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CF Montréal 0–1 Inter Miami: MLS Match Review
CF Montréal 0–1 Inter Miami: MLS Match Review. Verified final score, post-match context, data analysis, matchup history and the archived pre-match assessment.
Match
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami
Author
OddNexo Editorial Team
Final score and verified result
Fixture
Final score
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami
0–1
Inter Miami won 1–0 at CF Montréal after Luis Suárez scored the late deciding goal at Stade Saputo.
Post-match analysis
The match remained level deep into the contest before one late finish settled it. Miami's winning run mattered, but the narrow score confirms why the preview's risk discussion should be retained alongside the result.
Pre-match analysis archive
The analysis below is preserved as the pre-match research snapshot. It is historical context, not a current betting recommendation, and confirmed post-match information takes priority.
Updated before kick-off on July 25, 2026. CF Montréal host Inter Miami at Stade Saputo on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET / 23:30 UTC. Our main result direction is Inter Miami to win, with 2–1 to Miami as the score prediction. Inter Miami or draw is the more cautious side of the call.
Miami arrive second in the Eastern Conference after five consecutive league victories. Montréal have defended well since the World Cup break but have not scored in two MLS matches. That contrast makes the visitors the stronger result selection, although Montréal's recent suppression of shots on target keeps confidence at moderate rather than high.
Miami's five-game winning run and 19-point advantage
Main risk
Montréal allowed only one shot on target across the last two games
No current betting price was verified. This preview evaluates the matchup from confirmed records, results and player information. Official lineups and event status should be checked close to kick-off.
Match details
Detail
Information
Competition
Major League Soccer 2026
Fixture
CF Montréal vs Inter Miami CF
Date
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Kick-off
7:30 p.m. ET / 23:30 UTC
Venue
Stade Saputo, Montréal, Quebec
Broadcast
Apple TV; RDS and TSN in Canada
Pre-match status
Scheduled at review time
The official Montréal match notice and Miami's 2026 schedule confirm the fixture, location and kick-off. Both teams played on Wednesday, but Miami also travel across the border for the second game of the week.
Current records comparison
Team
Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Points
Eastern position
CF Montréal
16
4
3
9
15
13th
Inter Miami
16
10
4
2
34
2nd
Miami have 19 more points from the same number of matches. Their ten wins are more than double Montréal's total, while only two defeats show that Miami can recover even when their defensive performance is uneven.
The table difference is large enough to make Miami the logical starting point, but it should not be converted into a guaranteed away win. Montréal have already shown they can make home matches compact, and Miami needed an 87th-minute goal to beat Chicago on Wednesday.
CF Montréal recent form
Latest match
Result
Verified signal
Nashville SC vs Montréal
1–0
Defeat by a second-half penalty
Montréal vs Toronto FC
0–0
Clean sheet at Stade Saputo
Last two MLS matches
0 goals scored, 1 conceded
Strong defending, limited finishing
Opponent shots on target
One across the two games
Defensive structure is improving
Montréal returned from the World Cup break with a scoreless derby against Toronto and then lost narrowly at Nashville. The official Nashville result records a 1–0 defeat; the club's Miami preview adds that Sam Surridge's penalty ended 158 minutes without conceding.
The defensive sequence is encouraging. Only one opposition shot on target across two matches indicates that Montréal are protecting Thomas Gillier effectively. The attacking sequence is the concern: two matches without a goal means a strong defensive plan may still produce only one point if the final pass and finish do not improve.
Prince Owusu's return to the attacking group matters because his nine goals and five assists make him Montréal's most productive league player. Whether the home side can supply him regularly against Miami is more important than raw possession.
Inter Miami recent form
Latest checkpoint
Verified detail
July 22 result
Inter Miami 3–2 Chicago Fire
Winning streak
Five MLS matches
League record
10–4–2, 34 points
Chicago scorers
Luis Suárez twice, Preston Plambeck
Late-game signal
Plambeck scored the winner in the 87th minute
Miami resumed league play with another victory despite falling behind in the first half and being pegged back at 2–2. Suárez converted a penalty and then finished a combination with Germán Berterame before Plambeck decided the match from a rebound.
The official Miami recap confirms the five-game run and shows why the visitors remain dangerous without relying on one route to goal. The starting attack contained Mateo Silvetti, Berterame and Suárez; a young substitute then supplied the winner.
Miami also conceded twice, which prevents a clean-sheet prediction. Chicago opened the scoring and later equalised, forcing Miami to win the game a second time. Montréal may not create the same volume, but a home goal is plausible if Miami again leave space after losing possession.
Attacking and defensive comparison
Signal
CF Montréal
Inter Miami
Last match
Lost 0–1
Won 3–2
Post-break goals
0 in two MLS matches
3 in one MLS match
Primary scorer
Prince Owusu, 9 league goals
Lionel Messi, 12; Suárez, 8
Primary creator
Owusu, 5 assists
Messi and Segovia, 8 each
Current defensive note
One shot on target allowed in two
Two goals conceded to Chicago
The matchup is not simply a strong attack against a weak defence. Montréal's defence has recently been the most reliable part of the team, while Miami's back line allowed Chicago to score twice. The difference is what happens after conceding: Miami possess more proven routes to a second and third goal.
If Montréal keep the match level deep into the second half, their chance improves because Miami may feel Wednesday's effort and travel. If Miami score early, Montréal will have to open a structure that has worked well precisely because it has stayed compact.
Head-to-head context
Reference
Record or result
All-time series before this match
Miami 5 wins, Montréal 6, 1 draw
2025 meetings
Two Inter Miami wins
Latest Stade Saputo meeting
Montréal 1–4 Inter Miami
Total meetings
12
The historical series is relatively balanced, so the prediction does not rely on a long-term Miami dominance claim. The most recent season, however, belongs to the visitors: Miami won both 2025 league meetings and scored four in Montréal.
The 4–1 result supports Miami's ability to create at this venue, but both squads have changed. It should be treated as relevant context rather than a repeat-score forecast. Montréal's current defensive sequence points to a much tighter game.
Player news and availability boundary
Player or team
Verified information
What remains unconfirmed
Luis Suárez
Two goals vs Chicago; 100 Miami appearances and 50 goals
Saturday minutes after a short turnaround
Lionel Messi
Leads Miami with 12 league goals; did not start or appear in the Wednesday lineup
Availability for Montréal
Telasco Segovia
Eight league assists and started Wednesday
Saturday role
Prince Owusu
Nine goals and five assists in 15 appearances
Final starting role
Brayan Ceballos
Acquired by Montréal on July 24
Registration and immediate selection
Casemiro
Miami announced the signing subject to P-1 visa
Eligibility for this match
The lineups are not confirmed. It would be inaccurate to promise Messi's presence or absence based only on Wednesday's team, and it would be equally unsafe to place either new signing into a probable eleven without registration confirmation.
Suárez is the verified focal point. His brace took him to eight league goals and five goals across his last two MLS appearances. Montréal must deny the return pass around the box rather than focus only on his first touch.
Tactical matchup
Montréal's first task is to protect the central corridor and make Miami circulate outside the block. Their last two performances show an ability to suppress shots on target, but Miami move the ball faster around the penalty area than Toronto did and have more finishers than Nashville needed.
Owusu can give Montréal an outlet when the home side regain possession. If he holds the first pass, wide runners can attack the space behind Miami's full-backs. Direct transitions are likely to be more productive than a slow possession contest against Segovia and David Ruiz.
Miami should avoid turning the match into repeated end-to-end attacks. The visitors can use Suárez as a reference point, Berterame's movement and Segovia's final pass to pull Montréal's back line away from its protected shape. A patient first goal is worth more than early volume with poor rest defence.
Set pieces may also matter. A low-event first half increases the value of one delivery, rebound or penalty. Montréal lost in Nashville through a spot kick; Miami used a penalty to begin the comeback against Chicago.
Prediction logic
Evidence
Effect on the prediction
Miami have 34 points to Montréal's 15
Strong away result signal
Miami have won five straight
Supports continuation of the run
Montréal have not scored since the restart
Limits home win confidence
Montréal allowed one shot on target in two games
Reduces predicted margin
Miami conceded twice to Chicago
Supports a Montréal goal
Suárez scored twice on Wednesday
Provides a verified away focal point
Messi's status is unconfirmed
Prevents a high-confidence Miami call
Both teams played Wednesday
Makes rotation and late fatigue relevant
The best synthesis is a narrow Miami win rather than a large away score. The visitors have the superior season, more match-winning options and a demonstrated ability to recover from setbacks. Montréal's defensive trend should keep the game competitive.
The 2–1 score also reflects Miami's defensive vulnerability. A 1–1 draw is the nearest alternative if Montréal keep Suárez away from central combinations. A 0–1 Miami result becomes more likely if the hosts' scoring drought continues.
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami prediction
Our final prediction is Inter Miami to win, with 2–1 to the visitors as the score lean. The 19-point gap and five-game winning sequence outweigh Montréal's home advantage, while the hosts' improved defence argues against a wide margin.
The safer result direction is Inter Miami or draw. Miami have lost only twice in 16 league matches and can produce goals through Suárez, Berterame, Segovia and their bench even when the full star group is unavailable.
Confidence remains moderate. Montréal's last two defensive performances are strong enough to challenge the prediction, and Miami are playing on three days' rest after a demanding 3–2 win.
Game-state scenarios
First major event
Likely effect
Miami score first
Montréal must leave its compact block and give Miami more transition space
Montréal score first
Miami's recovery record and attacking depth become central
Level after 60 minutes
Fresh substitutes and short-rest management decide the final phase
Early penalty or set-piece goal
The low-event Montréal plan is disrupted
A scoreless opening hour does not automatically favour Miami. It validates Montréal's defensive approach and increases the chance of a draw. The visitors' bench is still a potential separator, as Plambeck demonstrated on Wednesday.
If Montréal lead, Miami should not panic. They came from behind against Chicago and have multiple creators. The home side then face the difficult choice between defending deeper and continuing to give Owusu transition support.
What could change the view?
Official confirmation that Messi is available and starting
Significant Miami rotation after the Chicago match
Registration confirmation for Casemiro or Brayan Ceballos
A late absence involving Suárez, Owusu or either starting goalkeeper
Publication after kick-off, requiring archive treatment and removal of live prediction calls to action
FAQ
When is CF Montreal vs Inter Miami?
Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET, or 23:30 UTC.
Where is the match being played?
At Stade Saputo in Montréal, Quebec.
What is the prediction?
Inter Miami to win, with a 2–1 score prediction.
What is the safer result direction?
Inter Miami or draw.
What are the current records?
Montréal are 4–3–9 with 15 points. Miami are 10–4–2 with 34 points.
How did the teams perform on Wednesday?
Montréal lost 1–0 at Nashville. Miami beat Chicago 3–2 at home.
Is Lionel Messi playing?
His availability for this match was not confirmed in the official sources reviewed. The prediction does not assume he starts.
Who is Montréal's leading attacker?
Prince Owusu, with nine goals and five assists in 15 league appearances.
Are the lineups confirmed?
No. Recent lineups and verified player updates are context, not confirmed Saturday selections.
Sources and methodology
Fixture and Montréal's recent defensive sequence came from official club notices. Miami's record, streak, player totals and Chicago performance came from an Inter Miami news release and official recap. New signings are mentioned only within their documented registration boundaries.
The prediction is an editorial inference. Unsupported odds, invented probabilities, stale probable lineups and guaranteed outcomes were excluded.
Responsible use: This article is informational. Betting involves risk and may not be legal in every jurisdiction. Never treat a prediction as certain.
