MLS: New York City FC vs Toronto FC (Aug 1)
New York City host Toronto as they look to secure a third straight win and move back into fourth in the East.
Toronto is looking to end a run of five games without a win in Manhattan.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| New York City | 2/3 |
| Toronto | 4/1 |
| Draw | 3/1 |
The MLS season is well underway, and more football is on the way, with the European leagues set to get underway next month. To win big this season, you need to look at the best online sportsbooks to get yourself the best odds in the game.
Five wins in last five for New York City vs Toronto
| Total | New York | Toronto | Draw | |
| Games | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Goals | 95 | 48 | 47 |
It has not been easy for Toronto when playing New York City as the former has lost their last five matches against the hosts.
Toronto’s last win over their opponents came all the way back in 2023, when the side beat New York in Canada.
The last meeting between the pair ended in a 3-1 victory for New York, with Hannes Wolf, Mitja Ilenic and Kevin O’Toole, all making it onto the scoresheet.
Key Stats
- New York City have not kept a clean sheet in their last five matches.
- Toronto have not won in their last 12 fixtures in all competitions.
- New York City’s Nicolas Fernandez has 11 goals in 16 appearances this season.
- Toronto have secured back-to-back 0-0 draws in two games for only the second time in the club’s history.
New York City Team News
New York City may be on a winning run, but their injury list still makes for bleak viewing.
Kai Trewin, Keaton Parks, Kevin O’Toole, Aiden O’Niell, Maxi Morales, Mac Leonard, Drew Baiera and Alonso Martinez are all out with injuries.
Possible Lineup
Matt Freese (GK), Nico Cavallo, James Sands, Thiago Martins. Tayvon Gray, Jonathan Shore, Malachi Jones, Nicolas Fernandez, Andre Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Talles Magno
Toronto Team News
For Toronto, their injury list is not as long as their opponents, but they are missing some key players in a tough stretch of the season.
Lazar Stefanovic, Nelson Palacio, Nicksoen Gomis, Markus Cimermancic and Matheus Pereira are all out with injuries.
Possible Lineup
Luka Gavran (GK), Zane Monlouis, Walker Zimmerman, Jackson Gilman, Kobe Franklin, Richi Laryea, Jonathan Osorio, Daniel Salloi, Theodor Corbeanu, Derrick Etienne, Emilio Aristizabal
New York City vs Toronto Picks
New York City are defying the odds. Winning games with a lot of players missing and making the point that they are one of the best teams in the MLS right now.
For Toronto, they just must find a way to stop the slump and playing New York is not something they would want right now.
Toronto is playing better, but New York will most likely prove too strong for them.
Other markets include Nicolas Fernandez to score and assist, Talles Magno to have two or more shots on target and Derrick Etienne to have two or more attempted dribbles.
