Massive Predictions: Columbus Crew at CF Montral – Massive Report

The Columbus Crew is in their final month of matches with only 30 days until MLS Decision Day. The Crews final month begins with a tough matchup against CF Montral. Back on Aug. 3, it was former Black & Gold forward Kei Kamara and Montral coming out of a late storm delay to score two goals in a 2-1 victory at Lower.com Field. Now its time for the away leg of the Eastern Conference showdown and the Massive Report staff members have their ideas on how the night will go for Columbus.

Before those predictions are revealed, heres how the group has done so far in 2022:

Now lets see their Friday night predictions.

The Crew travel to Montreal for a potential preview of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Montreal is one of the better teams in the East and has been very good at home this year.

This match should be an entertaining match similar to the one at Lower.com Field earlier this year. Montral will take the lead in the first half before the Crew battle back and tie the match through Cucho Hernandez in the second half to take a point. Columbus Crew 1 CF Montreal 1

The Crew managed to score only one goal in its two-match home stand against Inter Miami and the Chicago Fire. The offensive woes arent coming at the best time as the push for the playoffs is coming to a head and every point earned is worth its weight in gold.

Luckily for the Black & Gold, Montral has allowed 45 goals this season, 14 more than Columbus. What that means is that the Crew should be able to score a goal Friday night in Quebec.

However, I think it will take at least two goals to get a result in Friday nights match and Im not sure Columbus has that in them. Crew lose in Montreal despite a goal scored by Cucho Hernandez.CF Montreal 2 Columbus Crew 1

Columbus needs to win on Friday, no excuses. With the gap between the Crew and the rest of the Eastern Conference closing, three points will be a minimum when the Black & Gold take on Montreal.

Montreal this season has been electric, sitting in second place in the East. While this game is a must-win, in classic Columbus fashion, the team will tie. Again, a point is better than none, but If the Crew really wants to be serious about getting into the MLS Cup playoffs, the team needs to start picking up wins fast.Columbus Crew 1 CF Montreal 1

The Columbus Crew travels north to take on CF Montreal. While Columbus has had good road form and only has lost once in the last 15 matches, the lone loss comes at the hands of Montreal and it will not be any different in Canada.

Kei Kamara will continue to get revenge on his former team, scoring another goal against the Crew. The Black & Gold will fight back getting one back but ultimately lose. CF Montreal 3 Columbus Crew 1

The Crew has had an impressive run of late when it comes to not losing games, but unfortunately, there havent been many wins in that 15-game stretch. Another tie last week against the Chicago Fire showed that Cucho Hernandez wasnt the cure-all for this offense. This team isnt exactly trending up as the season comes closer to the end and I think this match at CF Montreal will actually be a trend down as the Black & Gold take on a good team on their home field.CF Montreal 2 Columbus Crew 1

CF Montral represents Columbus toughest test for the rest of the season. Fortunately, the Crew hasnt lost twice against the same team in 2022, and I dont think it happens Friday either.

Thats not to say there wont be goals for the home side. Id be a fool to say the Crew has set pieces figured out, based on the seasons tough record on corners. Montrals Kei Kamara will score a headed goal putting the home side up early.

Columbus will battle back, with Cucho Hernndez scoring a goal. I think that the Crew will then shock Montral and Columbus own supporters by pulling out a late match-winning goal from midfielder Lucas Zelarayn.Columbus Crew 2 CF Montreal 1

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