Free MLS Pick CF Montréal vs. Philadelphia
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MLS Handicapping
CF Montréal vs. Philadelphia
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: Subaru Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: CF Montréal 477 / Draw 301/ Philadelphia -159 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Montreal 0.5 / Philadelphia -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the CF Montreal are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 7 matches, they have covered this margin 4 times. As for the Philadelphia Union, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 7 matches, they have won by this margin 5 times.
CF Montréal
The CF Montreal travel to take on the Philadelphia Union, with an above .500 record, at 3-1-3. This mark places them 6th in the Eastern Conference. Montreal will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 2-1 victory over Vancouver. For the season, the CF Montreal have finished 4 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, Montreal has played 1 game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 7 matches, the CF Montreal have found the net, 13.0, placing them 3rd in the MLS with a per 90 average of 1.86. In terms of scoring defense, Montreal will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.14 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 26th in the league.
On offense, CF Montréal is led by the strong play of Djordje Mihailovic and Romell Quioto, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 53.8% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Sebastian Breza is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 50.0%, placing him 28th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 30 shots on goal.
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Union will host the CF Montreal, with an above .500 record, at 5-1-1. This mark places them 1st in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Philadelphia lost to the Toronto FC by a score of 2-1. So far, the Philadelphia Union has yet to be shut out. While on defense, Philadelphia’s defense has given up at least two goals 4 times this year.
So far, the Philadelphia Union has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.43 goals per 90 minutes (9th). Defensively, Philadelphia is off to a good start, ranking 2nd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.57 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Philadelphia is led by the strong play of Dániel Gazdag and Julián Carranza, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 60.0% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Philadelphia has gotten good performances from Andre Blake. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 23 shots on target, in which Blake has turned home at a rate of 82.6%. This percentage is good for 3rd in the MLS.
Free CF Montréal vs. Philadelphia MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Philadelphia ranks 20th in attacking area possessions, with Montreal sitting 16th. Even though both teams are struggling to generate offensive opportunites, the CF Montreal have done a good job at limiting their opponent’s chances in the attacking zone. Given that they have given up the 11th fewest attacking possessions, they have the advantage over Philadelphia which ranks 26th.
In this matchup, the Philadelphia Union are the far more balanced team. Despite Montreal having the 3rd ranked scoring offense, they can be taken advantage of on defense. Look for the Union to pick up the win at home.
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