Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Game Preview

Lumen Field hosts a Saturday night tie between a playoff-chasing home side and the team propping up the Eastern Conference. Our prediction digs into both sides below.

Seattle sit seventh in the Western Conference and hold a playoff spot down the stretch. They are dangerous on attacking set pieces, and few teams protect a lead better.

Montreal sit bottom of the Eastern Conference, six points adrift. Their record stands at 6-17-6, and interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy is steering the ship through the end of the season.

The standings and the history do not match. Montreal have won three of the previous meetings, while Seattle have won just once. The rest ended in ties.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Recent Results

Seattle saw a nine-game unbeaten run snapped on Thursday, beaten narrowly away by an in-form FC Dallas side after failing to answer Kaick's second-half opener. Before that stumble, Brian Schmetzer's group were rolling. Dejan Joveljic drives the attack, and the forward has put at least one shot on target in each of his last six MLS appearances.

Montreal are in a deep slump, losing seven of their last eight MLS games, the latest a home thumping by Atlanta United. The Canadian Championship has been the lone bright spot. Prince Owusu delivered as Montreal got past Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-2 on aggregate, and he remains their most dangerous shooter.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Seattle Sounders FC: P. d. l. Vega (Injured/out), N. Petkovic (Injured/out), P. Rothrock (Injured/out), N. Tolo (Injured/doubtful)

CF Montreal: B. Ceballos (Injured/out), B. Hidalgo (Injured/out), J. Nteziryayo (Injured/out), T. Gillier (Injured/out)

Seattle Sounders FC

Jordan Morris and Alex Roldan both shook off injuries to play against FC Dallas last time out, and Morris is listed on the left of the back four in the probable XI. Hassani Dotson is set to return to the Seattle midfield. The hosts will check on left back Nouhou Tolo, who picked up a knock in midweek.

CF Montreal

Frankie Amaya and Brandan Craig both returned from injuries to make the squad on Thursday, and Craig projects to start in central defense. Philippe Eullaffroy could also recall Efrain Morales and Victor Loturi, and both figure in the probable lineup this weekend.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Predicted Lineup

Seattle Sounders FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Thomas; K. Kossa-Rienzi, J. Ragen, S. Hawkins, J. Morris; C. Roldan, H. Dotson; P. Arriola, A. Rusnák, S. Gomez; D. Joveljic

CF Montreal

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: S. Breza; E. Morales, B. Craig, J. Neal, L. Petrasso; V. Loturi, M. Longstaff; W. Carmona, A. Sánchez, N. Streit; D. Ríos

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Key Stats & Game Facts

• CF Montreal have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 games vs Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.
• There have been 27+ shots taken in 8 of Seattle Sounders FC's last 10 games in Major League Soccer.
• Prince Owusu has recorded 1+ shots on target in 9 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
• Jordan Morris has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs CF Montreal in Major League Soccer.
• Alex Roldan has made 3+ tackles in 4 of his last 4 appearances vs CF Montreal in Major League Soccer.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a comfortable Seattle win. The moneyline has the hosts at -250 (Polymarket), and the soccer case backs that price. Montreal struggle to finish, lose aerial duels and defend set pieces poorly, which is exactly where Seattle do damage. The visitors can nick a goal against a Seattle side that lets opponents create, but our projection still has Seattle well clear in a game with more than three goals expected.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market, with Seattle's attack up against a Montreal side that has lost 7 of its last 8. This one lives in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and the projected total backs the over. Seattle have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 games against Montreal in all competitions, and Montreal's own recent MLS outings have cleared the same line.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Montreal should get a goal against a Seattle defense that struggles to stop scoring opportunities, while Seattle are expected to score freely. This sits in the Both Teams To Score market, and it fits the high-scoring script. There have been 3+ goals in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these clubs in Major League Soccer, and Montreal's projected output sits just shy of a goal, so the visitors getting on the board is no stretch.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Same Game Parlay

This Same Game Parlay combines Seattle goals, a busy corner count, a Hassani Dotson card and Daniel Rios to score.

Leg one is Seattle Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. It has hit in 5 of their last 6 games, and Montreal's shaky set-piece defending plays right into Seattle's hands.

Over 12.5 in the Total Corners market has hit in each of Seattle's last 3 games. Seattle like to control play in the opposition half, and Montreal cross often and play with width.

Hassani Dotson To Be Shown A Card has landed twice across his past three outings. He is back in the Seattle midfield, and Montreal's direct, long-ball approach will keep him busy.

Daniel Rios in the Anytime Goalscorer market has found the net in two of his past three games. He is the probable starter up top, and Seattle are vulnerable to through balls.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Talking Points

Montreal's schedule is the subplot here. They host Forge FC in the Canadian Championship on October 21, and this is a side that rotates its lineup often, so Eullaffroy could manage minutes in Seattle. That only tilts things further toward the hosts, whose attack leans heavily down the right. Paul Arriola has attempted 3+ shots in four of his last five MLS outings against Montreal, which makes him the obvious outlet.

Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal Predictions FAQs

When is the Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal MLS game?

The game kicks off at 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Where is Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal being played?

The game is being played at Lumen Field in Seattle.

What are the probable lineups for Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal?

Both sides are listed in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Seattle's probable starters include goalkeeper A. Thomas and forward D. Joveljic, while CF Montreal's include goalkeeper S. Breza and forward D. Ríos.

What is the prediction for Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal?

A Seattle Sounders FC home win is rated the most probable result, ahead of a tie and a CF Montreal win.

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