The teams went to half-time at Stade Saputo. In the first 45 minutes, Montréal is tied 0-0 against Columbus.
The home team faces this match with reinforced spirits after winning in the previous round. Meanwhile, the visitors only earned one point and will have the opportunity to increase their advantage in the fight for higher positions.
CF Montréal defeated Toronto FC 4-3 in their previous match and will seek another favorable result at home. In the last 4 matches played, they won 3 and lost 1.
Columbus Crew SC earned one point in the previous round, after a 0-0 draw with Chicago Fire. In the last matches they played, they got 1 win and 3 draws.
Lukasz Szpala was selected as the referee for the match at Stade Saputo.
Probable lineup for CF Montréal today
The team led by Wilfried Nancy sets up their game with a 4-4-2 formation with James Pantemis in goal; Joel Waterman, Rudy Camacho, Kamal Miller, and Alistair Johnston in defense; Djordje Mihailovic, Samuel Piette, Victor Wanyama, and Mathieu Choiniere in midfield; and Romell Quioto and Mason Toye in the forward line.
Probable lineup for Columbus Crew SC today
On the other hand, Caleb Porter's team stands on the field with a 4-5-1 strategy with Eloy Room in goal; Steven Moreira, Jonathan Mensah, Milos Degenek, William Sands in defense; Aidan Morris, Darlington Nagbe, Luis Díaz, Lucas Zelarayán, and Derrick Etienne Jr. in midfield; and Cucho Hernández in the forward line.