New York Red Bulls v Montreal Impact

New York RB vs Montreal Preview

New York RB were involved in a third draw on the trot in the MLS last weekend when they drew 1-1 away from home with Colorado Rapids which followed previous stalemates with DC United and Philadelphia Union, while Montreal recorded what could prove to be an important 1-0 home win against Atlanta United which helped lift Montreal up into 10th place in the Eastern Conference ladder and level on points with ninth-placed Nashville.

New York RB still remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference table where they hold a one-point lead over their fifth placed city rivals, New York City, and the upcoming hosts will no doubt be keen to return to winning ways in this midweek fixture having managed just one win in their last seven games.

That victory came in the shape of a 3-0 home win against another Canadian outfit, Toronto, so Sandro Schwarz's side will be eager to make the most of home advantage in this clash.

The hosts have been more stubborn rather than inspiring though as New York RB have suffered just three defeats in their last 19 matches overall in the MLS which includes picking up seven wins but also being involved in no fewer than nine draws as well.

Montreal find themselves level on points with Nashville and the Finals Series play-off spots ahead of this upcoming trip to the Red Bull Arena following a welcome 1-0 home win against Atlanta United which they'll be hoping to build off in this upcoming encounter.

However, league wins have been hard to come by for the Canadian visitors as they have managed to pick up just three wins from their last 16 matches overall, which have been in the form of wins against DC United, Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United respectively, but all of which have been registered on home turf at their Stade Saputo.

Within this 16-match sequence though, Montreal have also been handed six defeats along with being involved in seven stalemates, but it has been Montreal's poor run of results away from home that have prevented the visitors from already occupying a possible Finals Series spot.

Indeed, Montreal have lost seven of their last nine outings on the road in recent times while goals could also feature when they take to the road in this upcoming fixture as six of these nine away games have also produced three goals or more as well.

New York RB v Montreal Verdict

Interestingly, 10 of the previous 13 meetings between New York RB and Montreal have produced three goals or more and given Montreal's poor recent record on the road, New York RB look the more likely to take the spoils here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

New York RB win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.05

Correct Score: New York RB 3-0 @ 10.00