CF Montréal vs D.C. United Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
12th-placed CF Montréal (4-1-8) travel to Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia to face 8th-placed D.C. United (4-5-5) on Saturday, May 23, 2026. D.C. United come into this in decent form (DLDWW) while CF Montréal are in mixed form (LDWLW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 7:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 0:30 am BST |
| Venue | Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
D.C. United — DLDWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1-1 | St. Louis CITY SC |
| L | 3-1 | Chicago Fire FC |
| D | 2-2 | Nashville SC |
| W | 2-0 | New York City FC |
| W | 3-2 | Orlando City SC |
CF Montréal — LDWLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-0 | Chicago Fire FC |
| D | 2-2 | Portland Timbers |
| W | 2-0 | Orlando City SC |
| L | 3-1 | Atlanta United FC |
| W | 1-0 | New York City FC |
D.C. United have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with St. Louis CITY SC. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
CF Montréal have picked up 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Chicago Fire FC. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
D.C. United
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Tai Baribo | Matches: 11, Goals: 7 |
| Goals | Louis Munteanu | Matches: 10, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | João Peglow | Matches: 14, Assists: 3 |
| Assists | Silvan Hefti | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Louis Munteanu | 29 |
| Total Shots | João Peglow | 21 |
| Saves | Sean Johnson | 48 |
CF Montréal
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Prince Owusu | Matches: 13, Goals: 6 |
| Goals | Wikelman Carmona | Matches: 11, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Prince Owusu | Matches: 13, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Matthew Longstaff | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Iván Jaime | 27 |
| Total Shots | Prince Owusu | 21 |
| Saves | Thomas Gillier | 39 |
Players to Watch
Tai Baribo has been D.C. United's standout performer this season, contributing 7 goals in 11 appearances. The D.C. United talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player CF Montréal will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. João Peglow (3 assists in 14 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For CF Montréal, Prince Owusu leads the way with 6 goals in 13 appearances. Prince Owusu has contributed 5 assists in 13 appearances and will be looking to unlock the D.C. United defense with creative passing. CF Montréal will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Red Bull New York | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 19 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 8 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -17 | 14 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | CF Montréal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -9 | 13 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 11 |
Season Stats Comparison
| D.C. United | Stat | CF Montréal |
|---|---|---|
| -4 | Goal Difference | -9 |
| 17 | Goals Scored | 18 |
| 10 | Assists | 12 |
| 21 | Goals Conceded | 27 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| D.C. United (ML) | -115 |
| CF Montréal (ML) | 270 |
| Spread | DC -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have D.C. United as the slight favorite at -115, with CF Montréal the underdog at 270. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on CF Montréal vs D.C. United including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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