Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction: Can both teams just lose?

Toronto FC heads back to the BMO field this week for their next MLS game against Philadelphia Union. It has been a downhill experience for Toronto FC since their win over CF Montreal back in May. Since then they have not won a single game and it’s almost looking over for Toronto FC. And for Philadelphia Union, it's yet another week of inevitable heartbreak for the team. They had also been on a poor run since their win over the New England Revolution back in May. So both teams really have nothing to suggest they deserve a win when they face each other.

According to the league table, Toronto is ranked in 9th spot with 24 points on the eastern conference table while Philadelphia Union is ranked 14th with 21 points.

It’s still a surprise that Toronto FC are not sitting at the bottom of the pile after such a long run of horrendous results. They really are a team to talk about when failure is in discussion and as they enter this upcoming game against Philadelphia Union, there’s no single hope they will get a better result.

Toronto’s recent result shows 6 defeats in the last 6 matches and a winless run in the last 9 matches (LDDLLLLLL). Also at home, they had 1 win and 4 defeats (WLLLL). Across 10 matches they recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 7 defeats (WLDDLLLLLL).

Toronto FC lost 4-0 to Columbus Crew last week away from home. They conceded the opening goal in the 15th minute, the second in the 52nd minute. And then the third and fourth goals were scored in the 81st and 84th minute to end the game in a 4-0 defeat for Toronto FC. Toronto’s stats according to reports was: 41% possession, 1 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 4 corner kicks and 2 shots on target.

Philadelphia Union are a perfect grace to grass story this season. They still hold the recognition as a big club in the MLS, which makes their recent predicament even more difficult to comprehend. The Philadelphia Union, just like Toronto, have failed to win since they trashed the New England Revolution in May.

Philadelphia Union’s last 5 matches ended with 1 draw and 4 defeats (LLLLD), and their away form shows 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats (WDLLL). Across 10 league games, Philadelphia Union had just 1 win, 4 draws and 5 defeats (WDDDLLLLLD).

Philadelphia Union were able to end their losing streak by holding New York Red Bulls to a goalless draw in their last match. At the end of the fruitless encounter, Philadelphia Union’s stats were: 53% possession, 4 big chances, 5 goalkeeper saves, 4 corner kicks and 6 shots on target.

In 20 meetings, Toronto FC won 10 matches, while Philadelphia Union won 6 and 4 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

9/10 matches ended with more than 2.5 goals

Philadelphia Union scored first in 8/10 matches

7/9 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

There’s really no solid statistical evidence to back either team to be outright winners. The home advantage remains a risk too considering that both clubs have been on a long losing streak. However, we believe Toronto FC are closer to a win, if there’s ever any chance, than Philadelphia Union. If there’s anything both sides have proven in the last couple of months, it's their passion for conceding goals. We can hope they keep that up and give us some goals in the end.

• 3 Way Total Toronto FC Over 1 Goal at 1.84 Odds
• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.78 Odds
• Under 10 Corners at 1.90 Odds