NYCFC
- New York City are 13th in MLS 2026 with 22 points from 16 games while Toronto FC have struggled to 16 points in 26th place.
- NYCFC's form has been mixed but their recent results have been dangerous, posting a 2-1-2 run in their last 5 matches, while Toronto have gone winless in their last 5 with two draws and three defeats.
- Pascal Jansen's NYCFC side is controlled, positional football with a game built on build-up, wide overloads and smart rotations.
Toronto
Meanwhile, Robin Fraser's Toronto side will be compact, aggressive and geared for transition, so they'll look to win the ball and spring forward quickly.
Head-to-Head
- NYCFC have won their last 5 meetings with Toronto FC, including a 3-1 home win in MLS 2025, and they have a home record (3-2-3) while Toronto have an away record (1-2-4).
- Toronto have failed to win either of their last 2 away games at NYCFC.
Key Players
Toronto's chief danger is Daniel Salloi , who has 4 goals in 16 MLS 2026 appearances , and NYCFC have Nicolas Fernandez , who is their main man with 11 goals in 16 games .
Betting Insights
A couple of stats point to this game being open with goals at both ends, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.75 and Both Teams To Score at 1.72 both offering value.
Prediction
The hosts are a clear favourite for a reason and their form gives them a little more of a chance than Toronto in this clash, but the Reds have shown steel in their 0-0 draws in their last two matches away from home , so they have a little grit but not enough of an attacking edge.
