CF Montreal looks for first victory of the season, visits the New York Red Bulls

CF Montreal (0-6-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (3-3-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York -128, Montreal +346, Draw +250; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: CF Montreal aims for its first victory of the season when it visits the New York Red Bulls.

The Red Bulls are 2-3-3 in conference matchups. The Red Bulls are ninth in the league allowing nine goals.

Montreal is 0-3-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. Montreal ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference allowing 13 goals.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has scored four goals for the Red Bulls. Emil Forsberg has three goals and one assist.

Prince-Osei Owusu has scored two goals with one assist for Montreal. Nathan-Dylan Saliba has one goal.

SEASON SO FAR: Red Bulls: Averaging 1.1 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and 3.2 corner kicks through nine games while allowing 1.0 goal per game.

Montreal: Averaging 0.4 goals, 3.1 shots on goal and 5.4 corner kicks through nine games while allowing 1.4 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Red Bulls: Roald Mitchell (injured), Daniel Edelman (injured), Marcelo Morales (injured), Cameron Harper (injured), Raheem Edwards (injured), Kyle Duncan (injured), Lewis Morgan (injured).

Montreal: None listed.

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