San Diego FC vs CF Montreal Prediction & BETTING TIPS - 22/02/2026

San Diego FC begin their inaugural MLS campaign with confidence after a 2–0 win over San Jose Earthquakes in their final friendly, though their 1–0 loss to UNAM Pumas in the CONCACAF Champions League exposed some defensive gaps. Anyhow, we predict a 3-1 home win as Montreal failed to impress in preseason. San Diego’s preseason numbers are strong: 2.00 goals scored per match and a solid 1.70 points per game overall, including 33% clean sheets at home. With an expected goals of 1.77, San Diego look capable of creating chances consistently.CF Montreal, on the other hand, travel to Southern California on the back of a disappointing 2–0 loss to Tampa Bay, highlighting continued defensive concerns. Their preseason and last-season data show issues at the back, conceding 1.60 goals per match overall and keeping 0% clean sheets. Montréal’s attack can be streaky—failing to score in 30% of outings—though their away scoring average of 1.67 suggests they can trouble opponents when given space.