Match Pack: DC United vs Montreal Impact

Prediction

DC United and Montreal Impact find themselves in an intriguing matchup in the MLS on May 24th, 2026. Currently, DC United have a mixed record with recent inconsistency in their form, showcasing two wins, three losses, and a points per game (PPG) average of 1.20. On the flip side, Montreal Impact have faced considerable struggles, marked by a current string of four consecutive losses and a PPG average of just 0.43, making them one of the least formidable teams on the road.

Historically, head-to-head encounters between these two teams show them to be well-matched, with each side having secured 11 victories and an equal number of draws in their past 33 meetings. Last time they faced off, DC United narrowly edged out a 1-0 win, an outcome they’ll be aspiring to replicate given their current pressures.

While both sides have struggled this season, DC United’s home performance, although underwhelming, is still a cut above Montreal’s dismal away showing. With an average of 2.42 goals per game in past fixtures between these teams and a BTTS rate of 48%, this match could offer a tightly contested affair, though neither side has been reliably potent in front of goal.

Given the current form and overall stats, DC United, despite their own inconsistencies, appear to have a slight edge in this tie, potentially capitalizing on Montreal Impact’s road woes to clinch a much-needed victory. A narrow win for DC United appears to be on the cards, with both teams likely under strict tactical instructions to keep it tight at the back.

Insights

• DC United has a slight edge with a recent win in their head-to-head meeting against Montreal Impact.
• Both teams have an equal historical record against each other, with 11 wins apiece and 11 draws out of 33 encounters.
• DC United’s recent form shows inconsistencies, with alternating wins and losses: W-L-L-W-L.
• Montreal Impact is struggling significantly with their form indicating a streak of losses: W-L-L-L-L.
• DC United averages 1.2 points per game at home, highlighting their potential for a better result against a weak away team.
• Montreal Impact has a poor away performance, averaging just 0.43 points per game.
• The last encounter between the two resulted in a low-scoring match (1-0), showing potential for another cautious encounter.
• Matches between DC United and Montreal Impact have averaged 2.42 goals, suggesting a moderate scoring potential.
• Both Teams To Score (BTTS) occurred in 48% of their past encounters, indicating a relatively low probability of both teams finding the net.
• Montreal Impact has declined to a poor run of form, which could be advantageous for Washington D.C in this upcoming fixture.

Match Forecast

• DC United may capitalize on counter-attacks, especially if Montreal pushes forward aggressively.
• Montreal’s tendency to create long shot opportunities could challenge DC United’s defense, especially as both teams favor long shots.
• Both teams could struggle to defend set pieces, possibly leading to goals from free-kicks or corners.
• DC United might target attacking through the middle, exploiting Montreal’s weakness in avoiding individual errors.
• Montreal’s tendency to play with width might expose DC United’s vulnerability down the wings.
• DC United’s ability to come back from losing positions could be tested if Montreal scores first, considering Montreal’s weakness in protecting the lead.
• Frequent fouling by DC United in dangerous areas might create direct free-kick opportunities for Montreal.
• DC United may struggle with possession, which could lead to Montreal dominating the game in DC United’s half.
• Montreal could fall into offside traps due to their very weak ability to avoid offside, especially with aggressive forward play.
• The match may involve a high number of shots, given both teams’ tendencies to take a lot of shots and attempt long shots.

Match Facts

• DC United is set to face Montreal Impact in the MLS USA on May 23, 2026, at 23:30 UTC at Audi Field, Washington, D.C., USA.
• The most frequent scoreline between DC United and CF Montreal when DC United hosts is 1-1, occurring in 3 past matches.
• Overall, the most common result between these teams is 1-1, with 7 games concluding with this score.
• In their last 16 home games against CF Montreal, DC United has secured 6 wins, with 6 draws and 4 losses. The goal tally stands at 25-17 in favor of DC United.
• From the total 37 encounters, DC United has won 11 times, drawn 11 times, while CF Montreal has won 15 times, with CF Montreal leading the goal difference at 52-46.
• Last season, their matches ended 0-0 at DC United’s home and 1-1 at CF Montreal’s ground.
• CF Montreal has lost their last 4 MLS away games.
• DC United tends to score 31% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• CF Montreal scores 28% of their goals in the first 15 minutes of matches.
• CF Montreal’s current away record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 6 losses this season.
• Tai Baribo is DC United’s top goal-scorer with 7 goals, while Prince Osei Owusu has scored 6 times for CF Montreal.
• Joao Gabriel Martins Peglow has the most assists for DC United with 3, while Prince Osei Owusu leads CF Montreal in assists with 5.
• DC United has found the back of the net in their last 5 consecutive matches.
• DC United wins 24% of first halves, whereas CF Montreal wins 30%.
• Their previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.
• When leading 1-0 at home, DC United wins 40% of the time, and CF Montreal secures victory 33% of the time when leading 0-1 away.
• DC United has not been defeated by CF Montreal in their last 3 home matches.
• DC United has failed to score in 1 of their 5 home MLS games this season, while CF Montreal failed to score in 3 of their 7 away fixtures.
• CF Montreal wins 20% of games when trailing 1-0 away, and DC United has a 0% win rate when down 0-1 at home.
• In the MLS, DC United’s performance is superior to CF Montreal’s, particularly in the last 5 matches.
• DC United has lost only 1 out of their last 5 meetings with CF Montreal in all competitions.
• In the past 5 head-to-head games, DC United has won 2, CF Montreal 1, with 2 draws.
• On average, each team scores 1 goal per match in their meetings, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
• The average goal count for the first half in clashes between DC United and CF Montreal is 1.4 goals.
• Both teams are coming off defeats in their latest MLS encounters.
• DC United averages 0.88 goals at home while CF Montreal nets 1.65 goals away on average.