Brais Méndez scored and shone as Columbus Crew won 2-0 at CF Montreal in MLS. A quiet, controlled away performance, settled in the space of eleven second-half minutes.
7.8Brais MéndezColumbus Crew · Midfielder1 goal · 3 shots · 2 key passes · 0.17 xGCF Montreal 0:2 Columbus Crew — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 2(Yellow card)
- 32(Yellow card)
Second half0 - 2
- 60Goal cancelled — Offside (P. Owusu)
- 68
- 84(Yellow card)
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What was the final score of CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
CF Montreal 0-2 Columbus Crew (MLS).
Who scored?
Mohamed Farsi (57', assist Sean Zawadzki) for Columbus Crew; Brais Méndez (68') for Columbus Crew.
Was Columbus Crew's win deserved?
Yes — Columbus Crew were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
Yellow cards: Brayan Ceballos (CF Montreal); Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew); Samuel Piette (CF Montreal).
Head to Head meetings
CF Montreal – Columbus Crew
CF Montreal
Columbus Crew
- 5
Victories
- 4
Draws
- 8
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  5 | 8  |
Scored goals | 22 | 26 |
Average per game | 1.29 | 1.53 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-2 |
CF Montreal
Columbus Crew
Best statistical picks
CF Montreal – Columbus Crew
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.65 | 3.70 | 2.40 |
Match betting activity
$56.6K
Betting volume816
bets- Columbus Crew to winWon · 15.2% of bets$19.7K124 bets
- Double chance: 12Won · 10.9% of bets$10.8K89 bets
- Double chance: X2Won · 7% of bets$4.5K57 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 45.2 vs 43.3 for CF Montreal. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 34.4 vs 29). CheckLive signal strength 55/100. Home advantage tilts the CheckLive calculation towards CF Montreal, so the edge is thin.
Both teams to score — No2.50
Medium confidence55%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38
40.2
CheckSkill
53.8
53.9
CheckMental
29
34.4
CheckLive total43.3 vs 45.2+1.9
More match signals
CF Montreal (DNB)61%1.91
CF Montreal or draw57%1.53
Over 2.550%1.57
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · Awaiting result
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Betting pick · WonColumbus Crew to win15% of bets · $19.7K
Exact score · Awaiting result
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Betting pick · Won0 : 254% of bets · $76
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew?
On CheckLive metrics Columbus Crew rate higher: 45.2 vs 43.3, CheckLive signal strength 55/100. Home advantage tilts the CheckLive calculation towards CF Montreal, so the edge is thin.
What is Columbus Crew's main edge?
Columbus Crew is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 34.4 vs 29 for CF Montreal. The overall rating gap is 1.9.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-0 (CF Montreal vs Columbus Crew, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.65 | 3.70 | 2.40 |