Our published tip
Key factors behind our tip
Philadelphia Union are heavy favourites at 1.52, an implied probability of about 66%, while CF Montreal at 6.19 sit near 16%.
The draw is priced at 4.75, roughly 21% implied, yet our model rates its fair probability at 26%, giving a positive edge of about 21.87%.
The recommended Over 3.5 goals bet at 2.18 carries around 45% implied confidence but a slightly negative value edge of -2.93%.
The wide gap between the favourite and underdog prices reflects a market that expects Philadelphia to dictate the match.
Team form
Head-to-head: Philadelphia Union v CF Montreal
W/D/L shown from Philadelphia Union's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal: pre-match preview
Philadelphia Union head into this MLS clash as clear favourites at home against CF Montreal, with the hosts priced at 1.52 with 1xBet. That translates to a market-implied probability of roughly 66%, underlining how strongly bookmakers lean toward Philadelphia. CF Montreal are the outsiders at 6.19, implying about a 16% chance, while the draw sits at 4.75, or around 21% in probability terms. Our model's recommended bet is Over 3.5 goals at 2.18, carrying a market-implied confidence near 45%, though the value edge here reads slightly negative at -2.93%. The more notable flag from our value screen is the draw, where the 4.75 price is judged generous against a fair probability of 26%, producing a positive edge. In short, the numbers frame a fixture the market expects Philadelphia to control, but with pockets of interest in both the goals and draw markets for those who like to explore alternatives.
Verdict: The model points to Over 3.5 goals at 2.18, a higher-variance market with roughly 45% implied confidence and a marginally negative edge, so treat it as speculative. The draw at 4.75 screens as the stronger value angle. Stake sensibly and only within your bankroll limits.
How it settled: the tip did not land — the match finished 2-0, for a flat-stake return of -1.00 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.
Upcoming MLS fixtures
All MLS tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 23:00 | Inter Miami CF v San Diego FC | 1.49 | 5.80 | 6.50 |
| 24 Sept 01:30 | Seattle Sounders FC v Real Salt Lake | 2.01 | 3.95 | 3.95 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | New York Red Bulls v St. Louis City SC | 2.82 | 4.00 | 2.48 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | Atlanta United FC v New York City FC | 2.35 | 3.75 | 3.23 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | Philadelphia Union v Orlando City SC | 1.53 | 5.26 | 6.30 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | CF Montreal v FC Cincinnati | 2.60 | 4.00 | 2.60 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | Charlotte FC v Chicago Fire | 2.38 | 3.99 | 2.85 |
| 27 Sept 00:30 | Seattle Sounders FC v Minnesota United FC | 2.25 | 3.85 | 3.20 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Match FAQ
Our tip was Over 3.0 goals at odds of 1.80.
Philadelphia Union are the favourites at 1.52, an implied probability of about 66%. CF Montreal are the outsiders at 6.19, around 16%.
The draw is available at 4.75 with 1xBet, which implies roughly 21% probability. Our model rates its fair probability higher at 26%.
Our value screen flags the draw at 4.75 as offering a positive edge of about 21.87%. The recommended Over 3.5 goals bet at 2.18 actually shows a slightly negative edge of -2.93%, so it is more of a preference than a value pick.
The tip lost — final score 2-0 (-1.00u at flat stakes).