CF Montreal vs. FC Cincinnati prediction, odds, MLS picks [9/26/2026]

Montreal will take on Cincinnati in MLS action at Saputo Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.

Dimers' proven MLS model projects Cincinnati as the most likely winner in this Montreal vs. Cincinnati prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.

CF Montreal vs. FC Cincinnati prediction and odds

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLS game between Montreal and Cincinnati, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model suggests a 33.1% chance of Montreal winning, a 44.9% chance for Cincinnati, and a 22.0% chance of a draw. Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 68.6% chance of going over., according to our model.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Cincinnati +138, Montreal +186
• Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-194/+185)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Cincinnati @ +138 via Polymarket
• Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -194 via Polymarket

According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cincinnati to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Correct score projections

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

• Montreal 1-1 Cincinnati (9% probability)
• Montreal 1-2 Cincinnati (8.7%)
• Montreal 2-1 Cincinnati (7.3%)

These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, meaning the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's MLS matchup between Montreal and Cincinnati in MLS at Saputo Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: CF Montreal vs. FC Cincinnati
• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Saputo Stadium

Conclusion

According to our computer model, Montreal has a 33.1% win probability on Saturday, Cincinnati has a 44.9% win probability, and there is a 22.0% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLS prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.