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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.
Both 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-Head
Orlando 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-L
Montreal Form Guide: W-D-D-W-L
Orlando City vs Montreal Team News
Orlando City
Orlando 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 Pato
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Montreal
Montreal 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 Thorkelsson
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Orlando City vs Montreal Predicted XI
Orlando 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 Dike
Montreal 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 Johnsen
Orlando City vs Montreal Prediction
Both 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
