Canadian Derby 402 is Coming | CF Montreal vs. Toronto FC

For MLS Matchday 27, CF Montreal and Toronto FC will face off in a crucial encounter. CF Montreal will host Toronto FC, who will visit a challenging venue where they have struggled in recent years.

Both teams are not in their best form of the season, with Toronto FC currently in 8th place and CF Montreal in 9th, each with 27 points. However, Toronto FC has played 25 matches this season, while Montreal has played 24.

An Exciting Match Preview

Over the past 5 years, these teams have met approximately 36 times, with CF Montreal leading with 16 victories compared to Toronto FC's 15, and 5 draws. CF Montreal holds a slight advantage, but Toronto FC will look to even the score on July 20.

In the last 5 encounters, Toronto FC has won only 1 match, while CF Montreal has won the other 4. The most recent victory for Toronto FC was this season, on May 18, at BMO Field, where they defeated Montreal 5-1 in the 401 Derby, marking their best performance of the season with exceptional quality and concentration.

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Entering the Playoffs remains quite complicated, especially with both teams dropping important points in their last 10 matches. The upcoming games are expected to be even more challenging as the season progresses, adding to the difficulty for both teams.

Although it has been 2 months since that match and both teams have faced difficulties since then, this game will be crucial as they fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. John Herdman will aim to bounce back from the painful 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami, which cost them 3 crucial points. The hope is that Toronto FC will recover from this setback in their visit to Montreal.