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CF Montréal aim to stay hot in matchup vs. St. Louis City
CF Montréal (5‑15‑9, 24 points) host St. Louis City SC (5‑17‑7, 22 points) on September 13, 2025, at Saputo Stadium in Montréal. Montréal are unbeaten in their last five MLS matches (2‑0‑3), riding some momentum after a 1‑1 draw vs. Toronto FC where they conceded in the 89th minute. St. Louis, meanwhile, just can’t seem to find the finishing touch — despite creating a ton of chances in their recent 1‑1 draw with FC Dallas and being under pressure (playing much of the match against a 10‑man opponent). A loss for St. Louis here would all but eliminate them from playoff contention.
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Opening odds & lines aren’t confirmed, but expect Montréal to be slight favorites at home, with a moderate total goals line (2.5‑3.5) given the attacking potential but defensive issues on both sides.
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CF Montréal Can Win If…
- Their defense tightens up, especially in the late stages. They’ve shown vulnerability to conceding late goals (e.g. vs. Toronto). If they can close matches well, they’ve got a good chance.
- Prince Owusu keeps firing — he’s been Montréal’s most consistent threat. If he gets service and finds space, he can make a difference. Dante Sealy’s recent scoring form (with goals in three of his last four) gives Montréal a second attacking outlet.
- They control tempo and avoid letting St. Louis settle into rhythm. Montréal’s recent form suggests they’re growing more confident, and with a home crowd behind them, that could tip things.
“We’re trying to give our best for the team to succeed in the remaining games of the season,” said Montréal interim coach Marco Donadel.
“We have enjoyed training this week without talking about the last game. We are back in our normal routine.”
St. Louis City SC Can Win If…
- They convert their chances. In the match vs. FC Dallas, they had 41 shots but only one goal. If they improve their finishing (especially inside the box) they could overwhelm Montréal.
- They start fast. Montréal have shown they can be dangerous and sharp early; St. Louis can’t afford to let Montréal set the tone. Putting pressure early could force Montréal into mistakes.
- Their key attackers step up. If players like Celio Pompeu (who found the net vs. Dallas) or others can produce, they might steal something. Also, St. Louis will need leadership from the back to limit Montréal’s counterattacks.
“Overall, we couldn’t find a way to win the game,” said St. Louis interim coach David Critchley after their draw with Dallas.
“We have to look at ourselves and think about how we can have that number of chances and not come away with three points.”
Key MLS Betting Trends & Stats
Because direct head‑to‑head between these two is limited (this will be their first meeting), we lean more on recent form & stats.
| Category | CF Montréal | St. Louis City SC |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5‑15‑9 | 5‑17‑7 |
| Last 10 Games | Slightly better, unbeaten in last 5 | Poorer results, squandered chances |
| Goals Scored / Game | Depend on Owusu & Sealy | Create chances but low conversion rate |
| Goals Conceded / Game | Vulnerable late in matches | Defensively suspect, especially under pressure |
| Home / Away Record | Better at home, more comfortable | Struggle away; need to show consistency |
The Lean
Pick: Montréal Moneyline
Projected final score: Montréal 2, St. Louis City SC 1
Reasoning: Montréal have been building momentum, especially at home, and their attacking weapons are coming alive. St. Louis will generate chances, but finishing has been their Achilles’ heel. Late game pressure may favour Montréal, who seem more likely to close out tight games.
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