CF Montréal vs Toronto preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Stade Saputo Thu, 16 Jul - 11:30 PM
Major League Soccer
CF MontréalCFM
0 – 0
TorontoTOR
Full Time Thu, 16 Jul 11:30 PM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

CF Montréal hosted Toronto in a match that concluded with a 0-0 scoreline after both sides failed to find the net across ninety minutes. Possession remained evenly split at fifty percent each, reflecting a balanced contest in terms of ball control. Expected goals favored the home team with 1.08 compared to Toronto's 0.65, creating a differential of 0.43 that suggested greater chance creation from CF Montréal. The halftime score stood at 0-0, maintaining parity throughout the first period. Toronto entered as the stronger side yet could not convert their status into a victory. No red cards were shown to either team, allowing both to play with full squads. The significant deviation associated with Toronto underscored an outcome that diverged notably from anticipated patterns despite the draw proving consistent with underlying metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Toronto recorded a significant deviation of one hundred percent from expected patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency metrics remained in line with overall team performances.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 result proved consistent with the xG values of 1.08 and 0.65.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome aligned fully with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: CF Montréal posted 1.08 xG against Toronto's 0.65 xG.
  • Event impact: No disruptive events occurred to shift match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards prevented any distortion from player dismissals.
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
G. Gonzalez
G. Gonzalez
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
CF Montréal P. Eullaffroy
P. Eullaffroy
VS
Toronto R. Fraser
R. Fraser
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
DC United Rank: 54 D
Chicago Fire Rank: 65 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 58 D
Orlando City Rank: 63 W
Atlanta United Rank: 55 L
New York City Rank: 66 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Chicago Fire Rank: 65 L
Charlotte Rank: 63 L
Inter Miami Rank: 76 L
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 66 D
Atlanta United Rank: 55 L
Philadelphia Union Rank: 61 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 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.
56.52
57.39
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
CF Montréal
Toronto
Power Score
56.52
57.39
League Position
12
11
Global Rank
627
603

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

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 —

Toronto

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 Toronto
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
9.20
2.90
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
2.90
9.20
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 +0.44 Efficiency Index
vs
Toronto -0.44 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
CF Montréal
Toronto
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
Toronto
Created Set-piece attacking threat
CF Montréal Toronto
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
19%
35%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.21 vs -0.23
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
CF Montréal Toronto
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
35%
19%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.23 vs -0.21
CF Montréal
Toronto
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
Toronto
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
CF Montréal Toronto
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 0.33
Toronto 0.11
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
CF Montréal Toronto
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
Toronto 0.00
CF Montréal
Toronto
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CFM had peak pressure around 71'.
  • CFM started the game with stronger pressure.
CFM Pressure TOR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CFM reached the top pressure at 71' (84.79).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

CF Montréal CFM Home
4 matches
Toronto TOR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
13
13
Goals Conceded
3
-10
Goal Difference
+10
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-17T00:05:01+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
T. Guilier
Chile
31 T. Guilier
D. Bugaj
Poland
27 D. Bugaj
J. Neal
United States
2 J. Neal
B. Vera Ramírez
Colombia
4 B. Vera Ramírez
L. Petrasso
Canada
13 L. Petrasso
V. Loturi
Substitution
Canada
22 V. Loturi
S. Piette
Substitution
Canada
6 (C) S. Piette
M. Longstaff
England
8 M. Longstaff
H. Synchuk
Ukraine
18 H. Synchuk
D. Ríos Calderón
Substitution
Mexico
14 D. Ríos Calderón
N. Streit
Substitution
Switzerland
23 N. Streit
L. Gavran
Canada
1 L. Gavran
J. Gilman
United States
38 J. Gilman
W. Zimmerman
United States
25 W. Zimmerman
Z. Monlouis
England
12 Z. Monlouis
D. Salloi
Hungary
20 D. Salloi
A. Coello Camarero
Spain
14 A. Coello Camarero
R. Laryea
Canada
22 (C) R. Laryea
K. Franklin
Substitution
Canada
19 K. Franklin
D. Etienne Jr.
Substitution
Haiti
11 D. Etienne Jr.
T. Corbeanu
Substitution
Canada
7 T. Corbeanu
J. Sargent
United States
9 J. Sargent

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 16, 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
Guido Gonzalez

Statistics

Possession
CFM
50%
TOR
50%

Top Statistics

3 Shots 5
51 Dangerous attacks 42
50 Possession 50
9 Corners 3
8 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

62 Ball Safe 77
7 Goal Kicks 8
6 Goal Attempts 4
5 Substitutions 3
20 Throwins 24
2 Successful Headers 0
1 Injuries 0
14 Dribble Attempts 13
10 Successful Dribbles 8
71 Successful Dribbles Percentage 62

Attacking

93 Attacks 99

Possession

48 Long Passes 56
457 Passes 463
372 Successful Passes 374
81 Successful Passes Percentage 81
11 Key Passes 7
20 Successful Long Passes 28
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

Defensive

0 Saves 3
9 Tackles 12
3 Interceptions 12
37 Duels Won 47

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 13
2 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Guido Gonzalez

Starting XI ▼

31
Thomas Guilier
Thomas Guilier Goalkeeper
6.59
2
Jalen Neal
Jalen Neal Defender
6.4
4
Brayan Vera
Brayan Vera Defender
6.61
13
Luca Petrasso
Luca Petrasso Defender
6.53
27
Dawid Bugaj
Dawid Bugaj Defender
6.81
6
Samuel Piette
Samuel Piette (C) Midfielder
6.76
7
Daniel Pereira
Daniel Pereira
Midfielder60'
8
Matty Longstaff
Matty Longstaff Midfielder
6.48
22
Victor Loturi
Victor Loturi Midfielder
6.42
21
Fabian Herbers
Fabian Herbers
Attacker60'
14
Daniel Ríos
Daniel Ríos Attacker
6.36
35
Owen Graham-Roache
Owen Graham-Roache
Attacker77'
18
Gennadiy Synchuk
Gennadiy Synchuk Attacker
6.94
23
Noah Streit
Noah Streit Attacker
6.71
29
Olger Escobar
Olger Escobar
Attacker88'
Referee : Guido Gonzalez

Starting XI ▼

1
Luka Gavran
Luka Gavran Goalkeeper
6.67
12
Zane Monlouis
Zane Monlouis Defender
6.61
25
Walker Zimmerman
Walker Zimmerman Defender
6.4
38
Jackson Gilman
Jackson Gilman Defender
6.58
14
Alonso Coello
Alonso Coello Midfielder
6.53
19
Kobe Franklin
Kobe Franklin Midfielder
6.62
99
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint
Attacker61'
20
Dániel Sallói
Dániel Sallói Midfielder
6.48
22
Richie Laryea
Richie Laryea (C) Midfielder
6.51
7
Theo Corbeanu
Theo Corbeanu Attacker
6.4
78
Malik Henry
Malik Henry
Midfielder62'
9
Josh Sargent
Josh Sargent Attacker
6.52
11
Derrick Etienne Jr.
Derrick Etienne Jr. Attacker
6.49
10
Djordje Mihailovic
Djordje Mihailovic
Midfielder74'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Olger Escobar → Noah Streit
7th Substitution
88'
Event
Owen Graham-Roache → Daniel Ríos
6th Substitution
77'
74'
Event
Djordje Mihailovic → Derrick Etienne Jr.
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Dániel Sallói
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Daniel Pereira
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
64'
62'
Event
Malik Henry → Theo Corbeanu 
4th Substitution
61'
Event
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint → Kobe Franklin
3rd Substitution
Event
Fabian Herbers → Victor Loturi
1st Substitution
60'
Event
Daniel Pereira → Samuel Piette  
2nd Substitution
60'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Salloi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
Olger Escobar comes on for Noah Streit.
87
Attempt Attempt
Jackson Gilman attempts a header but misses the shot.
86
Attempt Attempt
Jules Anthony Vilsaint takes a left-footed shot but misses.
83
Attempt Attempt
Walker Zimmerman attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Update Update
Owen Graham-Roache replaces Daniel Armando Rios Calderon.
77
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Armando Rios Calderon takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
74
Update Update
Djordje Mihailovic is on, and Derrick Etienne is off.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Update Update
Brayan Vera's header is blocked.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Daniel Salloi receives a yellow card.
68
Attempt Attempt
Matthew Longstaff takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Daniel Pereira receives a yellow card.
62
Update Update
Malik Henry replaces Theo Corbeanu.
61
Update Update
Jules Anthony Vilsaint is on, and Kobe Franklin is off.
60
Update Update
Daniel Pereira comes on for Samuel Piette.
60
Update Update
Fabian Herbers comes on for Victor Loturi.
59
Attempt Attempt
Richmond Laryea takes a left-footed shot but misses.
56
Attempt Attempt
Matthew Longstaff takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
56
Update Update
Offside.
50
Update Update
Offside.
48
Update Update
Offside.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Attempt Attempt
Noah Streit takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk's left-footed shot is blocked.
34
Attempt Attempt
Theo Corbeanu takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Attempt Attempt
Matthew Longstaff takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
26
Update Update
Offside.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Armando Rios Calderon takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
18
Attempt Attempt
Dawid Bugaj takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
10
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a right-footed shot but misses.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Attempt Attempt
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Guido Gonzales Jr.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between CF Montréal and Toronto highlighted a cagey affair where defensive structures prevailed over attacking intent. With equal possession and no dismissals, the game flowed without major interruptions yet lacked clinical finishing from either side. Toronto's status as the stronger team did not translate into dominance on the day, as CF Montréal's higher xG output kept proceedings level. The absence of goals at halftime carried through to the final whistle, underscoring mutual caution. This result leaves both clubs with points but questions about converting opportunities. Overall the metrics supported the stalemate while revealing areas for improvement in the final third for future encounters.