MLS: Montreal v Orlando betting preview, tip & TV details

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Orlando’s truly awful away record makes them easy enough to oppose at Eastern Conference rivals Montreal.

City have lost 14 of their last 18 away games, with just one road win in the last 11 months.

Tenth in the standings having lost four of their last five MLS matches, James O’Connor’s side are hard to trust anywhere but especially whenever they head out of Florida.

The Impact look a good price for a side who are third in the standings and they are probably better than that.

Remi Garde’s men lie just two points behind pacesetters DC United after 16 rounds despite having played just five fixtures at home.

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They come into the game fresh from a hard-earned 2-1 win at home to Real Salt Lake on Wednesday evening. For anyone considering the Montreal-Montreal double-result bet, bear in mind their opening goal against Salt Lake was the first time they had managed a first-half goal in 13 games.

Ignacio Piatti, their ace frontman, has been ruled out for up to three months with a knee injury and Orlando will be delighted he’s not involved. The Argentinian has scored eight goals against the Floridians in their last five showdowns, finding the net in every one of those encounters.

His absence, though, might not be that significant. The 34-year-old has started only four of their 16 matches this season.

Nani’s desire for passport stamps has seen the much-travelled Portuguese flyer wind up in Orlando this season, and he has already scored seven times for them. Montreal should win if they can keep the 32-year-old quiet.

Recommendation
Montreal
2pts 19-20 Betway, RedZone

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