CF Montréal vs New England preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Stade Saputo Sat, 1 Aug - 11:30 PM
Major League Soccer
CF MontréalCFM
2 – 2
New EnglandNER
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 11:30 PM
Regular Season
Brayan Vera - 52'
Prince Owusu - 59'
Goal
|
Goal
Carles Gil  - 30' (P)
Dor Turgeman - 36'

CONTEXT

CF Montreal and New England played to a 2-2 draw after trailing 0-2 at halftime. New England controlled much of the game with 54 percent possession and generated an xG total of 3.93 against the home side's 1.15. Despite the expected goal dominance the visitors could not hold their lead as Montreal mounted a second half response to level the score. No red cards were shown to either team and the stronger side according to pre match indicators failed to secure the victory. The significant deviation in outcome relative to underlying metrics highlighted how the halftime advantage evaporated under sustained pressure from the hosts. The match demonstrated clear shifts in momentum that produced an even final result.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: New England experienced a significant structural deviation from the expected match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the performance metrics recorded.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved inconsistent with the xG differential of minus 2.78.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome aligned with market expectations for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: New England posted an xG total of 3.93 while CF Montreal recorded 1.15.
  • Event impact: The second half response by CF Montreal erased the 0-2 halftime deficit.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no disciplinary distortion to the result.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Marrufo
J. Marrufo
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Garner
A. Garner
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Greeson
J. Greeson
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
R. Villanueva
R. Villanueva
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
CF Montréal P. Eullaffroy
P. Eullaffroy
VS
New England M. Mitrovic
M. Mitrovic
0.88
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.81
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Inter Miami Rank: 77 L
Nashville SC Rank: 72 L
Toronto Rank: 57 D
DC United Rank: 60 D
Chicago Fire Rank: 68 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 65 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlanta United Rank: 55 W
Toronto Rank: 57 D
Charlotte Rank: 68 L
Minnesota United Rank: 68 W
Nashville SC Rank: 74 L
Philadelphia Union Rank: 67 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.92
64.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
CF Montréal
New England
Power Score
59.92
64.62
League Position
13
3
Global Rank
649
507

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
CF Montréal — Opponent-weighted form score
New England — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) CF Montréal New England

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

CF Montréal

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

New England

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

CF Montréal ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy New England
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
14.53
6.03
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
6.03
14.53
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
CF Montréal +0.59 Efficiency Index
vs
New England -0.59 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
CF Montréal
New England
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

CF Montréal
vs
New England
Created Set-piece attacking threat
CF Montréal New England
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
3%
20%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.03 vs +0.21
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
CF Montréal New England
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
20%
3%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.21 vs -0.03
CF Montréal
New England
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
CF Montréal
vs
New England
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
CF Montréal New England
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
CF Montréal 0.31
New England 0.14
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
CF Montréal New England
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
CF Montréal 0.00
New England 0.00
CF Montréal
New England
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • NER had peak pressure around 82'.
  • NER started the game with stronger pressure.
CFM Pressure NER Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: NER reached the top pressure at 82' (97.47).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

CF Montréal CFM Home
5 matches
New England NER Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
5
-9
Goal Difference
+9
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:04:58+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Stade Saputo
Capacity
20801
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jair Marrufo
Adam Garner
Jeffrey Greeson
Renzo Villanueva

Statistics

Possession
CFM
45%
NER
55%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 4
3 Shots 10
43 Dangerous attacks 59
46 Possession 54
6 Corners 3
4 Free kicks 8
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
13 Goal Kicks 6
4 Substitutions 5
12 Throwins 14
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Successful Headers 1
8 Dribble Attempts 8
0 Successful Dribbles 5
0 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63

Attacking

95 Attacks 95
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

49 Long Passes 50
438 Passes 534
374 Successful Passes 475
85 Successful Passes Percentage 89
13 Key Passes 12
26 Successful Long Passes 33
53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 66

Defensive

3 Saves 6
7 Tackles 10
8 Interceptions 3
17 Duels Won 36

Build-up

31 Total Crosses 7
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

0 Offsides 4
9 Fouls 4

Lineup

Referee : Jair Marrufo

Starting XI ▼

1
Sébastian Breza
Sébastian Breza Goalkeeper
6.8
4
Brayan Vera
Brayan Vera Defender
6.66
13
Luca Petrasso
Luca Petrasso Defender
6.55
24
Efraín Morales
Efraín Morales Defender
6.63
27
Dawid Bugaj
Dawid Bugaj Defender
6.48
7
Daniel Pereira
Daniel Pereira Midfielder
6.51
8
Matty Longstaff
Matty Longstaff Midfielder
6.69
29
Olger Escobar
Olger Escobar
Attacker46'
22
Victor Loturi
Victor Loturi Midfielder
6.37
5
Brandan Craig
Brandan Craig
Defender85'
9
Prince Owusu
Prince Owusu (C) Attacker
6.6
14
Daniel Ríos
Daniel Ríos Attacker
6.47
21
Fabian Herbers
Fabian Herbers
Attacker71'
18
Gennadiy Synchuk
Gennadiy Synchuk Attacker
6.64
6
Samuel Piette
Samuel Piette
Midfielder85'
Referee : Jair Marrufo

Starting XI ▼

30
Matt Turner
Matt Turner Goalkeeper
6.84
2
Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana Defender
6.64
8
Matt Polster
Matt Polster Defender
6.6
15
Cody Baker
Cody Baker
Defender73'
22
Ethan Kohler
Ethan Kohler Defender
6.54
23
Will Sands
Will Sands Defender
6.61
10
Carles Gil
Carles Gil (C) Midfielder
6.75
17
Marcos Zambrano
Marcos Zambrano Midfielder
6.63
41
Luca Langoni
Luca Langoni
Attacker56'
21
Brooklyn Raines
Brooklyn Raines Midfielder
6.75
25
Peyton Miller
Peyton Miller Midfielder
6.89
7
Griffin Yow
Griffin Yow
Attacker86'
80
Alhassan Yusuf
Alhassan Yusuf Midfielder
6.63
14
Jackson Yueill
Jackson Yueill
Midfielder86'
99
Dor Turgeman
Dor Turgeman Attacker
6.49
27
Wilson Harris
Wilson Harris
Attacker73'

Events

2ND-HALF
86'
Event
Griffin Yow → Peyton Miller
8th Substitution
86'
Event
Jackson Yueill → Alhassan Yusuf
9th Substitution
Event
Brandan Craig → Victor Loturi
6th Substitution
85'
Event
Samuel Piette   → Gennadiy Synchuk
7th Substitution
85'
73'
Event
Cody Baker → Matt Polster
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Wilson Harris → Dor Turgeman
5th Substitution
Event
Fabian Herbers → Daniel Ríos
3rd Substitution
71'
Event
Prince Owusu
Header / 3rd Goal
59'
56'
Event
Luca Langoni → Marcos Zambrano
2nd Substitution
Event
Brayan Vera
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
52'
Event
Olger Escobar → Matty Longstaff
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Sébastian Breza
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
36'
36'
Event
Dor Turgeman
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
30'
Event
Carles Gil 
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Luca Petrasso takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Luca Petrasso takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Luca Langoni takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Brayan Vera takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
86
Update Update
Jackson Yueill replaces Alhassan Yusuf.
86
Update Update
Griffin Yow is on, and Peyton Miller is off.
85
Substitution Substitution
Samuel Piette is substituted off for Gennadiy Synchuk.
85
Update Update
Brandan Craig comes on for Victor Loturi.
84
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Attempt Attempt
Cody Baker takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Attempt Attempt
Wilson Harris attempts a header but misses the shot.
73
Substitution Substitution
Wilson Harris is substituted for Dor Turgeman.
73
Update Update
Cody Baker comes on for Matt Polster.
73
Attempt Attempt
Luca Langoni takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
73
Update Update
Offside.
71
Update Update
Fabian Herbers comes on for Daniel Armando Rios Calderon.
68
Attempt Attempt
Dor Turgeman takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
67
Update Update
Offside.
63
Attempt Attempt
Luca Langoni attempts a header but misses the shot.
62
Attempt Attempt
Dor Turgeman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Prince Owusu scores with a header.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-2.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Prince Owusu takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
57
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk's left-footed shot is blocked.
56
Update Update
Luca Langoni comes on for Marcos Zambrano.
55
Attempt Attempt
Marcos Zambrano takes a left-footed shot but misses.
53
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Brayan Vera scores with a left-footed shot.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
46
Update Update
Olger Escobar replaces Matthew Longstaff.
45
Attempt Attempt
Dor Turgeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Update Update
Offside.
42
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
41
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
41
Attempt Attempt
Dor Turgeman's right-footed shot is blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
38
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sebastian Breza.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Dor Turgeman scores with a right-footed shot.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dor Turgeman scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Peyton Miller.
35
Attempt Attempt
Dor Turgeman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Victor Loturi takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores with a left-footed shot.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores, making it 0-1.
28
Attempt Attempt
Alhassan Yusuf takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores, making it 0-1.
28
Attempt Attempt
Will Sands takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
26
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
21
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Update Update
Offside.
19
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Prince Owusu with his left foot, but it misses the target.
17
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Prince Owusu with his right foot, but it misses the target.
13
Attempt Attempt
Brayan Vera takes a left-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Brooklyn Raines takes a right-footed shot but misses.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Jair Antonio Maruffo.

CONCLUSION

The 2-2 draw between CF Montreal and New England reflected a contest where early dominance gave way to a determined comeback. New England led comfortably at the interval yet could not maintain control once the hosts adjusted their approach after halftime. Underlying numbers favored the visitors yet the equalizing goals arrived through sustained pressure and clinical finishing from Montreal. Possession edges and chance creation failed to translate into a decisive advantage on the day. Both teams shared the points in a result that underscored the unpredictability of second half dynamics. The absence of any dismissals kept the contest at full strength throughout and allowed the tactical battle to unfold without numerical imbalance.