New York City vs Toronto
15th May 1800hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Home Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 21/10 odds taken 1416 GMT, Friday 14 May
Ronny Deila’s New York City welcome Ali Curtis’ Toronto to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx in MLS action on Saturday. The Pigeons have made a solid start to their season, sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference table after four games played. As for Toronto, they languish in 11th after two defeats in four. Will the hosts chalk up a third league win of their season this Saturday? We have the best odds and predictions.
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New York City Preview – Will the Blues move on to ten points?
New York City kicked off their season last month with a disappointing 2-1 loss to DC United at Audi Field. However, Ronny Deila’s side have hit form since, taking seven points from a possible nine.
On matchday two, New York put five past sorry Cincinnati at Yankee Stadium, with Jesus Medina netting a brace in the romp. The Bronx Blues followed that up with a 2-0 win at Philadelphia Union on matchday three. Last time out, a Valentin Castellanos penalty rescued a draw at Orlando City.
After losing top spot in the Eastern Conference after the midweek results, New York will be hoping to get back on top of the pile with a win this weekend. City are the clear favourites with the bookies.
Toronto Preview – Can the Canadians build on the midweek win?
Toronto have kicked off their season in unspectacular style, winning, one, drawing one and losing two of four. The Reds started by taking one point from their opening three, losing to Montreal and New York Red Bulls and drawing with fellow Canadians Vancouver Whitecaps.
Ali Curtis’ troops picked up their first victory of the season against Columbus Crew on Thursday. Michael Bradley’s early goal opened the scoring, with Jozy Altidore doubling their advantage with three minutes left on the clock.
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Toronto will be desperate to follow up the midweek win over Columbus with a positive result in New York on Saturday. However, they are the 17/4 underdogs in this one.
New York City vs Toronto Betting Advice
In the regular 2020/21 season, these two teams met each other three times. All three ended 1-0, with Toronto picking up two victories. They also squared off in the unique MLS is Back tournament, with New York running out 3-1 winners.
Key Facts – New York City vs Toronto Betting Tip
- New York are unbeaten in three, taking seven points from nine
- Toronto picked up their first MLS win of the season last time out
- The last meeting ended in a 1-0 win for New York in October
New York have made a strong start to their season, and the Blues will be after another three points from this home fixture. Both of their wins this term have come with clean sheets. You can get City to win to nil on Saturday at 21/10.
Jesus Medina netted the only goal of the game in the last meeting between the two clubs. The Paraguayan also scored in the wins over Cincinnati and Philadelphia, taking his tally to three. Take a punt on Medina to open the scoring in this one at 5/1.
The best betting odds for New York City vs Toronto
New York City to win: 3/5 at Bet365
Draw: 16/5 at Bet365
Toronto to win: 17/4 at Bet365
