There's no exiting this stadium without a winner tonight as it's the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-finals meeting between Montreal Impact and Cruz Azul. Game on!
It's quite the trip for Cruz Azul when visiting Montreal Impact as the cities are 4600 kilometers apart.
It's no vacation for neither Montreal Impact nor Cruz Azul as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Montreal Impact form and stats
Montreal was eliminated in the quarter-finals last season in the CONCACAF Champions League. Olimpia was too strong.The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Montreal Impact at their home stadium (Stade Olympique) is 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat.
The supporters are hoping that Montreal Impact will strike back in this fixture, putting things right after the 1-4 away loss in the match against New York City. Midfield player Mihailovic got a match rating of 7.23 in that game, the max score being 10. Mihailovic served one assist, hit four key passes and dribled past the opponent 2 of 2 times.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Montreal have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found nine matches with the results: Won four, drawn three and lost two.
The manager Nancy will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Atlanta United in only three days.
At Stade Olympique, Montreal Impact has the goal stats of 1-2 (for/against) from 1 league fixture.
Cruz Azul form and stats
Cruz Azul's mission in CONCACAF Champions League last season failed in the semi-finals against Monterrey.The visitors are W2-D2-L0 on the road this term. That's in the Liga MX.
Cruz Azul go into this game after a win, the home game against Pumas UNAM that ended 2-1.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Cruz playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were five Cruz Azul wins, two draws and two defeats.
Cruz Azul have another match away from home in just three days, a Liga MX match against Pachuca. A strenuous itinerary for the visitors!
Cruz have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 9 goals from 4 away matches. 5 goals have been conceded by Cruz Azul in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have battled earlier this season: Cruz Azul - Montreal 1-0.Top Goalscorers
  S. Giménez 6 goals | B. Angulo Tenorio 5 goals | J. Escobar Chena 4 goals |
Montreal Impact missing players
Cruz Azul missing players
| Montreal Impact | Cruz Azul | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 11 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 5 | 6 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Lost | L | 2 | 8 | ||
| 34 | 21 | Scored | S | 16 | 35 | ||
| 33 | 16 | Conceded | C | 13 | 33 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 72% | ||
| 52% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 18% | 16% | ||
| 56% | 54% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 60% | ||
| 20% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 32% | ||
| 28% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 18% | 12% | ||
| 6.2 | 6.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.3 | 5.1 | ||
| 4.2 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.6 | ||
| 1.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.4 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 11.4 | 13.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.4 | 11.6 | ||
| 4.5 | 5.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 4.3 | ||
| 28% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 47% | 34% | ||
| 11.2 | 8.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13 | 11.8 | ||
| 4.3 | 3.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Union | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | New York RB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | DC United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | Atlanta United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | New York City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | New England | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 3 |
| 11 | Toronto | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| 12 | Inter Miami | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Pachuca | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 22 |
| 2 | Puebla | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | Tigres UANL | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 20 |
| 4 | Atlas | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | Monterrey | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| 7 | Leon | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 8 | Toluca | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -7 | 13 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| 10 | Pumas UNAM | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 11 | Santos Laguna | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 11 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 13 | Tijuana | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -6 | 11 |
| 14 | Atletico San Luis | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -2 | 10 |
| 15 | Queretaro | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 8 |
| 16 | Juárez | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 17 | America | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 18 | Mazatlan | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -7 | 7 |
