Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS at Exploria Stadium.
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 10 Sep | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Aug | Chicago Fire FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Nashville SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Orlando City SC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | Nashville SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | Toronto FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #12 |
| 14 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 8 |
| 23 | Scored | 22 |
| 44 | Conceded | 31 |
| -21 | GD | -9 |
| 0.93 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 27% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
Orlando City SC are 13th (14 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 12th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/5
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/8
■ 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' What a night it is going to be! Orlando City SC welcome Montreal Impact FC for this crunch clash at Exploria Stadium.
- 5' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montreal Impact FC backline.
- 10' Daryl Dike has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' Mathieu Choiniere makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Montreal Impact FC are in front.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Zachary Brault-Guillard, as he is very good at scoring at Exploria Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' Nani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nani on 35.
- 37' Against the run of play, Romell Quioto has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 39' A moment of madness from Victor Wanyama on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Montreal Impact FC will be frustrated.
- 40' Robin Jansson does the damage! The net is bulging and Orlando City SC surge ahead!
- 41' Orlando City SC make a change. Silvester van der Water trudges off to be replaced by Chris Mueller on 41 minutes.
- 46' The crowd applauds Chris Mueller as he leaves the pitch. Benji Michel steps in for Orlando City SC.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Orlando City SC and Montreal Impact FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' Goal! Ruan scores his 6 goal in 283 matches.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' The whistle greets Victor Wanyama as he departs to be replaced by Ahmed Hamdi.
- 71' Tesho Akindele gets the nod from Orlando City SC. He replaces Daryl Dike and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Poor challenge from Joel Waterman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' A stunning finish from Lassi Lappalainen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' Another substitution for Montreal Impact FC to replace Romell Quioto by Ibrahim Sunusi on 78 minute.
- 79' Alexander Alvarado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Emmanuel Mas at the 79 minute mark.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ibrahim Sunusi makes it 2-4.
- 83' Andres Perea picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 86' The Montreal Impact FC manager makes a substitution. Djordje Mihailovic departs to be replaced by Zorhan Bassong.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Orlando City SC 2-4 Montreal Impact FC.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
- 14
- 17
- 1
- 6
- 11
- 21
-
18
Daryl Dike ↓ Tesho Akindele 71'
- 10
- 3
Bench
- 15
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↑ 71'
- 40
- 24
- 19
-
22
Alexander Alvarado ↑ 79'
-
9
Chris Mueller ↑ 41'
- 34
- 28
Coach
Óscar Pareja
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Victor Wanyama ↓ Ahmed Hamdi 69'
-
30
Romell Quioto ↓ Ibrahim Sunusi 78'
- 8
- 18
- 4
- 6
- 41
- 29
- 15
- 3
- 16
Bench
- 9
-
19
Zorhan Bassong ↑ 86'
- 27
-
21
Lassi Lappalainen ↑ 69'
-
25
Emanuel Maciel ↑ 86'
- 1
- 12
-
7
Ahmed Hamdi ↑ 69'
-
22
Ibrahim Sunusi ↑ 78'
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ignacio Piatti | 5 |
| Ignacio Piatti | 3 |
| Djordje Mihailovic | 2 |
| Romell Quioto | 2 |
| Joel Waterman | 2 |
| Tesho Akindele | 2 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
2021-09-15
Orlando City SC
2–4
Montreal Impact FC
L
2021-09-10
Atlanta United FC
3–0
Orlando City SC
L
2021-09-04
Orlando City SC
3–2
Columbus Crew SC
W
2021-08-28
Orlando City SC
0–0
Internacional CF Miami
D
2021-08-22
Orlando City SC
1–0
Chicago Fire FC
W
2021-08-19
Nashville SC
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
Montreal Impact FC Form
2021-09-15
Orlando City SC
2–4
Montreal Impact FC
W
2021-09-12
Montreal Impact FC
0–1
Nashville SC
L
2021-08-27
Montreal Impact FC
3–1
Toronto FC
W
2021-08-22
Philadelphia Union
1–1
Montreal Impact FC
D
2021-08-18
FC Cincinnati
0–0
Montreal Impact FC
D
2021-08-15
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
New York Red Bulls
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Orlando City SC or Montreal Impact FC 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Montreal Impact FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.22
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 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
59%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
65%
Orlando City SC or Montreal Impact FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montreal Impact FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3%
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 15% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 18% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 13% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

