CF Montreal - FC Cincinnati

CF Montreal face a critical test of their defensive resolve as they return to Saputo Stadium on 26 September 2026 for matchday 27 of the Major League Soccer season. The hosts enter this encounter looking to bounce back from a difficult run, having suffered a 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew in their most recent league outing. With Brayan Vera, Thomas Gillier, and Daniel Pereira sidelined through injury, the expected XI led by Prince Osei Owusu and Alexis Sanchez must find a way to stabilize after struggling to keep clean sheets in recent weeks.

FC Cincinnati arrive following a high-scoring 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo FC. The visitors have experienced a challenging spell on the road, including a heavy loss to Philadelphia Union earlier this month. Historically, this fixture has favored Cincinnati, who secured a narrow 4-3 victory when the sides last met in March.