Match Pack: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact

In the upcoming MLS face-off on 25th February 2024, Orlando City SC and Montreal Impact clash for another intriguing encounter. In their last meeting, Orlando City claimed a 2-1 victory.

Orlando City shows an impressive form, grabbing 8 points out of possible 15 in their last 5 matches. With an average of 1.6 points per game and scoring in their last 11 home games, Orlando City has been untouchable at home with a 10-game undefeated streak. Montreal Impact’s defence should be on high alert to halt the home side’s scoring spree. With only 1 defeat in the last 5 games, Orlando City will look to maintain their momentum. In 60% of their games this season, both teams managed to score.

However, Montreal Impact seems to be struggling, securing only 2 points from their last 5 games and unable to win in their last 5 outings. Their lacklustre offensive performance has led to them failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games and 47% of their games this season. However, just as with Orlando City, their last 5 games saw both sides netting the ball in 3 instances.

In previous encounters between the two sides, Orlando City won 9 while Montreal Impact came out top in 10 out of 22 meetings, with an average of 2.95 goals per game. BTTS occurred in 45% of these fixtures, hinting at a potentially thrilling match this time as well. Considering their home and away performance this season, Orlando City holds a significant edge with an average of 2.29 Points Per Game compared to Montreal Impact’s 0 Points Per Game.

This game might witness Orlando City continuing their undefeated home streak given their current form overlaying Montreal Impact’s underwhelming away performance.

Key Insights:

– Orlando City comes into this match having collected an average of 1.6 points from their last 5 games, indicating a strong recent performance.
– Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in 60% of Orlando City’s matches this season, suggesting a potent attacking and vulnerable defense.
– Orlando City has an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 games, hinting at a potential advantage in this match.
– Orlando City has managed to score in their last 11 home games, a feat Montreal Impact’s defense will have to manage.
– Comparatively, Montreal Impact’s recent performance has been less impressive with only 0.4 points from their last 5 games.
– BTTS has occurred in 23% of Montreal Impact’s matches this season, indicating a lower scoring frequency than Orlando City.
– Montreal Impact has struggled in front of the goal recently, failing to score in 2 of their last 5 games, signaling potential difficulties in offence.
– Looking at the head-to-head records, the teams seem evenly matched, with Orlando City winning 9 of the previous 22 meetings, and Montreal Impact winning 10, with 3 ending in a draw.
– An average of 2.95 goals per match has been scored in past encounters between these two teams, hinting at a high-scoring game.
– Considering points per game at home (Orlando City) and away (Montreal Impact), Orlando City is anticipated to have the upper hand in this match, averaging 2.29 points at home compared to Montreal’s average of 0 points in away games.

Match Forecast:

– Given Orlando City SC’s strength in creating chances using through balls and Montreal Impact’s weakness in defending against long shots, expect Orlando City SC to exploit this by attempting many through balls.
– Montreal Impact tends to attack down the left, but will need to be cautious against Orlando City SC’s strength in protecting the lead.
– Given Orlando City’s weakness in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas and defending against through ball attacks, Montreal Impact could seize this opportunity to create set pieces which they are strong in defending.
– As Orlando City SC is weak with aerial duels, Montreal Impact could capitalize on this weakness with their play style that includes playing with width which might create opportunities for aerial crosses.
– Both teams use the offside trap as part of their tactics, this means we could see a game with potential offsides calls that could be game changers.
– Despite Montreal Impact’s weakness in finishing scoring chances, they may still be a threat, considering Orlando City SC’s weaknesses in defending against through ball attacks.
– Montreal Impact’s weakness in keeping possession of the ball might present opportunities for Orlando City SC – who are strong in coming back from losing positions – to maintain control of the game.
– Orlando City SC’s abilities in protecting the lead combined with the Montreal Impact’s strengths in this area suggest that once a team takes the lead, it will be difficult for the other to equalize.
– As Montreal Impact frequently takes long shots, they could exploit Orlando City’s weakness in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas, which might result in free kicks from a distance.
– Given that Orlando City has a tendency for a consistent first eleven, the team’s rhythm and understanding between the players might be higher compared to Montreal Impact. This could result in better team play and potentially more scoring opportunities.

Match Facts:

– The scoreline 0-2 has been the repeated outcome in games between Orlando City SC and CF Montreal, occurring 4 times.
– During the past 10 face-offs at Orlando’s home ground, each team clinched victory 4 times, with 2 matches ending in a draw. The cumulative goal balance tilts to CF Montreal at 16-14.
– In their last 22 encounters, Orlando City SC emerged victorious 9 times, CF Montreal 10 times, and 3 games concluded in a stalemate. CF Montreal also leads in goal tally at 34-29.
– The previous season saw Orlando City SC winning at home 2-0, and CF Montreal crushing the rivals at their home turf, 4-1.
– In MLS, Orlando City SC boasts 4 consecutive home victories.
– Orlando City SC is notable for its scoring tempo, with 30% of their goals coming between the 46-60 minute mark – the highest in the league.
– Conversely, Orlando City SC struggles with a slow start, as their goals between minutes 31-45 account for only 7% of their total goals – the league’s lowest rate.
– CF Montreal scores a significant 27% of their total goals in the final quarter of the match, between minutes 76-90.
– The home ground seems to favor Orlando City SC, who have won 6 successive matches there.
– Orlando City SC has an impressive run at home, avoiding defeat for 12 consecutive matches.
– On the flip side, CF Montreal has a losing streak of 5 matches.
– Orlando City SC has been on a losing spree against CF Montreal recently, with no victories in the last 3 games.
– Interestingly, Orlando City SC failed to net a goal in 2 out of their 15 home encounters in the present MLS season.
– Similarly, CF Montreal has struggled to score in 10 of their 15 away matches in the current MLS season.
– Martin Ojeda is pivotal for Orlando City SC, with the most assists to his name, 7 in total, while Aaron Herrera tops the assists chart for CF Montreal with 3.
– Orlando City SC takes the edge in first half victories, winning 24% of their matches compared to CF Montreal’s 23%.
– Orlando City SC continues to maintain a slim halftime victory lead with 24%, compared to CF Montreal’s 23%.
– CF Montreal was the triumphant side in their last meetup.
– In their last encounter, CF Montreal prevailed with a margin of 2 goals.
– With a 1-0 lead at home, Orlando City SC manages to hold on to their win in 60% of matches.
– CF Montreal shows a stunning 100% success rate when starting with a 0-1 lead at away games.
– Orlando City SC, however, shows resilience with a 44% win rate when trailing 0-1 at home.
– However, CF Montreal struggles when down 0-1 on the road, with zero wins recorded.
– Throughout the MLS, Orlando City SC has put forth a superior performance compared to CF Montreal.
– Over the last 5 fixtures, Orlando City SC outperformed CF Montreal.
– In their last 5 showdowns, Orlando City SC won twice, CF Montreal thrice, with no games ending in a draw.
– On average, Orlando City SC scores a single goal against CF Montreal, who nets 1.6 goals against Orlando City SC.
– The average tally of goals in matches between these two sides is 2.6.
– The first half of their games tends to be low-scoring, with an average of just 0.2 goals.
– Neither team savored victory in their last MLS match.
– Orlando City SC usually nets an average of 1.88 goals at home, while CF Montreal manages about 1.05 goals when on the road.
– Both teams suffered defeat in their last game.