CF Montreal in better shape than Toronto entering derby

CF Montreal looks to extend their unbeaten run to four games when they host last-place Toronto FC in the latest installment of the 401 Derby on Friday.

Montreal (7-7-7, 28 points) is 1-0-2 in its past three matches after a five-game winless slide, propelling the club above the playoff cut-off line.

It's been tight battles right to the end, with 11 of Montreal's past 16 contests decided by a single goal. The other five e