Nashville SC vs CF Montreal

Nashville SC are rewriting the Eastern Conference script with a flawless home record — seven wins and a draw from eight at their own ground — and they face a CF Montreal side that has shipped three goals per game on the road this season. The intrigue lies in the heavy rotation both coaches have made, with five regulars missing from each lineup, which could disrupt the hosts’ rhythm and give Montreal's attack a rare window against a reshuffled backline. Hany Mukhtar remains the creative heartbeat for Nashville, and his ability to unpick a Montreal defence that has kept just one away clean sheet will likely prove the difference. Montreal have found the net in most away trips but rarely without conceding, so the pattern of an open, high-scoring home win holds even with second-stringers. The contest should settle into Nashville’s favour as their depth and home comfort outweigh Montreal’s travel sickness.