TIPS - CF Montreal VS New York Red Bulls

[(CF Montreal) Weakness]:
1. CF Montreal's top scorer, Owusu, has only scored 1 penalty in the last 5 league matches, with no goals from open play, indicating poor recent form.
2. CF Montreal forwards Giacomo Vrioni, Kwadwo Opoku, and defender Jalen Neal will still be absent from this league match due to injuries.
3. CF Montreal lost 0-2 at home to Saint Louis City in the last league match, failing to win in 2 consecutive league games, indicating poor form.
4. CF Montreal's offensive firepower is severely lacking. They have scored only 29 goals in 30 league matches this season, averaging less than 1 goal per game, making them one of the teams with the second fewest goals in the league.
5. CF Montreal's defense has some issues recently, conceding 7 goals in the last 5 league matches, with goals conceded in every match during this period.
6. CF Montreal's home field advantage is virtually nonexistent. They have recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in 15 home league matches this season, making them the team with the worst home record in Group B of the league.

[(New York Red Bulls) Strength]:
1. New York Red Bulls midfielder Forsberg scored 1 goal in the last league match, helping the team equalize at one point. He has contributed 10 goals and 7 assists in the league this season and is the absolute core of the team's offense.
2. New York Red Bulls' defensive performance is commendable, conceding only 2 goals in their last 4 league matches, with 2 clean sheets during this period.
3. In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New York Red Bulls have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, giving them a slight advantage in recent encounters.

[(New York Red Bulls) Weakness]:
1. New York Red Bulls lost 1-2 away to Portland Timbers in the last league match, with 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 3 league games, indicating poor form.
2. New York Red Bulls' offense is weak, scoring only 2 goals in their last 4 league matches, averaging 0.5 goals per game.
3. New York Red Bulls are uncompetitive away from home, recording 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 8 official away matches.

[Tips]:
CF Montreal are currently in poor form, having failed to win in their last 2 league matches.

The team's performance is unbalanced in both offense and defense, and their home strength is very limited.

New York Red Bulls are also in poor form recently, with weak offense and poor away performances, although their defense is quite solid.

Judging from the head-to-head record between the two sides, New York Red Bulls have a slight advantage, but given their recent form and away performance, it will be difficult for them to secure an easy away win.

CF Montreal are expected to remain unbeaten at home.

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CF Montreal (+0/0.5)