Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal Prediction: Picks & Odds for Saturday's MLS Match
Inter Miami enter Saturday’s contest against CF Montreal with something to prove. After going winless in their last four games, Lionel Messi and Co. are in danger of slipping out of second place in the Eastern Conference.
Although Montreal played admirably in the first meeting this season, my Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal prediction backs the hosts to return to winning ways with a convincing performance at Nu Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami are the -264 favorites to win Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV), with Montreal coming in at +550 and a Draw at +400 on the three-way moneyline.
⚽ Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal predictions & best bets
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| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score: Yes | -225 via FanDuel | 1.75 units to profit 0.78 units |
| Over 3.5 goals | -150 via bet365 | 1.25 units to profit 0.83 units |
| Lionel Messi anytime goal | -300 via bet365 | 0.75 units to profit 0.25 units |
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💰 Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal best bet
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Both teams to score: Yes (-225)
Inter Miami are near the top of the Eastern Conference despite their defensive deficiencies this season. The Herons have conceded 40 goals, one more than CF Montreal.
The best play this weekend is to back Both Teams to Score on Saturday. BTTS has hit in 76% of Miami’s games this season, including 89% when the Herons play at home.
With Montreal averaging over one goal per game on the road this season, the Canadian side should be able to convert quality chances against Miami’s shaky defense.
🆚 Who will win Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal?
Although Miami’s defense has been its Achilles heel in 2026, the team’s attack boasts enough firepower to overcome shortcomings at the back.Miami struggled at home to open the season, failing to win their first four games at its new stadium. Inter Miami then mounted a five-game unbeaten run at Nu Stadium before they’re current three-game winless streak began. They slumped to a home loss against Toronto FC last weekend, but have enough weapons up front to overcome a Montreal team that’s conceding almost two goals per game on the road this season. Miami beat Montreal 1-0 north of the border earlier this season.Score prediction: Inter Miami 3, CF Montreal 1
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Over 3.5 goals (-150)
Expect a high-scoring affair when Inter Miami and CF Montreal lock horns this weekend.
With over 60% of Inter Miami’s games exceeding over 3.5 goals this season, we’re backing Saturday’s game to hit that mark against a Montreal team that struggles on the road.
Games at Nu Stadium have been high-scoring affairs, averaging 4.5 total goals per game this season. The action-packed games have been fueled by Miami’s elite attack - which averages 2.44 goals at home - and struggles in defense.
Lionel Messi anytime goal (-300)
Messi is back to his vintage self, scoring in each of Miami’s last two games. Although Miami didn’t win either match, Messi’s return to form is an encouraging sign that the team is poised to register its first win since July 25 - against Montreal.
The Argentine sits second in the MLS Golden Boot race with 14 goals in 18 MLS games this term.
With Montreal conceding more than 2.5 goals per game on the road, Messi has a great chance to extend his scoring streak against one of the league’s poorest road defenses. It also helps that Messi is Miami’s designated penalty taker and the team’s set-piece mastermind.
⚖️ Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal key stats
| Inter Miami | CF Montreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 11-6-4 | 5-6-10 |
| Home/Away record | 3-4-2 | 2-1-7 |
| Last 5 games | W-D-L-D-L | L-D-D-W-D |
| Goals | 49 | 29 |
| xG | 42.44 | 28.9 |
| Goals against | 40 | 39 |
| xGA | 35.2 | 30.4 |
| Possession | 57.8 | 48 |
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🆚 Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal projected lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal; subject to change:
| Inter Miami | CF Montreal |
|---|---|
| St.Clair | Gillier |
| Fray | Bugaj |
| Lujan | Neal |
| Maxi Falcon | Vera Ramirez |
| Reguilon | Petrasso |
| De Paul | Longstaff |
| Casemiro | Pereira |
| Segovia | Loturi |
| Messi | Streit |
| Suarez | Owusu |
| Berterame | Rios |
📺 How to watch Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 29
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Nu Stadium (Miami)
- TV/Streaming: Apple TV
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