Montreal Impact vs Columbus Crew: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Montreal Impact prepare to host Columbus Crew on September 20, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Montreal Impact, currently 15th in the standings with 21 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 14 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Columbus Crew, sitting 13th with 23 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Montreal Impact and Columbus Crew have been competitive, with Columbus Crew claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Colorado Rapids, Montreal Impact recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Breza, , Morales, Neal, Ceballos, Loturi, Piette, Carmona, Streit, Osei Owusu, Sealy. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Columbus Crew's last outing came against New York Red Bulls, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Schulte, Amundsen, Zawadzki, Moreira, Lennon, Gomes, Karumanchi, Giaccone, Rodriguez, Tapia, Mendez. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Montreal Impact are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Montreal Impact and Columbus Crew are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Montreal Impact's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Columbus Crew's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Montreal Impact vs Columbus Crew in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.