There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Major League Soccer table so far. Here's the New York City - Montreal Impact latest:
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
New York City form and stats
The story so far in the Major League Soccer for New York City at their home stadium (Yankee Stadium) is 5 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.
York are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-3 away versus Columbus Crew. Before that, York played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Orlando City.
York's goalkeeper Sean Johnson was extremely busy against Columbus Crew, saving the team from a uglier defeat with a stunning six saves.
There will be little rest for York after this match as they are travelling to Toronto for a Major League Soccer game in only four days.
York have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Yankee Stadium with 16 goals in 9 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 9 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. 10 goals have been conceded.
Montreal Impact form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most conceded goals (36) in Major League Soccer, on their Major League Soccer travels is 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
Bojan Krkić and Maximiliano Urruti scored in Montreal Impact's previous match, the home game against Inter Miami that ended 2-1. A 2-3 loss hosting New England before that.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Nashville SC in just three days.
Montreal Impact are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 13 times in 8 away games so far. The Montreal Impact manager T. Henry has some worries about the defense as 17 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: York won five, Montreal Impact won one and four draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, seven matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  R. Quioto Robinson 6 goals |  M. Urruti 5 goals |   A. Tinnerholm 4 goals |
New York City missing players
Montreal Impact missing players
| New York City | Montreal Impact | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 9 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 28 | 17 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 13 | 29 |
| 23 | 13 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 18 | 37 |
| 90% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 57% | 70% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 78% | 75% |
| 48% | 70% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 78% | 70% |
| 38% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 56% | 45% |
| 10% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 22% | 25% |
| 48% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 78% | 70% |
| 29% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 15% |
| 33% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 11% | 15% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 315 | 188 | 17 | Total Shots | T S | 12 | 83 | 197 |
| 116 | 68 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 29 | 78 |
| 24% | 25% | 14% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 45% | 37% |
- Montreal Impact has the most conceded goals (36) in Major League Soccer
- Montreal Impact has the most conceded goals in the first half (19) in Major League Soccer
- Montreal Impact has the most dropped points from leading position (10) in Major League Soccer
- Montreal Impact has the most matches over the total-line (13) in Major League Soccer
- Montreal Impact have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Montreal Impact haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- New York City have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- New York City haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Toronto | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 41 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 34 |
| 4 | Orlando City | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 32 |
| 5 | New England | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | New York City | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 27 |
| 7 | New York RB | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | -1 | 25 |
| 8 | Montreal Impact | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -7 | 23 |
| 9 | Nashville SC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -4 | 20 |
| 11 | Atlanta United | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 19 |
| 12 | Inter Miami | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -10 | 18 |
| 13 | Cincinnati | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 22 | -19 | 16 |
| 14 | DC United | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -16 | 15 |