New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Prediction & Betting Tips | 08/03/2026

New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips | 8 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

7 March 2026 • 20:00 UTC • 1 min read

New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips 8 March 2026

New York Red Bulls face CF Montreal in what could be a one-sided affair given current form. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 3-1 home win. The Metros come off a 1-0 victory over New England Revolution, scoring efficiently with an xG of 0.96. Key players Harper, Marcucci, and Sofo remain sidelined, but the team’s depth ensures no major disruption. NYRB boast a solid home record historically and have won 15 of the 33 H2H clashes against Montreal, with only 5 draws.

CF Montreal, by contrast, have struggled defensively, conceding 5 goals to San Diego and 3 to Chicago Fire in their first two matches, while generating just 0.10 xG against Chicago. Defender Tomas Aviles is banned, further weakening their backline. Their away form is poor, and clean sheets are rare, occurring in only 24% of past H2H games.

Considering Montreal’s poor start and absentees, anything but a routine Home Win would be a big surprise. Additionally, New York Red Bulls to Score First and Over 2.5 goals boast big value as both teams have shown leaky defenses.

This MLS match will be played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 20:30.

What is our New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal prediction?

Our prediction for this match: New York Red Bulls 3 - 1 CF Montreal

New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Betting Tips

Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1100 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -154 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting @ -125 Odds
First Goalscorer: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting @ 300 Odds
To be Booked: Brayan Vera @ 130 Odds
Asian Handicap: CF Montreal +2.5 @ -500 Odds
European Handicap: CF Montreal +3 @ -550 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
Draw No Bet: NY Red Bulls to Win @ -500 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: NY Red Bulls to Win/NY Red Bulls to Win @ 130 Odds
Clean Sheet: NY Red Bulls - No @ -188 Odds

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New York Red Bulls Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wldlwlllww	1.30
Home	wdllw	1.40
Away	llwlw	1.20

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	40%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	2.10	1.60	2.60
Scored	1.00	0.80	1.20
Conceded	1.10	0.80	1.40
BTTS	40%	20%	60%
Clean Sheets	40%	60%	20%
Failed to Score	30%	40%	20%
Expected Goals	1.38	1.16	1.60
Expected Goals Against	1.19	0.89	1.49

CF Montreal Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwdllwdlll	0.90
Home	dwlld	1.00
Away	dwlll	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	20%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	2.60	3.60
Scored	1.00	1.00	1.00
Conceded	2.10	1.60	2.60
BTTS	50%	60%	40%
Clean Sheets	0%	0%	0%
Failed to Score	50%	40%	60%
Expected Goals	1.26	1.41	1.11
Expected Goals Against	1.46	1.46	1.46