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Colorado coach warns team against looking past Montreal

Colorado faces Montreal in MLS before a crucial cup match, impacting betting markets.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 12 September 2026

Colorado head coach Matt Wells wants his squad to stay fully focused on their upcoming MLS fixture against Montreal. The team has a crucial cup semi final coming up next week, but Wells insists that looking ahead will cost them the three points. Bettors should note this warning because complacency often ruins accumulator bets.

Match odds and market movement

Bookmakers currently price Colorado as strong favorites to win this weekend fixture. Their win probability sits above fifty percent according to recent data models. Montreal occupies the bottom spot in the Eastern Conference and enters this match on a three game losing streak.

Recent form heavily favors the home side despite their upcoming cup distraction. Colorado recently drew with Austin to end a long run without a stalemate. Montreal lost to Charlotte in their previous outing and struggles significantly on the road.

Key players to watch

Paxten Aaronson provides a major offensive spark for Colorado after scoring five goals this season. Daniel Rios leads the attacking threat for Montreal with four goals of his own. Punters looking at goalscorer markets will want to keep a close eye on both athletes.

Head to head records also suggest a difficult afternoon for the visiting team. Colorado has historically dominated this fixture by winning six out of nine previous meetings. Bettors backing the home win will find shorter odds due to these strong historical trends.