As part of the MLS regular season, New York City and Toronto will play each other at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, March 17.
New York City vs Toronto: Betting Odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
New York City - 1.65
Draw - 3.94
Toronto - 5.25
New York City: Current form and team news
New York City FC, coached by Nick Cushing, had a poor start to the new regular season. The team lost their away games against Charlotte (0:1) and St. Louis (0:2). In the game against Portland, they showed better football but couldn't hold on and conceded two late goals (1:2). The team is also facing squad issues as veteran player Maxi Moralez, forward Talles Magno and defender Hope-Gund are out due to injuries.
Toronto: Current form and team news
Toronto FC are in great form, despite being the worst team in the last regular season. John Herdman is doing a good job as the head coach, and the team is now among the top 5 in the East. So far this season, Toronto have not conceded any goals. The team has managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 3 games, even without their hero goalkeeper, Sean Johnson, who may miss the upcoming match due to injury.
New York City vs Toronto: Facts to know
NYC FC have lost their last 3 matches in MLS.
In their last 4 encounters, NYC have not lost to Toronto when playing at home.
Toronto FC have managed to keep a clean sheet for the last 3 matches in a row.
New York City vs Toronto: Head-to-head
New York City and Toronto have an almost equal record in their head-to-head matches, with 9 wins each and 7 draws. They have scored a similar number of goals, too, with Toronto having a slight advantage of 43:41. In MLS, their last 5 seasons have been evenly matched, with both teams exchanging victories or settling for a draw. The only exception is a League Cup match last season, where City won 5-0 against Toronto.
New York City vs Toronto: Prediction and betting tips
Bookies are still underestimating Herdman's team, even when playing against an opponent who lost three games in a row. However, we believe that Toronto have been performing well, and they can score at least one goal against NYC, who have been struggling defensively. Toronto should use this momentum to win more matches.
Our betting tip: Toronto - Total Over 1 (Megapari odds - 2.48)
