Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal prediction, odds, MLS picks [8/19/2026]

Columbus will square off with Montreal in MLS action at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.

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

This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.

Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal prediction: Who will win?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLS game between Columbus and Montreal, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently indicates a 60.7% chance of Columbus winning, an 18.1% chance for Montreal, and a 21.1% chance of a draw.

Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 57.6% chance of going over, according to our model.

Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal odds

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

• Moneyline: Montreal +380, Columbus -132

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

Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal 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: Columbus @ -132 via Fanatics
• Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ +135 via Bet365

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

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

Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal: Correct score predictions

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 2-1 Columbus win being the most probable:

• Columbus 2-1 Montreal (10% probability)
• Columbus 1-0 Montreal (10%)
• Columbus 2-0 Montreal (10%)

Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal game-day updates and essential details

Wednesday's matchup between Columbus and Montreal in MLS at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal
• Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

Conclusion

According to our computer model, Columbus has a 60.7% win probability on Wednesday, Montreal has an 18.1% win probability, and there is a 21.1% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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