Cf Montréal vs New York Red Bulls Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025

Playoff Stakes for New York

The New York Red Bulls are in desperate need of points as they chase a postseason berth in the Eastern Conference. Just one year removed from a run to the MLS Cup final, New York enters Saturday’s matchup at CF Montreal two points behind the Chicago Fire for the final playoff position. With only four games left on their schedule and Chicago holding an extra game in hand, this trip north becomes a must-win opportunity.

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Road Struggles Continue

New York has been plagued by poor form away from home all season, carrying a dismal 1-10-4 road record, the worst in the Eastern Conference. The Red Bulls are also winless in their last three matches, including a 2-1 loss at Portland last weekend. Emil Forsberg briefly brought them level in the 70th minute before the Timbers struck back almost immediately.

Coach Sandro Schwarz knows his squad must dig deep in this stretch, emphasizing the need for energy and urgency in every match. Bettors following MLS odds can check updated lines and totals on the soccer scores and odds page

Latest Betting Trends

• The New York Red Bulls hold the worst road record in the Eastern Conference at 1-10-4.
• CF Montreal has earned only 11 points in 15 home matches, going 2-8-5 at Stade Saputo.
• The Red Bulls are 0-2-1 in their last three games, conceding five goals during that stretch.
• Montreal has lost two straight and has just one win in its last 10 matches.
• The April 26 meeting between these clubs ended in a 1-0 Red Bulls victory.

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Montreal Playing for Pride

While Montreal is out of playoff contention, the club is in a battle to avoid finishing at the bottom of the East. With just 24 points from 30 matches, they sit in last place and have managed only two wins in 15 home fixtures this season.

A 2-0 defeat to St. Louis City last time out highlighted their ongoing struggles, as they conceded a key second goal right before making planned substitutions. Montreal’s priority is salvaging pride and avoiding the cellar in the standings. For more insights on league dynamics, check the MLS team hub

Previous Meeting

The Red Bulls defeated Montreal 1-0 on April 26 behind a 67th-minute strike from Noah Eile. Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel also came up big with five saves to preserve the clean sheet. That result should give New York confidence, but they must overcome their road demons to repeat the outcome.

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