Toronto FC vs CF Montreal 8/20/2023– Toronto surrendered 33 goals, averaging 1.37 goals per 90 minutes, while their opponents accounted for 102 SoT. They recorded 6 shutouts, giving them a season percentage of 25.0%. Toronto has received 2 red cards and 39 yellow card warnings this year. The Reds have an xGA of 31.6 and are placed 28th in anticipated goals with 21.9. This team is now 26th in soccer with 15 assists and averages 0.79 points per game for the season (19 points).
The Impact averages 1.26 points per game, provides 13 assists, and incurs 2 yellow cards. Montreal holds a 39.1% shutout rate and 51 yellow cards this year. They’ve surrendered 32 goals, ranking 24th in the league, with a -10 goal differential. Montreal is 18th in soccer with 29 points and a 70.5% season save percentage (105 SoT against). With 74 saves, their goals-against average is 1.39 per 90 minutes, and they have recorded 9 shutouts. For insights, check out our free daily MLS picks.
Toronto FC vs CF Montréal Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 20, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | BMO Field, ON, CAN |
| TV: | Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
| Stream: | N/A |
Toronto GK Sean Johnson and Montréal GK Jonathan Sirois
Sean Johnson will be the Toronto goalkeeper’s defender. In his career, Johnson made 642 stops while playing a total of 18,992 minutes on the field. With 303 goals allowed, his GA/90 is 1.44, and his save percentage is .681. In 210 starting assignments, the American goalkeeper faced 943 shots. Johnson has a career record of 79-55-78 in soccer and 57 shutouts, giving him a clean sheet percentage of 27.1%.
For Montreal, Jonathan Sirois will be in charge of the net. In 4,410 career minutes, Siriois stopped 223 shots while recording 15 clean sheets. His clean sheet rate is at 30.6%, with a save percentage of .686. He has a 20-15-14 record with a goals-against average of 1.41 per 90. Siriois made 49 starts so far in his career, giving up 69 goals while making 153 saves.
Odds/Point Spread: CF Montréal +190, Total Odds: 2.5
Jonathan Osorio is one team member with the potential to be a game-changing force for Toronto. The Canadian-born midfielder has 43 goals in 19,566 minutes of action. Osorio was assigned to the starting lineup in 218 games thus far in his career, earning 0.20 G/90. He accrued 35 assists in his career while receiving 23 yellow card warnings.
Toronto FC Betting Trends
Toronto FC is 1-1 in their last 5 matches1 Toronto FC is 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread. Toronto FC is 4-8 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 1 of TOR’ last 5 matches.
CF Montréal Betting Trends
CF Montréal is 0-4 in their last 5 matches. CF Montréal is 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread. CF Montréal is 3-9 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 4 of MTL’s last 5 matches.
Toronto FC vs CF Montreal 8/20/2023 Betting Picks
The totals went OVER in 3 of TOR’ 12 last matches at home. The totals went OVER in 2 of MTL’s 11 last matches at home. CF Montreal is unbeaten in each of its last six MLS fixtures versus Toronto with five victories and one draw including winning three straight. Toronto has been defeated in each of its last eight matches across all competitions and will continue to struggle at home Sunday when facing fellow Canadian side Montreal. Toronto is suffering through its longest losing streak in club history across all competitions. For insights, check out our free daily sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: CF Montréal will win 2-0