REF’s picks

FC Cincinnati arrive with strong attacking weapons like Evander and clear shot generation, making them well-equipped to break down Montreal's porous defence. While Cincinnati's backline can be leaky and prone to conceding, their overall quality in the final third should edge a high-scoring affair.

1. 1Cincinnati boast league-leading shot-on-target numbers and creative firepower through Evander.
2. 2Montreal struggle defensively with a league-worst expected goals conceded rate.
3. 3Cincinnati's own defensive frailties and away form mean they can easily concede multiple goals themselves.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.