailovic! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Time for substitution for FC Cincinnati. Alvaro Barreal is replaced by Jurgen Locadia.
- 64' Montreal Impact FC have won 379 goals from 283 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' 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.
- 70' Jurgen Locadia doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' A tactical swap from Montreal Impact FC — Joaquin Torres on, Ahmed Hamdi off on 72 minutes.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Montreal Impact FC and FC Cincinnati are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' Fresh legs for Montreal Impact FC! Ibrahim Sunusi comes on to replace Joel Waterman.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Montreal Impact FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 84' Bjorn Maars Johnsen gets the nod from Montreal Impact FC. He replaces Romell Quioto and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The whistle greets Zachary Brault-Guillard as he departs to be replaced by Clement Bayiha.
- 86' Magnificent from Gustavo Vallecilla! That is 2 goals in 248 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Time for substitution for FC Cincinnati. Allan Cruz is replaced by Brandon Vazquez.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Victor Wanyama.
- Full Time. FC Cincinnati beats Montreal Impact FC
Lineups
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 24
- 30
- 8
- 4
- 23
- 11
- 15
- 21
-
16
Joel Waterman ↓ Ibrahim Sunusi 78'
-
7
Ahmed Hamdi ↓ Joaquin Torres 72'
Bench
-
9
Bjorn Maars Johnsen ↑ 84'
-
18
Joaquin Torres ↑ 72'
- 6
- 41
-
19
Zorhan Bassong ↑ 46'
-
27
Clement Bayiha ↑ 85'
- 14
- 12
-
22
Ibrahim Sunusi ↑ 78'
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
FC Cincinnati Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 25
-
33
Caleb Stanko ↓ Haris Medunjanin 86'
- 7
-
8
Allan Cruz ↓ Brandon Vazquez 86'
- 11
- 18
-
31
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Jurgen Locadia 59'
- 13
- 9
- 5
Bench
-
10
Jurgen Locadia ↑ 59'
- 15
-
6
Haris Medunjanin ↑ 86'
- 14
- 2
-
19
Brandon Vazquez ↑ 86'
- 23
- 16
- 22
Coach
Jaap Stam
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano Acosta | 3 |
| Brandon Vazquez | 3 |
| Luca Orellano | 3 |
| Djordje Mihailovic | 3 |
| Evander | 3 |
| Allan Cruz | 2 |
| Kwadwo Opoku | 2 |
| Romell Quioto | 2 |
Head to Head
Montreal Impact FC Form
2021-05-22
Montreal Impact FC
1–2
FC Cincinnati
L
2021-05-15
Atlanta United FC
1–0
Montreal Impact FC
L
2021-05-12
Internacional CF Miami
0–2
Montreal Impact FC
W
2021-05-08
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–0
Montreal Impact FC
L
2021-05-01
Montreal Impact FC
0–0
Columbus Crew SC
D
2021-04-24
Nashville SC
2–2
Montreal Impact FC
D
FC Cincinnati Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.8
Montreal Impact FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for:
Montreal Impact FC or FC Cincinnati 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Cincinnati win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Montreal Impact FC or Draw
57%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
67%
Montreal Impact FC or FC Cincinnati
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Montreal Impact FC
| Handicap | Montreal Impact FC covers | Push | FC Cincinnati covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 15% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 19% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.