Toronto
- Toronto are 23rd in MLS 2026 with 24 points from 21 games while NYCFC are 18th with 26 points from 20.
- Toronto are also in indifferent form, but the last three results suggest they are a team to watch.
- The Reds beat New England 2-1, tied 3-3 with Charlotte and then won 2-1 away to Inter Miami.
- The home side are unbeaten in their last two.
NYCFC
- New York City FC are in the middle of a bad patch of form that has seen them lose their last four games and slip to 18th in the MLS 2026 standings.
- Their home match with Philadelphia Union three weeks ago was a classic example of the Cityzens' problems, where they pressed high up the field but still lost 2-3.
- Their last defeat was 2-1 away to Cincinnati, which leaves them with a record of three wins, two draws and four losses from nine away games this season.
Head-to-Head
These two teams clashed three weeks ago in a 1-1 draw at NYCFC's home ground in a chess match that is likely to be repeated at BMO Field, Canada.
Key Players
- Daniel Salloi - has scored five goals in 21 MLS 2026 appearances.
- Nicolas Fernandez - has hit 13 goals in 19 games this term.
Betting Insights
- The game could go either way, as suggested by the slight odds-on price of 2.4 for Toronto while NYCFC are 2.64 and the draw is 3.65.
- Both teams to score looks like the clean option at 1.5 and the 1.62 over 2.5 goals line looks like the best fit for a matchup of two teams that will get chances at the top end but can also be opened up at the back.
- Robin Fraser's men set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that can be pragmatic and they will get men behind the ball and close off the wide areas when necessary.
Prediction
The Reds have a home advantage and are in mixed form while Cityzens are on a losing streak, which is why Toronto are taken as the narrow pick for this clash.
