The Columbus Crew are back in action on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, where they have an Eastern Conference showdown with CF Montreal. The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST and will air on Apple TV.
Following the latest injury updates, the Crew are without Wessam Abou Ali (knee), Sekou Bangoura (ankle), and Jamal Thiare (lower leg). Meanwhile, CF Montreal also has plenty of injuries with Frankie Amaya (lower body), Wiki Carmona (lower body), Bode Hidalgo (lower body), Efrain Morales (lower body), and Josh-Duc Nteziryayo (lower body) all out for Wednesday’s match. As a result, the data analysts at Dimers released their Crew-CF Montreal score prediction after conducting new simulations that took into account every element of matchup data.
The results of Dimers’ simulations were compared to updated sportsbook odds to compile the data-driven CF Montreal vs. Crew preview below.
Crew vs. CF Montreal betting preview
Explore the interactive widget below to discover the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for CF Montreal-Crew matchup at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
This prediction and best bet for Wednesday’s MLS matchup between the Crew and CF Montreal is from Dimers.com, a dependable source for sports betting predictions.
Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game details
Key information on CF Montreal-Crew matchup, including where the game is and what time it kicks off.
- Teams: Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal
- Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (Columbus, Ohio)
- MLS injuries: Check the latest updates to the official MLS injury report
MLS Wednesday Odds
Polymarket is one of the best platforms to trade on ahead of tipoff. Here is the currently outlook of key markets for the Crew-CF Montreal MLS Game.
- Spread: CF Montreal +1.5 (67¢), Crew -1.5 (34¢)
- Moneyline: CF Montreal 20¢, Crew 58¢, Draw 23¢
- Total: Over/Under 2.5 goals (60¢/41¢)
The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Here are our top prediction market options, and available promo codes:
PlatformMLS Eligible?August ’26 Sign-Up BonusVerified Promo CodesPolymarketYes$50CUSE, MASS, OREGON, SILIVE, CLEVEKalshiYes$10SYRACUSE, OREGONLIVE1, MASSLIVE1, SILIVE, CLEVELANDNovigYes$50SYRACUSE, OREGON, MASSLIVE, CLEVELAND
Expert prediction: CF Montreal vs. Crew
Using trusted data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday’s CF Montreal vs. Crew matchup.
According to Dimers’ popular predictive analytics model, the Crew are more likely to beat CF Montreal at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. This prediction is based on the model.
Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the most likely exact score is 2-0 in favor of Columbus at 10.3%. The over/under total at 2.5 goals leans 57.0% toward the over.
As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Crew vs. CF Montreal best bet
Our top pick for Wednesday’s game is to bet on Crew ML (58¢). With Dimers giving this a 61.4% probability, it offers a small edge to capitalize on ahead of the showdown.
This betting advice is formulated through world-class modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed investments.
Win prediction for Crew vs. CF Montreal
Dimers’ predicted final score for the Columbus vs. CF Montreal game on Wednesday has the Crew chance of winning at 61.4%.
This expert prediction is based on each team’s average outcome following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
MLS player props: Wednesday
MLS best bets offer a popular way to place wagers on the Crew vs. CF Montreal matchup with the best lines that Dimers can find.
Dimers, armed with the most reliable information available, projects how each team’s leading players will perform at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Get the latest projections on the top markets for the Crew ahead of each game the rest of the season.
MLS Wednesday: Crew vs. CF Montreal
Get ready for Wednesday’s matchup between the Crew and CF Montreal, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the MLS best bets and MLS predictions in this article are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Crew vs. CF Montreal matchup, and they are accurate at the time of publication. They are intended to assist you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
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