CF Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC Match Analysis and Prediction

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Toronto FC is set to travel to Saputo Stadium for a clash with CF Montreal Impact in the Eastern Conference of the MSL fixture. The showdown is scheduled for 28^th August 2021 at 02:30.

Montreal are preparing for this match following a 1-1 draw versus Philadelphia Union. In that game, they managed 43% possession, nine shots with five on target and a goal from Mihailovic at the last minute of the first half. Philadelphia had 57% possession, 13 shots with one of them on target and a goal from Sullivan on the 87^th minute.

Toronto FC on the other side will hope to turn the tables coming from 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami. In that match, Toronto FC had 57% possession and six shots with two on target and an own goal from Gibbs (62′). On the other side Inter Miami had 43% possession, 13 shots with six on target and goals from Pizarro (15′, 48′) and Robinson (35′).

Montreal won or drew nine of the last ten home games they played at Saputo Stadium, while Toronto have won only two wins out of the last ten fixtures they have played. Also, Montreal won two of the last three head-to-head fixtures against Toronto.

CF Montreal Impact vs Toronto head to head

This will be the 37^th edition of the Canadian Classique since 2012, Toronto Fc have won in 17 matches, Montreal won in 13 and seven ended in draws.

Montreal 4-2 Toronto 17/04/21
Montreal 1-2 Toronto 10/09/20
Toronto 0-1 Montreal 02/09/20
Montreal 0-1 Toronto 29/08/20
Montreal 3-4 Toronto 17/07/20

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Miami 3-1 Toronto
Atlanta 1-0 Toronto
Toronto 1-2 New England
Toronto 2-2 New York City
Philadelphia 3-0 Toronto

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Miami 3-1 Toronto
Atlanta 1-0 Toronto
Toronto 1-2 New England
Toronto 2-2 New York City
Philadelphia 3-0 Toronto

CF Montreal Impact team news

Wilfried Nancy’s side will miss out a significant number of players due to injuries, the likes of Ballou Tabla, Ahmed Hamdi, Lassi Lappalainen, Romell Quioto, Mason Toye and Róbert Thorkelsson.

Toronto FC team news

The visiting side will also miss out some players on this trip as Ayo Akinola, Tsubasa Endoh, Jozy Altidore, Ralph Priso-Mbongue and Dom Dwyer remain sidelined with injuries.