The Montreal Impact host Columbus Crew SC Saturday April 13, 2019 1:00 PM ET at Stade Saputo. Montreal has back-to-back scoreless road draws as Columbus has posted back-to-back wins and seated on-top of the Eastern Conference.
Crew SC Best Start Since 2010
Through the first six matches in 2019 the Crew have a winning record of 4-1-1, which is the Club’s best record since 2010 when they began 4-0-2. The Crew is also undefeated when playing at MAPFRE Stadium with a regular season record of 3-0-1.
Photo Courtesy of Columbus Crew SC CommunicationsHistory at Stade Saputo
Impact: 5 wins, 16 goals
Crew SC: 2 wins, 7 goals
Combined: 1 draw
Strength of Crew Defense
The Crew have only allowed four goals through six regular-season matches, including four shutouts. They’ve allowed the second-fewest goals only behind Seattle Sounders FC at three goals.
Francis to Make his 100th Appearance
Waylon Francis is closing in on making his 100th regular-season appearance in the MLS. Francis played for Crew SC from 2014-2018, playing for Seattle Sounders FC in 2018 before rejoining the Crew. Francis currently has 99 regular-season appearances with 85 starts and providing 19 assists.
Photo Courtesy of Columbus Crew SC CommunicationsInjury Report
Columbus Crew SC
OUT: Milton Valenzuela (D)- torn ACL
OUT: Harrison Afful (D)- broken jaw
Montreal Impact
OUT: Ken Krolicki (M)- dislocated right elbow
OUT: Jason Beaulieu (GK)- cyst on left knee
OUT: Ignacio Piatti (M)- knee injury
Officials
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Assistant Referees: Jason White, Gianni Facchini
4th Official: Fotis Bazakos
VAR: Christina Unkel
