Major League Soccer returned after World Cup break, the Canadian Classic between Montreal FC and Toronto FC will begin on Thursday at Saputa Stadium. Montreal and Toronto are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings at this stage of the season, and a win here would be very valuable for both sides.
Montreal is struggling at the bottom of the overall MLS standings in 24th place and 11th in the Eastern Conference standings with 14 points from 14 games.
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Le CFM and coach Philippe Eulafrois in particular will be hoping that the month-and-a-half World Cup break can do them good as their MLS form has been shaky.
While Montreal won their last two Canadian Championship quarter-final games (home and away) 2-1 against Vancouver FC, their last MLS match in May ended in a 4-4 draw with DC United.
Meanwhile, Toronto FC is also having a terrible season and they find themselves in 13th place in the Eastern Conference and 26th overall with 14 points from 14 games.
In their last MLS game, Toronto lost 2-1 on the road Chicago Firewith goals from Robin Laud and Andrew Gutman reverses Josh Sargent’s hit at Soldier Field on May 24.
The Reds are struggling for consistency and have lost their last four MLS games. They will also be hoping that their return from the World Cup break will bring them better fortunes.
Montreal CF vs Toronto FC statistics and key numbers
- In the 64 games between the two Canadian rivals, Toronto holds a slight historical advantage, winning 29 times to Montreal’s 24 wins.
- FC “Toronto” and “Montreal” shared the spoils 11 times.
- Their last meeting in August 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw, with Dante Cilli scoring for Montreal and Jonathan Osorio equalizing for Toronto.
- Montreal have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Toronto has lost four times and drawn their last five matches.
CF Montreal vs FC Toronto Prediction
It is expected to be a physical and highly contested game, with the winner likely to jump many places up the table and the loser to find themselves in a difficult position.
Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities in the first 14 games of the MLS season, and goals are likely to come from both ends.
Montreal is at home, so they should get a low-scoring win over Toronto.
Prediction: Montreal 2-1 Toronto
CF Montreal vs FC Toronto betting tips
Tip 1: CF Montreal to win
Tip 2: Both teams will score
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
