CF Montreal face Columbus Crew at Saputo Stadium, Montreal on Sunday, Sep 20 at 1:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

CF Montreal come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Columbus Crew travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, CF Montreal face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Columbus Crew have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives CF Montreal a slight edge, but Columbus Crew are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.