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Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal preview: next match details

The next Columbus Crew match sees them host CF Montreal in Major League Soccer action at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus. This Eastern Conference clash is scheduled for 19 August 2026, with kick-off at 23:30 UTC, and forms part of the Regular Season - 20 round. Fans searching for a Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal preview and wondering when Columbus play next now have a clear date, time and venue.

This fixture matters for both sides’ Eastern Conference standings. Columbus Crew come in sitting 11th, while CF Montreal are 14th, with only three points separating them. With both teams looking to climb the conference and improve their recent form, this Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal preview focuses on the tight table situation, recent head to head meetings and how injuries could shape the contest.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Major League Soccer, Regular Season - 20
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-19 23:30 UTC
  • Venue: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus
  • Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Columbus Crew sit 11th in the Eastern Conference on 20 points after 19 matches (5 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses). They have scored 27 and conceded 31, for a goal difference of -4, and come into this game with a recent form line of LDWLW. At home, Columbus have been stronger: across 9 home matches they have 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 12 and conceding 9.

CF Montreal are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference with 17 points from their 19 games (4 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses). They have scored 25 and let in 36, giving them a goal difference of -11. Their recent form reads DDLLD, underlining a struggle to turn draws into wins. Away from home, Montreal have played 9 times with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 7 losses, scoring 12 and conceding 25.

Season statistics add more context. Columbus Crew have kept 3 clean sheets, all at home, and have failed to score 3 times overall. CF Montreal have managed 4 clean sheets (3 at home, 1 away) but have failed to score in 7 matches, including 4 away from home. From the spot, Columbus have taken 4 penalties, scoring 3, while Montreal have converted all 6 of their penalties so far.

Head-to-head

  • 2025-05-14: CF Montreal 1–1 Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer)
  • 2025-04-05: Columbus Crew 2–1 CF Montreal (Major League Soccer)
  • 2024-05-15: CF Montreal 1–3 Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer)
  • 2024-04-27: Columbus Crew 0–0 CF Montreal (Major League Soccer)
  • 2023-10-22: Columbus Crew 2–1 CF Montreal (Major League Soccer)
  • 2023-09-02: CF Montreal 2–4 Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer)
  • 2022-09-09: CF Montreal 2–2 Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer)
  • 2022-08-03: Columbus Crew 1–2 CF Montreal (Major League Soccer)
  • 2021-09-25: Columbus Crew 2–1 CF Montreal (Major League Soccer)
  • 2021-05-01: CF Montreal 0–0 Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer)

The head to head record shows a series packed with goals and tight scorelines. Columbus Crew have enjoyed several home wins by a 2–1 margin, while CF Montreal’s highlight was a 2–1 away victory in 2022. There have also been a number of hard-fought draws, including 0–0 stalemates in both 2021 and 2024, and higher-scoring ties such as the 2–2 in September 2022.

Team news & absences

Both sides have significant absences heading into this Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal clash, which could influence team news and selection.

For Columbus Crew, the following players are listed as Missing Fixture:

  • W. Abou Ali – Knee Injury
  • S. Bangoura – Ankle Injury
  • J. Thiare – Leg Injury

For CF Montreal, several players are also ruled out:

  • F. Amaya – Lower-Body Injury
  • W. Carmona – Knee Injury
  • B. Hidalgo – Groin Injury
  • E. Morales – Toe Injury
  • A. Sanchez – Inactive

Key players to watch

  • P. Owusu (CF Montreal) — 11 goals and 6 assists in Major League Soccer this season, making him a central attacking threat for the visitors.

Prediction

The data-driven Columbus Crew vs CF Montreal prediction leans towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The prediction model gives Columbus Crew a 45% chance of victory, the draw at 45%, and CF Montreal at 10%. The advice is a clear “Double chance: Columbus Crew or draw”, reflecting Columbus’s stronger home record and Montreal’s difficulties on the road.

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