Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC Prediction: No excitement for the neutrals

Toronto FC head back to the BMO Field this week, as they host Orlando City SC. Toronto FC ended their trip to Atlanta in a defeat last week and their losing streak was extended to 4 matches in a row. Orlando City on the other hand, also lost their last game away from home against New York City, which came as no surprise as they are an inconsistent team.

Updated standings shows, Toronto FC is ranked 8th on the eastern conference table with 24 and Orlando City is ranked 11th with 21 points.

Toronto FC

Toronto FC is in dire need of a win in this fixture after a long period without a win. They lost the 4th game in a row last week against Atlanta United and they have not won in their last 7 matches in a row. Toronto FC are playing against Orlando City in the next game and they hope to put an end to the losing streak in this game.

Toronto’s recent form guide shows 1 draw and 6 defeats in their last 7 matches (LDDLLLL), and at home, Toronto’s last 5 games ended in 1 win and 4 defeats (LWLLL). In 10 games, Toronto had 1 win, 2 draws and 7 losses (LLWLDDLLLL).

Toronto FC faced Atlanta United last week and lost 2-1 in the end. Atlanta United took the lead just before half time and in the second half, Federico Bernardeschi leveled the game. But Atlanta United won the game at the very last and took all 3 points. Toronto’s stats at the end of the game were: 50% possession, 0 big chances, 4 goalkeeper saves, 2 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

Orlando City

Orlando City also heads into this match against Toronto FC seeking a win. They are not a consistent team either, but their results are not poorer than those of Toronto FC. So, Orlando City are feeling confident in a way, despite losing their last game against New York City FC.

Orlando City’s recent stats shows 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (LLDWL) and away from home, their stats were; 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats (WDLDL). Finally across 10 straight league games, Orlando City recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats (WDWLDLLDWL).

Orlando City SC were beaten 4-2 by New York City last week. According to match reports, New York City were 3-nil up at the end of the first half, and by the 71st minute Dagur Dan porhallson scored Orlando’s first goal, followed by Duncan McGuire’s second in the 91st minute. And in the final minutes, New York City found the breakthrough for the 4th time and the game ended 4-2. Orlando City’s performance in the game was:- 47% possession, 3 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 2 corner kicks and 8 shots on target.

Head to Head

In 20 meetings, Orlando City won 9 matches, Toronto FC won 8 matches and 3 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streak

Toronto FC is without a clean sheet in 9 matches

Orlando City scored first in 5/5 matches

5/6 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

Expert Betting Tips

Toronto FC and Orlando City play the poorest football at the moment, so we expect this game to follow suit. Toronto FC have a poor stat at home which makes the home advantage of no effect and Orlando City SC is not doing really well away from home either. Orlando City however, have managed to score in the last 9 meetings against Toronto and they had 2 goals against New York City last week. We can count on Orlando City to snatch a goal again in this game, but the final outcome of the game remains a mystery.

• 3 Way Total Under 3 Goals at 2.12 Odds
• Orlando City (+1) Handicap at 1.60 Odds
• Orlando City to Win First Half at 3.40 Odds