Nashville SC vs CF Montreal MLS Match: Live Updates, Score, Start Time, & TV Channel Info

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Nashville SC vs CF Montreal MLS Match: Live Updates, Score, Start Time, & TV Channel Info

Nashville SC Eyes Playoff Position in Clash Against CF Montreal

Optimizing for Major League Soccer Playoffs

Nashville SC is poised to continue its impressive form in the Major League Soccer (MLS) as it squares off against CF Montreal on October 4. After securing a historic 2-1 victory over Austin FC in the U.S. Open Cup final, Nashville aims to solidify its playoff standing in the Eastern Conference. The match kicks off at 1:30 p.m. CT at Stade Saputo, promising an intense showdown as Nashville builds on its previous 3-0 triumph over Montreal earlier this season.

Nashville SC Achievements and Standings

Currently occupying sixth place in the Eastern Conference, Nashville SC, with a 16-11-5 record and 53 points, has already clinched a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Meanwhile, CF Montreal, with a record of 6-17-9 and 27 points, has been eliminated from playoff contention. As the teams prepare to meet again, Nashville is eager to enhance its position, given the close competition among playoff-bound teams.

Current Team Lineups

Nashville SC CF Montreal
  • Goalkeeper: Joe Willis
  • Defense: Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Walker Zimmerman (captain), Josh Bauer
  • Midfield: Bryan Acosta, Gaston Brugman, Alex Muyl
  • Forwards: Hany Mukhtar, Tyler Boyd, Sam Surridge
  • Goalkeeper: Thomas Gillier
  • Defense: Luca Petrasso, Brandan Craig, Jalen Neal, Bode Hidalgo
  • Midfield: Olger Escobar, Matty Longstaff, Victor Loturi
  • Forwards: Ivan Jaime, Dante Sealy, Prince Owusu (captain)

Injury Reports and Betting Odds

Before the match, Nashville SC faces injury concerns with Matthew Corcoran (international duty), Julian Gaines (thigh), Wyatt Meyer (foot), Jonathan Perez (thigh), and Taylor Washington (knee) sidelined. Ahmed Qasem is questionable due to an ankle injury. CF Montreal will play without Dawid Bugaj, Owen Graham-Roache, Samuel Piette, and Efrain Morales due to lower-body injuries, along with Hennadii Synchuk on international duty, while Giacomo Vrioni remains questionable with a lower body issue.

As for betting odds via BetMGM, Nashville holds a moneyline of -110, Montreal +250, and a tie at +280. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals, favoring over at -175.

How to Watch Nashville SC vs. CF Montreal

Fans can catch the action live with the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. This broadcast is part of a decade-long partnership between MLS and Apple TV, ensuring all regular-season and playoff games are available for fans across the globe.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on Nashville SC’s quest for a superior playoff position as they face CF Montreal. For more details on Nashville SC’s ongoing celebration of their U.S. Open Cup victory, events are scheduled at Geodis Park.