CF Montreal vs Nashville SC Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide — Nashville SC arrive on a 4-match winning run — routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer · USA
high confidence
CF Montreal

CF Montreal

AI Predicted Score

1 - 3

Nashville SC

Nashville SC

🗓️ Saturday, 24 Oct 2026 at 13:30 GMT-4 (venue time) · 17:30 UTC (your time)📍 Saputo Stadium, Montreal

Win Probability (1X2)

CF Montreal 10%Draw 22%Nashville SC 68%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Nashville SC Win

Recommended Bets: CF Montreal vs Nashville SC

Match Result: Nashville SC Win
9/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
7/10

CF Montreal vs Nashville SC: Match Preview

CF Montreal stagger into this fixture on the back of two consecutive defeats, conceding five goals and scoring just once, and their season-long struggles are reflected by a -24 goal difference and a 15th-place standing. Nashville SC, by contrast, are in full stride at the league summit, unbeaten in five and with four straight wins during which they've racked up 13 goals and conceded only once. The motivation gap is clear: Montreal are playing for pride, while Nashville are fine-tuning for the postseason and showing no signs of easing off.

Statistically, Nashville's attack is purring—averaging three goals per game and 8.2 shots on target over their last five matches. Montreal’s defence, meanwhile, has been porous, conceding 1.8 per match in the same period and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Nashville’s away form is solid (6W, 5D, 3L), and they have been especially ruthless early, with eight first-half goals in their last five outings. Montreal’s home attack has been inconsistent, but they still generate nearly 10 shots and over 4 corners per match, suggesting they may create chances even if outmatched.

With Nashville’s momentum and Montreal’s defensive frailty, the model expects the visitors to seize control early and maintain it throughout. While Montreal could exploit a set piece or transitional moment, the gulf in form and confidence points strongly to a multi-goal away win, with Nashville’s relentless attack likely to prove decisive.

How CF Montreal and Nashville SC Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

CF Montreal vs Nashville SC Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

CF MontrealCF Montreallast 5 matches
P. Owususub/out
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

D. RiosXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Nashville SCNashville SClast 5 matches
Hany MukhtarXI
5 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

Sam SurridgeXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Andy NajarXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Warren Madrigalsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Reed Baker-WhitingXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Elias SaadXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Nashville SC are the league’s form side, stringing together four consecutive wins with a remarkable +12 goal difference in those matches and averaging 19.4 shots per game. Montreal, in contrast, have lost four of their last five, scoring only once in their last two and conceding three at home to Atlanta. The momentum is firmly with the visitors heading into this clash.

CF Montreal vs Nashville SC — Last 10 Matches

CF MontrealCF MontrealLast 10 results
L0-3
L1-2
W3-1
L0-2
L0-1
L1-2
L0-2
L1-7
D2-2
W2-1
Lvs Atlanta United FC0-3
L@ Toronto FC1-2
Wvs FC Cincinnati3-1
Lvs Columbus Crew0-2
L@ Colorado Rapids0-1
Lvs Charlotte1-2
L@ Philadelphia Union0-2
L@ Inter Miami1-7
Dvs Los Angeles Galaxy2-2
W@ Columbus Crew2-1

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 65.52% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Nashville SCNashville SCLast 10 results
W4-0
W4-1
W2-0
W3-0
D2-2
L1-2
D0-0
W4-0
W3-2
W1-0
Wvs Sporting Kansas City4-0
W@ Austin4-1
Wvs Toronto FC2-0
Wvs Chicago Fire3-0
D@ Inter Miami2-2
L@ Toronto FC1-2
D@ New York City FC0-0
Wvs FC Cincinnati4-0
Wvs Columbus Crew3-2
W@ New York Red Bulls1-0

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 3.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches

CF Montreal vs Nashville SC Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
22%
68%
CF Montreal 10%Draw 22%Nashville SC 68%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
67%
33%
Over 2.5 67%Under 2.5 33%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
54%
46%
Over 9.5 54%Under 9.5 46%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind CF Montreal vs Nashville SC that most previews miss.

  • 1Nashville have scored in the first half in four of their last five games, totalling eight first-half goals in that stretch.
  • 2Montreal have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five, conceding multiple goals in three of those matches.
  • 3The last ten head-to-head meetings have produced just one Montreal win and four matches where Montreal failed to score.

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CF Montreal1.00

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Nashville SC2.40

Expected goals · model says 2.40

Win Probability
CF Montreal 14% Draw 18% Nashville SC 68%

Over 2.5 Goals

66%

BTTS: Yes

57%

Likely Scores

0-2 · 1-2 · 0-1

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The Case For This CF Montreal vs Nashville SC Prediction

Momentum could hardly be more divergent: Montreal limp into this fixture off back-to-back defeats, conceding five times and scoring just once, while Nashville SC are riding a four-match winning streak, hammering in 13 goals and conceding only once in that span. The league table tells the same story, with Nashville sitting top on 66 points and Montreal rooted to 15th with a -24 goal difference and just six wins from 29 games. For the hosts, pride is all that's left to play for; Nashville, meanwhile, are tuning up for the playoffs and show no signs of letting up. The tactical contrast is stark. Nashville's front four—led by Mukhtar and Surridge—have combined for 15 shots on target per game across their last five, while Montreal’s defence has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five and is conceding 1.8 per game in that stretch. Nashville’s away record (6W, 5D, 3L, 18:10 goal difference) is robust, and their last two road trips produced six goals. Montreal’s home attack has been patchy (19 goals in 15 games), but they do average 4.4 corners and nearly 10 shots per match recently, hinting at some threat—albeit rarely sustained. Expect Nashville to assert themselves early: they've scored eight first-half goals in their last five, often putting matches beyond doubt before the break. Montreal’s best hope lies in the chaos of transition or set pieces, but the gulf in form and confidence is vast. The model sees Nashville’s momentum carrying them to a comfortable win, with the most likely scenario a multi-goal away victory.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Nashville average 3.0 goals scored and 8.2 shots on target per game over their last five.

Defence

  • →Nashville SC are on a four-match winning streak, scoring 13 and conceding just one in that run.
  • →Montreal have lost four of their last five and failed to keep a clean sheet in any of them.

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🚩 CF Montreal vs Nashville SC Corners Prediction

low confidence
10expected total corners
Over 54%
Under 46%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for CF Montreal and 4.8 for Nashville SC, for an expected total of 10. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (54%). Over 8.5: 66% · Over 10.5: 41%.

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What History Says: CF Montreal vs Nashville SC

Nashville have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning six of the last ten meetings and drawing three, including a 1-0 win in July. Montreal have only managed a single win in that span and have failed to score in four of those encounters, underlining the historical edge for the visitors.

CF Montreal vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

1

CF Montreal wins

3

Draws

6

Nashville SC wins

10%30% draws60%
23 Jul 26Nashville SC vs CF Montreal1-0
4 Oct 25CF Montreal vs Nashville SC1-1
23 Mar 25Nashville SC vs CF Montreal3-0
25 May 24CF Montreal vs Nashville SC0-0
5 May 24Nashville SC vs CF Montreal4-1
21 Jun 23CF Montreal vs Nashville SC1-0

Things to Watch: CF Montreal vs Nashville SC

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds were available at the time of analysis, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️Montreal's home attack, while inconsistent, has produced goals against stronger sides—an early goal could disrupt the expected pattern.
  • ⚠️Nashville's away clean sheet rate is strong but not flawless; a defensive lapse could open the door for Montreal to score.

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Final Verdict

CF Montreal 1–3 Nashville SC

Nashville SC’s four-match winning streak—backed by a 3.0 goals-per-game average and a defence conceding just 0.6—makes them overwhelming favourites for a 3-1 victory in Montreal. The single strongest data point is Nashville’s momentum: 13 goals scored and just one conceded in their last four. The main risk is Montreal nicking an early goal at home, which could force a more open contest than the model projects.

CF Montreal vs Nashville SC: Common Questions

Who will win CF Montreal vs Nashville SC?

The model gives Nashville SC a 68% probability to win, with Montreal at just 10% and the draw at 22%. Nashville’s four-match winning streak and league-leading form make them clear favourites.

Will both teams score in CF Montreal vs Nashville SC?

There is a 54% chance both teams will score. Montreal have found the net in three of their last five, while Nashville’s attack is in top gear, but the visitors have kept three clean sheets in that span.

Can Nashville SC keep their winning streak going?

Given their recent form—four straight wins, 13 goals scored and just one conceded—the probability of a Nashville win or draw is 90%. Their attacking numbers and defensive solidity suggest their run is likely to continue.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for CF Montreal vs Nashville SC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 17 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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