New York City FC and CF Montreal will battle for three points in an MLS Eastern Conference clash on Saturday (May 10th). The game will be played at the Yankee Stadium.
The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-0 loss away to Pittsburgh in the US Open Cup. They were reduced to 10 men in the 78th minute when Strahinja Tanasijevic was sent off and late substitute Roberto Ydrach scored the match-winner deep into injury time.
The Pigeons will shift their attention to the league, where their last game saw them claim a 1-0 home win over FC Cincinnati thanks to Julian Fernandez's early strike.
Montreal, meanwhile, fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Philadelphia Union. They went behind to Indiana Vassilev's second-minute strike but equalized through Giacomo Vrioni in first-half injury time. Mikael Uhre scored the match-winner with four minutes left on the clock.
The loss left the Canadians at the foot of the standings, having garnered just three points from 11 games. New York are seventh on 17 points.
New York City have won four of their five home games this season, with every game being keenly contested. Furthermore, they are unbeaten in nine head-to-head games they have hosted.
Montreal, for their part, have been among the worst sides in the league this season and are still seeking to win their first game of the campaign.
We are backing the home side to claim maximum points with a narrow victory and clean sheet.
Prediction: New York City FC 1-0 Montreal
Tip 1 - New York City FC to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals