This week, Orlando City will travel to face the Montreal Impact in a match that has huge playoff implications. With the Impact just two slots ahead of Orlando in the Eastern Conference, a good result in Montreal could propel Orlando City to the next stage in their playoff push. But what will Orlando need to do to get the three points? Here is a breakdown of the Montreal Impact.
Recent Matches
Despite a stunning ten-man victory over Toronto FC last weekend, the Impact are not that hot right now. They’ve won just two out of their last five matches, with their latest results being a 1-0 win over Toronto FC and a 1-1 draw against D.C. United. Calum Mallace received a red card for violent conduct in the match against Toronto, but it was overturned by the league during the week, so Mallace will be available on Wednesday.
Who’s Hot
Ignacio Piatti scored the lone goal in the match against Toronto FC. He has the 4th most goals in the league this season at 14, just one more than Orlando City Forward Cyle Larin. The defense also had a hot game against Toronto, holding their opponents to just three shots-on-goal.
Who’s Not
Didier Drogba has been a huge let down for Montreal in recent matches. Despite starting in four out of the last five matches, Drogba has no goals and no assists. For his last goal, you have to go all the way back to July.
Power Rankings
Montreal finished 9th in the MLS Power Rankings last week after an impressive 1-0 win over Toronto FC. Orlando City is currently in 14th place in the rankings, taking a tough loss against Toronto FC but rebounding nicely against New York City FC.
Head-To-Head
Orlando City and Montreal have faced off four times in the MLS, playing three matches against each other last year and one earlier this season that resulted in a 2-1 victory for Orlando. Their record against Montreal is 2-1-1.
