Columbus Crew vs CF Montréal predictions, Aug 19, 2026

Aug 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Columbus Crew prepare to host CF Montréal on August 19, 2026, the contest is set to be an intriguing clash in Major League Soccer. Columbus has shown significant improvement recently, securing three victories in their last five matches. Their attacking prowess has been complemented by a solid defensive lineup, making them a formidable opponent at home.

Conversely, CF Montréal has struggled, managing only one win in their last five encounters. This downturn in form has raised concerns regarding their consistency and ability to perform under pressure. While their squad possesses potential, they will need to find a way to convert chances and bolster their defensive resilience if they hope to succeed against a confident Columbus side.

Bookmakers favor the Crew with odds reflecting a 61.4% probability of a home win, while a draw stands at 21.4% and an away victory for Montréal at 17.9%. Columbus’s home advantage and current momentum position them as the likely favorites, but as previous matches in the league have shown, unexpected outcomes can and do occur. This matchup promises to be a revealing test of both teams’ tactical capabilities and recent form.

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Columbus
60.2%		 Draw
21.7%		 Montreal
18.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Latest Results

11.08.26 Columbus Crew – UNAM Pumas – 1:1
07.08.26 Columbus Crew – CF Pachuca – 2:1
04.08.26 Columbus Crew – Club Atlas – 3:1
01.08.26 Inter Miami – Columbus Crew – 2:2
25.07.26 Columbus Crew – FC Cincinnati – 2:1		 01.08.26 CF Montréal – New England Revolution – 2:2
25.07.26 CF Montréal – Inter Miami – 0:1
22.07.26 Nashville SC – CF Montréal – 1:0
16.07.26 CF Montréal – Toronto FC – 0:0
12.07.26 CF Montréal – Vancouver FC – 2:1

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 11 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 3.
  • Columbus is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Montreal‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Montreal may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Columbus is seen as the favorite.
  • We predict that Columbus will win today’s game, with odds of 1.56.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 9 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 34:29. (average 1.7:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 21:15. (average 1.9:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.05.25 CF Montréal – Columbus Crew – 1:1
    05.04.25 Columbus Crew – CF Montréal – 2:1
    15.05.24 CF Montréal – Columbus Crew – 1:3
    27.04.24 Columbus Crew – CF Montréal – 0:0
    21.10.23 Columbus Crew – CF Montréal – 2:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 17 10 4 3 38:17 21 34
    2 Los Angeles FC 19 10 4 5 35:19 16 34
    3 San Jose Earthquakes 18 10 3 5 37:24 13 33
    4 Houston Dynamo 18 10 2 6 27:24 3 32
    5 Real Salt Lake 17 8 3 6 29:25 4 27
    6 FC Dallas 18 7 6 5 32:25 7 27
    7 St. Louis City 18 7 5 6 24:24 0 26
    8 Portland Timbers 18 7 3 8 33:33 0 24
    9 Seattle Sounders 17 7 3 7 20:22 -2 24
    10 Minnesota United 18 6 6 6 20:25 -5 24
    11 Colorado Rapids 18 7 1 10 27:25 2 22
    12 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 5 7 7 24:29 -5 22
    13 San Diego FC 18 5 6 7 32:29 3 21
    14 Austin FC 18 4 5 9 22:36 -14 17
    15 Sporting Kansas City 18 4 2 12 18:46 -28 14

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 18 12 4 2 35:14 21 40
    2 Inter Miami 18 11 5 2 45:32 13 38
    3 New England Revolution 18 9 3 6 28:23 5 30
    4 Chicago Fire 17 9 2 6 32:23 9 29
    5 New York City 18 7 5 6 31:24 7 26
    6 FC Cincinnati 18 7 5 6 45:44 1 26
    7 Charlotte 18 7 4 7 29:27 2 25
    8 New York Red Bulls 18 7 4 7 29:39 -10 25
    9 DC United 18 5 8 5 26:29 -3 23
    10 Orlando City 18 6 2 10 30:47 -17 20
    11 Columbus Crew 18 5 5 8 26:28 -2 20
    12 Toronto FC 18 3 8 7 24:32 -8 17
    13 Philadelphia Union 18 4 4 10 25:33 -8 16
    14 CF Montreal 18 4 4 10 24:35 -11 16
    15 Atlanta Utd 18 3 3 12 19:33 -14 12

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