Montreal Impact FC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Montreal Impact FC vs Toronto FC — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Montreal Impact FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Toronto FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jair Marrufo
- Referee Corey Rockwell
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee David Gantar
- Referee Micheal Barwegen
4 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 1.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Toronto FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 10 Jul | New England Revolution | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | FC Dallas | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Feb | New England Revolution | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 13 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | New York City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | New York City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Montreal Impact FC | Toronto FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 14 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 2 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 6 |
| 22 | Scored | 22 |
| 31 | Conceded | 29 |
| -9 | GD | -7 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 29% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
Montreal Impact FC are 12th (14 pts). Toronto FC are 11th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Toronto FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Montreal Impact FC have kicked off against Toronto FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 6' Emanuel Maciel was booked on 6.
- 8' Richie Laryea makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Toronto FC are in front.
- 13' Pablo Piatti is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Toronto FC tonight.
- 14' Romell Quioto has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
- 19' A quiet spell here at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Toronto FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 24' 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.
- 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ayo Akinola makes it 1-2.
- 30' Montreal Impact FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' The travelling Toronto FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Saphir Taider makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Montreal Impact FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' The crowd applauds Luis Binks as he leaves the pitch. Rod Fanni steps in for Montreal Impact FC.
- 51' Montreal Impact FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Toronto FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 59' Tsubasa Endoh makes way for Laurent Ciman at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
- 64' Toronto FC have won 369 goals from 280 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Nick DeLeon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pablo Piatti at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' Time for substitution for Montreal Impact FC. Maximiliano Urruti is replaced by Bojan.
- 73' Montreal Impact FC make a change. Emanuel Maciel trudges off to be replaced by Anthony Jackson-Hamel on 73 minutes.
- 78' The 35-year-old Nick DeLeon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' Montreal Impact FC make a change. Romell Quioto trudges off to be replaced by Orji Okwonkwo on 79 minutes.
- 83' A stunning finish from Ayo Akinola — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 85' Jacob Shaffelburg gets the nod from Toronto FC. He replaces Richie Laryea and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Another change for Toronto FC made on 86 minute. Ayo Akinola leaves to be changed by Griffin Dorsey.
- The points are shared — Montreal Impact FC 3-4 Toronto FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
37
Maximiliano Urruti ↓ Bojan 68'
-
30
Romell Quioto ↓ Orji Okwonkwo 79'
- 26
- 8
- 6
- 23
- 22
- 28
- 25
-
5
Luis Binks ↓ Rod Fanni 46'
Bench
-
9
Bojan ↑ 68'
-
18
Orji Okwonkwo ↑ 79'
-
11
Anthony Jackson-Hamel ↑ 73'
-
7
Rod Fanni ↑ 46'
- 29
- 1
- 27
-
15
Zachary Brault-Guillard ↑ 46'
- 14
- 21
- 24
- 40
Coach
Thierry Henry
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
7
Pablo Piatti ↓ Nick DeLeon 66'
- 23
- 96
- 4
-
8
Marky Delgado ↓ Liam Fraser 66'
-
31
Tsubasa Endoh ↓ Laurent Ciman 59'
-
20
Ayo Akinola ↓ Griffin Dorsey 86'
- 10
- 22
- 44
Bench
-
26
Laurent Ciman ↑ 59'
- 25
- 3
-
27
Liam Fraser ↑ 66'
-
18
Nick DeLeon ↑ 66'
- 13
-
19
Griffin Dorsey ↑ 86'
-
24
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 85'
- 14
- 9
- 80
- 15
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Federico Bernardeschi | 9 |
| Romell Quioto | 3 |
| Jozy Altidore | 3 |
| Victor Wanyama | 3 |
| Ayo Akinola | 3 |
| Richie Laryea | 3 |
| Sebastian Giovinco | 2 |
| Ibrahim Sunusi | 2 |
Head to Head
Montreal Impact FC Form
2020-07-17
Montreal Impact FC
3–4
Toronto FC
L
2020-07-10
Montreal Impact FC
0–1
New England Revolution
L
2020-03-07
FC Dallas
2–2
Montreal Impact FC
D
2020-02-29
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
New England Revolution
W
2019-10-06
Montreal Impact FC
3–0
New York Red Bulls
W
2019-09-29
Montreal Impact FC
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07
Montreal Impact FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.19
Toronto FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Montreal Impact FC or Toronto FC 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Toronto FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
Montreal Impact FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Toronto FC
65%
Montreal Impact FC or Toronto FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Toronto FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 3
5%
1 – 3
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 3
3.5%
2 – 0
3.1%
2 – 4
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Montreal Impact FC
| Handicap | Montreal Impact FC covers | Push | Toronto FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 16% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 17% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

