FC Cincinnati travels to CF Montreal for their first cross-border MLS match since the pandemic began. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Stade Saputo and will be shown on ESPN+.

Cincinnati enters unbeaten in their last four matches (2W, 2D) - their longest such streak in MLS. They've improved significantly since switching formations in June, going 2-2-1 with six goals scored and conceded. The Argentine duo of Alvaro Barreal and Luciano Acosta lead the attack with three goals each.

Montreal sits fourth in the Eastern Conference and has won consecutive matches for the first time since June 2019. Their defense has been stellar, conceding just two goals in their last five games. They've been efficient offensively, with assists on every non-penalty goal this season.

Key Absences:

• Cincinnati: Allan Cruz, Ronald Matarria (Gold Cup duty)
• Montreal: Samuel Piette, Kamal Miller (Canada), Romell Quioto (Honduras)

Betting Odds:

• Montreal: +105
• Cincinnati: +245
• Draw: +275
• Total Goals: Over 2.5 (+105), Under 2.5 (-125)

Cincinnati holds a perfect 3-0-0 record against Montreal historically, including a 2-1 win in May. While Montreal has been strong defensively, Cincinnati's improved road form (3W, 2D in 7 games) suggests they could get a result in this matchup.

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