Orlando City host Montreal at the Exploria Stadium in MLS action on Thursday, with both teams enjoying strong seasons so far.Orlando City are currently third in the Eastern Conference table, three points off Nashville in second. However, Oscar Pareja's side have faltered of late and will be going into the game off the back of a 3-0 loss against Atlanta United last time out. They will be looking to bounce back with a win against Montreal on Thursday.Montreal have also been in inconsistent form and will be going into the game following a 1-0 loss against Nashville at the weekend. Wilfried Nancy's side are currently seventh in the table, with a win on Thursday potentially taking them up into the top four.Notre soirée au Stade Saputo - on se reprend contre Orlando mercredi 👊@Videotron | #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/rq4GxTXcdi— CF Montréal (@clubdefootmtl) September 12, 2021Both sides will want to bounce back from poor results last time out, and that should make for a well-contested matchup on Thursday.Orlando City vs Montreal Head-to-HeadOrlando City have slightly edged the recent head-to-head record between the two sides, having won three of their last five meetings, with Montreal winning the other two.Orlando came away as 1-0 winners the last time the two sides met back in November 2020. Daryl Dike's first-half goal ensured the three points on the night.Orlando City Form Guide: D-W-D-W-LMontreal Form Guide: W-D-D-W-LOrlando City vs Montreal Team NewsMendez will be a huge miss for OrlandoOrlando CityOrlando City have no new injury worries following their 3-0 loss against Atlanta United last time out.Jhegson Mendez and Alexandre Pato are still unavailable due to injury.Injured: Jhegson Mendez, Alexandre PatoDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneMontrealMontreal came away unscathed from their 1-0 loss to Nashville at the weekend.Ballou Tabla, Lassi Lappalainen and Robert Orri Thorkelsson will all miss the game due to injury.Injured: Ballou Tabla, Lassi Lappalainen, Robert Orri ThorkelssonDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneOrlando City vs Montreal Predicted XIBig week coming up 💪 @luisnani | #VamosOrlando pic.twitter.com/k5nyytOWH1— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 13, 2021Orlando City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Adam Grinwis; Joao Moutinho, Robin Jansson, Antonio Carlos, Ruan; Joseph Dezart, Junior Urso; Nani, Chris Mueller, Silvester van der Water; Daryl DikeMontreal Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Sebastian Breza; Kamal Miller, Rudy Camacho, Aljaz Struna; Mathieu Choiniere, Victor Wanyama, Samuele Piette, Zachary Brault-Guillard; Djordje Mihailovic, Joaquin Torres; Bjorn Maars JohnsenOrlando City vs Montreal PredictionBoth sides have been in inconsistent form of late, but the hosts could have the edge on Thursday.We predict a tight game with Orlando City coming away with the win.Prediction: Orlando City 1-0 Montreal