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Looking to continue their resurgence following the World Cup break, New York City welcome struggling Toronto FC to Yankee Stadium for a Major League Soccer clash in the early hours of Saturday.
The hosts endured a difficult spell before the hiatus, going three consecutive matches across all competitions without a win between mid-May and late May, but they appear to have rediscovered their rhythm since returning.
Toronto, meanwhile, are in the midst of a lengthy winless run that has seen them slide down the standings, and they will hope to end that sequence here.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
New York City vs Toronto FC key stats
- New York City have won four of their last six MLS matches.
- Toronto are winless in each of their last 11 league outings, losing four of the last six.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in eight of Toronto's last 11 matches across all competitions.
- New York City have won their last two home league games, with both producing goals at both ends.
New York City vs Toronto FC preview: Resurgent hosts to take advantage of struggling visitors?
New York City vs Toronto FC — Tale of the Tape
| New York City | vs | Toronto FC |
|---|---|---|
| 5th (Eastern Conference) | Position | 12th (Eastern Conference) |
| 25 | Points | 16 |
| 30 | Goals For | 33 |
| 33 | Goals Against | 21 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 6th | Home / Away Rank | 11th |
The World Cup break appears to have revitalised New York City, who headed into the pause with just one point from league matches against the New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC, with a US Open Cup quarter-final elimination to Columbus Crew sandwiched in between.
Pascal Jansen's side have returned from the break with back-to-back victories, following up a 2-1 success on their return to Columbus in MLS before beating Chicago Fire 3-1 in another top-flight fixture last weekend.
As a result, New York City have climbed to fifth in the Eastern Conference after collecting 25 points from their opening 17 regular-season matches.
Another victory on Saturday would see NYCFC register three successive league wins for the first time since putting together a similar run between early and mid-March.
Toronto have endured a disappointing run of form, with their last victory coming in early April when they defeated Colorado Rapids 3-2.
Although the opening stages of their current winless spell produced several draws, the Reds' resilience has faded after suffering four defeats in their last six league matches.
While Robin Fraser's side returned to scoring ways after successive goalless draws against CF Montreal and New England Revolution, their 2-1 defeat last time out once again highlighted their defensive frailties.
Toronto have collected just 16 points from their opening 17 league fixtures, while their recent struggles have also been influenced by an extended run of away matches after BMO Field was used during the World Cup, with Saturday's visit to New York marking their sixth consecutive game on the road.
New York City vs. Toronto FC form guide & betting tips
| New York City | vs | Toronto FC |
|---|---|---|
W
D
L
W
W
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Form |
L
L
D
D
L
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| 10 | Points | 2 |
| 4th | Form Table | 14th |
| 8 | Goals For | 3 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 7 |
D
L
L
W
W
|
Form (All Comps) | L
L
D
D
L |
Whispers predicts: New York City 2-1 Toronto FC
New York City are favourites heading into this contest, reflected by their odds of 2/3 (1.67) compared to Toronto's 4/1 (5.00), and we expect the hosts to justify that tag given their recent upturn in form and the visitors' ongoing struggles.
However, this contest should also produce goals because neither side has looked particularly convincing at the back, making both teams to score an appealing selection at 3/4 (1.75), while over 2.5 goals is available at 8/11 (1.72).
For punters seeking bigger odds, New York City to win and over 2.5 goals offers greater value at 6/4 (2.50), while a 2-1 home victory stands out as the outsider at 15/2 (8.50).
> New York City win at 2/3 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.72) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Possible
> New York City win & over 2.5 goals at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – New York City 2-1 Toronto FC at 15/2 (8.50) | Likelihood: Outsider