After suffering a damaging 2-1 defeat to Toronto last weekend, Inter Miami welcome struggling CF Montreal to the Nu Stadium.
With just 13 matchdays remaining of the 2026 MLS campaign, Saturday’s opponents find themselves at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference. The second-placed Herons are desperately chasing runaway leaders Nashville, while Philippe Eullaffroy’s men are just one point and one place above rock-bottom Columbus Crew.
These two teams recently met at Montreal's Saputo Stadium, where a late Luis Suarez penalty was enough to secure maximum points for the visitors. The hosts will also head into this contest as favourites, despite being unable to produce their best form over the past month.
Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal betting picks and predictions
Over 3.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score (-133)
No team in the entire MLS has found the net on more occasions this season than Inter Miami, who, alongside Eastern Conference rivals FC Cincinnati, have registered a staggering 49 goals. However, the Floridians also preside over one of the worst defensive records in the league, after conceding 40 goals in their opening 29 games.
It’s taken the Herons some time to adjust to their newly-constructed stadium, which has seen its occupants record just four wins across all competitions. That should provide some encouragement for the visitors, who have already shipped 29 goals on their travels this term.
Both teams have scored in each of Montreal’s last four outings, suggesting we should see plenty of action in the final third on Saturday evening.
Lionel Messi 3+ Shots on Target (+100)
Despite surely reaching the twilight stage of his glittering career, Lionel Messi is still as prolific as ever. The diminutive Argentinian has scored 14 times in his 18 MLS appearances this season, accounting for almost 30% of Inter Miami’s overall goals tally.
He’s also had the most shots on target in the MLS, unleashing 42 accurate attempts. Following his delayed return from the 2026 World Cup – in which he claimed the Silver Boot after registering eight goals en route to the final – the former Barcelona frontman has found the net in each of Inter Miami’s last two fixtures.
Over 4.5 Cards (+100)
Inter Miami have struggled to maintain their discipline, accruing 56 yellow cards – only Western Conference duo Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas have picked up as many – since the start of the campaign.
The MLS Cup holders have also been reduced to 10 men on two occasions, thanks to the transgressions of Italian midfielder Yannick Bright against Colorado Rapids and Philadelphia Union.
Montreal are the fourth most cautioned team in the Eastern Conference having received 47 yellow cards, while Tomas Aviles and Brayan Vera were both shown red cards ahead of the World Cup break.
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Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal odds
Inter Miami | -250 |
Tie | +450 |
CF Montréal | +550 |
Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal player props
Anytime goalscorer
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) | -300 |
Luis Suárez (Inter Miami) | -138 |
Germán Berterame (Inter Miami) | -138 |
Prince Osei Owusu (CF Montreal) | +130 |
Casemiro (Inter Miami) | +187 |
Telasco Segovia (CF Montreal) | +187 |
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