# CF Montreal predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew

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CF Montreal are without Vera at home to Columbus Crew in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 25 official matches is: Gillier in goal, a back five of Vera, Petrasso, Bugaj, Morales and Neal, and Owusu leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

Formation: 4-3-3

## The XI

1. GK: [Gillier](https://starting11.com/player/gillier)
2. DEF: [Vera](https://starting11.com/player/vera) (out)
3. DEF: [Petrasso](https://starting11.com/player/petrasso)
4. DEF: [Bugaj](https://starting11.com/player/bugaj)
5. DEF: [Morales](https://starting11.com/player/morales)
6. DEF: [Neal](https://starting11.com/player/neal-8667) (doubtful)
7. MID: [Longstaff](https://starting11.com/player/longstaff-0419)
8. MID: [Loturi](https://starting11.com/player/loturi)
9. MID: [Carmona](https://starting11.com/player/carmona)
10. MID: [Synchuk](https://starting11.com/player/synchuk)
11. FWD: [Owusu](https://starting11.com/player/owusu-6140) (doubtful)

## Team news

- Unavailable: Vera (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 18 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Neal and Owusu.
- Based on starts across 25 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for CF Montreal, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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