Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Prediction: Take a risk on Toronto to find the back of the net

Philadelphia Union is set to take on Toronto at the Subaru Park this week. Philadelphia Union have been in poor form and their results have been disappointing. Results from their last 5 league games showed, Philadelphia won 1 game, drew 2 and lost 2. Toronto is also struggling just like Philadelphia Union. They won 2 of their last 5 games and lost the other 3.

According to the current table, Philadelphia Union is 8th on the eastern conference table with 18 points while Toronto is 5th with 22 points in the same conference.

Philadelphia Union are disappointing to watch lately and they need a turnaround quickly or they might drop down to the bottom side of the table very soon. Philadelphia won just 1 game in their last 5, they lost 2 and drew 2. Consequently, Philadelphia Union have just 1 win in their last 8 league games in the MLS.

Philadelphia Union played against Toronto FC in their last match and the game ended scoreless. Philadelphia Union created most chances throughout the game (2), but they failed.to capitalize. According to stats, Philadelphia had 35% possession, 2 corner kicks and 5 shots on target in that game. Philadelphia Union are walking into this upcoming game with one objective in mind and that is to win.

Toronto has also been far from decent in recent times but they come into this game with some confidence that they can get a good result. In Toronto’s last 5 games, they won twice and lost 3 times. 

Toronto lost 4-3 to Cincinnati last week while playing at home. They took the lead in the 25’ minute through Deybi Flores but in the second half they conceded twice in the 53’ and 55’ minutes. And in the 63’ minute, Toronto got on level terms through an own goal but Cincinnati restored the lead in the 79’ minute. Toronto's final came from the penalty spot in the 85’ minute through Lorenzo Insigne to put the score level, but Cincinnati got a late goal in the 90+3’ minute and won the game 4-3 in the end. Despite the result, there was no huge difference between both clubs according to the stats. Toronto had 49% possession, 1 big chance, 4 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

According to the h2h, in the last 20 meetings Toronto won 11 games while Philadelphia Union won 6 and 3 matches ended in a draw.

Toronto and Philadelphia could use a good win after several poor results. Toronto were so close in their last game against Cincinnati and if they can reach the same levels here, they might be good enough to beat Philadelphia Union here. Philadelphia Union have to play better against Toronto or they will be beaten.

Match Facts:-

Toronto are without a clean sheet in the last 10 meetings.

There were more than 2.5 goals in 10/10 meetings.

Both Teams scored in 4/5 meetings.

Philadelphia scored first in 8/9 meetings.

Philadelphia won the first half in 7/9 meetings.

There were less than 4.5 cards in 6/8 meetings.

• 3 Way Total Toronto Over 1 Goal at 3.32 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.69 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds