On Sunday, March 3, Toronto will travel to the Gillette Stadium to face New England Revolution in MLS.
New England vs Toronto: Betting odds
Let's have a look at both teams' chances according to bookies: the odds for the game are provided by our betting partners BC Game:
New England - 1.70
Draw - 4.17
Toronto - 4.50
New England Revolution: Current form and team news
In January, New England brought in Caleb Porter, the manager who previously won the MLS with Portland Timbers (2015) and Columbus Crew SC (2020). However, their opening game was as disappointing as could be: first, attacker Giacomo Vrioni was sent off in the 25th minute. And then, DC United's Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick helping his side to an impressive 3-1 win.
New England's defence let their opponents make more than 30 shots and reach xG 5.00.
Now, New England will try to bounce back but they will have to deal without suspended Vrioni and injured defender Brandon Bye and midfielder Dylan Borrero.
Toronto: Current form and team news
Toronto's critics weren't silenced but their voices sound a bit lower after the season opener against Cincinnati. John Herdman's team managed to get a point in Ohio, mostly thanks to selfless defending and goalkeeper Sean Johnson's heroics.
Another matchday, another away game, but now Toronto's opponents are New England who want to bounce back from the previous defeat badly. The opponents' motivation is not the only problem: attacker Deandre Kerr and midfielder Brandon Servania are both injured.
New England vs Toronto: Facts to know
New England have won just one out of their last seven MLS games. All the remaining games were defeats.
Toronto are on an 8-game winning streak (seven defeats and one draw).
Toronto can't score in four consecutive MLS games.
New England vs Toronto: Head-to-head
New England have been a tough opponent for Toronto lately. Since July 2021, New England Revolution have been unbeaten in five consecutive games against Toronto: three wins and two draws. In four of those five games, New England scored two goals per match.
New England vs Toronto: Predictions and betting tip
Both teams had a poor ending to their previous MLS campaigns but if New England kept the tendency on their season opener, Toronto had a different start.
It looks like John Herdman did a great job in the mid-season, especially when it comes to defending. That's why we can suggest betting on the visitors.
Our betting tip: Toronto with handicap (+1) (BC Game odds - 1.74)
